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An Empathetic Practitioner With A Holistic Approach

An empathetic Practitioner with a holistic approach

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Understanding Sight Beyond the Surface Welcome

Ms Mirza, a Specialist Orthoptist with more than 20 years of NHS experience, now working privately across Kent and East Sussex. Her professional expertise lies in helping children and adults manage certain visual and eye movement difficulties that can affect everyday life. 

Ms Mirza knows from years of experience that problems such as double vision, headaches, eye strain or visual processing difficulties don’t just impact the task in hand– they can also affect your confidence, learning, work and quality of life. That’s why she ensures that every patient feels welcome, listened to and supported.

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Understanding Sight Beyond the Surface Particular Interests

She has experience in supporting both children and adults with symptoms associated with eye movement disorders. She has a particular interest in binocular disorders (convergence and accommodation anomalies) and in visual processing disorders. Alongside visual development in Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Whatever the situation, Ms Mirza provides individualised assessments and evidence-based treatment designed to target symptoms and for you to feel in control.

Insight, Clarity, and Support for Every Vision ChallengeWhy Choose Ms Mirza as your eye care practitioner?

When you’re looking for someone to assess and manage symptoms of eye movement disorders, you want a professional who is both highly qualified and easy to talk to. Ms Mirza’s approach is not just focused on the diagnosis – she takes time to explain what’s happening and why, in a way that makes sense to you. Patients often tell her how much they value being listened to and having things explained clearly.

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HCPC Registered

Since 2001

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20+ years experience

In NHS eye care

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Specialist in

Visual Processing Disorders (SpLD)

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Specialist in complex eye assessment

Advanced expertise in (SEN)

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Specialist support

For children and adults

Paediatric vision treatment to improve learning and focus family friendly
Friendly, inclusive

And non-judgemental approach

Your Guide to Better Vision and Eye Wellness Her Approach – Compassionate, Professional and Clear

Visiting any health professional can feel daunting, especially if you’re worried about what the results might mean. That’s why she ensures that every patient feels welcome, listened to and supported.

Ms Mirza works in a way that is:

  • Approachable – no jargon, just clear explanations.
  • Inclusive – everyone deserves the chance to be heard and seen.
  • Compassionate – takes time to understand your experience.
  • Community-focused – believes in breaking down barriers to eye care.
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Support and Solutions for Every Visual Journey how she can help

She provides specialist assessments and treatment covering areas ranging in:

Visual and Eye Movement Disorder Symptoms in Specific Learning Difficulties and eye tracking (SpLD)

Binocular Vision & Asthenopic Eye Strain symptoms

Early Visual Development in Children

Squints & Double Vision (Diplopia)

Headache Assessment

Complex & Neurological Cases

Learn About Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Experienced and Highly Qualified

Her training experience is rooted in some of the UK’s most respected institutions such as Moorfields Eye Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.  Qualifications include:

  • Masters Module: Ophthalmic Care of Patients with SEN due to Neurological Impairment – University of Liverpool
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Glaucoma – University of Manchester
  • Advanced Certificate in Education – Canterbury Christchurch University
  • BSc (Hons) Orthoptics – University of Liverpool

Alongside her clinical work, she has experience of teaching at postgraduate level for many years, is an advocate for reducing health inequalities, has supported charities with staff development and volunteers as an advisor for a charity supporting individuals with complex learning disabilities.

Accessible, Flexible and Personalised Care

She believes in making specialist eye care accessible and flexible. 

She welcomes self-funding patients and is also registered with main insurance providers. Fees are always transparent, and is happy to discuss what’s included before you book.

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Testimonials

  • "Ms Mirza was kind, efficient and extremely patient. During our visits, she built up trust with my son and always put me at ease. She didn't question my judgement when I had concerns about his eyes ..... she believed me when others didn't. ”
    Katy, mum of a 3 year old
  • "Ms Mirza displays high quality professionalism coupled with a kind and patient manner. My Father suffers from Parkinsons Disease coupled with early onset dementia and is a challenging Patient to deal with and Ms Mirza's kind and engaged demeanor allowed a positive and successful attainment to resolving Dad's double vision.”
    OF and RF
  • "Jessica came away saying she thought you were nice and that she liked you. This makes it so much easier for me to get her to engage with the exercises and to attend (without bribery), future appointments! So many thanks for doing such a fabulous job today, it's much appreciated."
    Sarah (Mum) and Jessica, age 9

Contact Us

If you or your child are experiencing visual or eye movement difficulties – whether it’s headaches, eye strain, double vision, squints, reading or visual processing challenges – she would be happy to help. 

Self-funded and insurance patients accepted. Registered with main Insurance Providers. Please make contact for further details.

Membership/Affiliation:
British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register - 2001

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