- email: contact@annecy-ophtalmo.fr
- 645 Route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
- Call us: +33 450230323
Strabismus, amblyopia and orthoptic assessment
The orthoptist works with the ophthalmologist to measure vision, screen for eye coordination disorders and provide rehabilitation. They work with both children and adults.
Strabismus
An eye that turns inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards. In children, it may cause amblyopia (“lazy eye”) without intervention: the brain ignores the deviating eye and vision develops poorly in it.
Amblyopia
Reduced vision in one eye without a visible lesion, detected by measuring visual acuity and treated with optical correction and patching or other methods. The earlier treatment starts, the better the outcome.
In adults
Double vision, eye strain, headaches when reading or using screens: an orthoptic assessment checks for a convergence disorder or ocular motor palsy. Sudden-onset double vision warrants an urgent consultation.
The orthoptist's role
Measurement of visual acuity, visual field, eye movements and binocular vision; preliminary examinations before consultations; rehabilitation on prescription. Our team includes several orthoptists across the practices.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should screening start?
A check-up is recommended from the early years, and any eye deviation warrants an opinion without delay.
Is rehabilitation reimbursed?
Prescribed orthoptic sessions are covered according to French health insurance (Assurance maladie) rules; ask the reception desk.
My child squints: is it serious?
Not necessarily, but an assessment can check for a refractive error or strabismus.
Learn more
Our doctors
- Dr Patrice Moyeninmedical retina, vision assessments
- Dr Karim Aouadcontact lenses, vision assessments
- Dr Florian Chaiseeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Aurélia Gaveeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
Your ophthalmologist answers your questions during the consultation. For a sudden symptom or sudden loss of vision, seek advice promptly: see the eye emergencies page.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
04 50 23 03 23Book an appointmentDirections and parkingReception Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm