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  • Visual Stress Test & Full Assessment At Taylor Biddle Opticians

    WHAT IS VISUAL STRESS? Visual Stress is a visual processing disorder due to sensitivity to light and a believed hyper- excitability of visual brain. Visual Stress is said to affect 20% of the population – 13 million people in UK. It is not the same as dyslexia but it affects about 40% of dyslexics. As humans we are adapted to view natural images. Imagine a picture of a lake and mountains, beach, garden – is that comfortable to look at? Now imagine a stripy black and white shirt or a zebra – is that comfortable? English text is made of striped patterns which are mainly written in black on white paper, to our brain look like stripes – not natural! WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VISUAL STRESS? Print blurs or goes out of focus Letters move, shimmer or shake Patterns like ‘rivers’ or ‘worms’ appearing when reading black on white text Glare from page or VDU Coloured halos around words Poor tracking, losing place when reading. Sore , watery eyes and headaches when reading VISUAL STRESS FULL ASSESSMENT Full eye examination – 1 hour, payable in advance. In-depth binocular vision investigation. Reading speed test Tracking Near focussing Pattern glare test Colorimetry assessment. VISUAL STRESS PROGRAMME FEES One hour full assessment £195 Follow-up appointments £95 VISUAL STRESS THERAPY PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Minimum period of 18 months. Direct debit £16 per month. Full assessment at a discounted rate of £80. Regular follow-up checks (3 to 6 months or as required). 25% off lenses (free lenses supplied if eligible for an NHS voucher). 50% off specialised tint. 50% off spare spectacles. Accidental damage cover (small excess may apply). 25% off non-NHS frames. REFERRAL VISUAL STRESS ASSESSMENT Includes Optomap imaging. 50% discount off all professional fees. 25% off all frames, lenses and tints. Please note – Assessments require 24 hours cancellation notice, or the advanced fee is forfeited. HOW CAN WE HELP? COLOURED FILTERS Filters can reduce discomfort by reducing contrast and filtering out a particular wavelength of light that causes the neurons to fire unnecessarily. But it has to be correct colour, saturation and brightness. A person may be sensitive to a particular wavelength of light and this can explain why a coloured tint can stabilize the visual brain. BINOCULAR VISION & READING Lot of symptoms of visual stress are the same as if the eyes have binocular vision insufficiency so do not work together properly. This could be due to eye muscles weakness so it’s VERY important to have full eye test and detailed binocular vision assessment. Unstable binocular vision can cause fixation to swap between eyes. This can be addressed with prescription lenses that stabilize the vision at near. Then we can proceed to Colorimetry assessment which goes through 6000 colour combinations to find the correct tint. Quick links: CHILDRENS EYECARE EYEWEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY.. "Can't recommend Taylor Biddle enough. Taras puts my daughter at ease during her visual stress tests. Staff are very welcoming and professional. Nothing is too much trouble." - J. Prosser - 02/2022 via Google

  • Linda Lawton | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Linda Lawton Lin joined the Taylor Biddle team in 2001 as a receptionist and enjoys everyday customer interactions as well as motorcycling, keeping fit and photography. Optical Assistant

  • Julia Kwiatkowski | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Julia Kwiatkowski As Practice Manager at Taylor Biddle, Julia enjoys taking on the many challenges that help to make the business thrive. Outside of work, her main interests are gardening, antiques, design, music and socialising with friends and family. Practice Manager

  • Olha Lac | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Olha Lac BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Olha graduated from Aston University in 2004 with a First Class Honours Degree in Optometry and over the next 10 years worked for Taylor Biddle before joining Tracey as a Director in 2014. Her vision for the business is firmly focused on embracing the latest cutting edge technology and providing the very best quality of eyecare and eyewear to the local community. Olha’s youngest son has learning difficulties so since qualifying her specialist interest is in binocular vision anomalies, Visual Stress and the way it can affect visual processing whilst reading. Over the past 10 years she has developed a combined method of using a battery of Schoolvision tests, Colorimetry and more traditional methods to detect and treat deficiencies that affect visual processing and improve reading and learning for schoolchildren and adults. An Award winning practitioner, she has helped hundreds of children and adults to find solution to their problems and finds it immensely rewarding to see the amazing difference the treatment can make on children’s education and especially their confidence. In her free time Olha loves cooking, yoga and beach holidays. Optometrist Director

  • Devinder Sidhu | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Devinder Sidhu Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Dev has been working at Taylor Biddle Opticians since 2007. At the age of 16 she started as a receptionist and after completing an optical dispensing course her role changed to an optical dispenser. She enjoys helping patients with their spectacle journey, choosing frames and lenses which best suit their needs and requirements. Dev likes to socialise with family and friends, as well as cook and read. She also loves football, tennis and badminton. Optical Dispenser

  • Tracey Taylor | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Tracey Taylor BSc (Hons) MCOptom Tracey graduated in Optometry from Aston University, then worked for independent opticians, and as a locum optician for a few years to gather experience. She met up with Mike Biddle whilst working in the old Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary- and they went into partnership starting Taylor Biddle Opticians in Compton in 1994, followed by the Wombourne practice in 1996. Mike retired from the partnership and Olha joined in 2014 and Hasan in 2021. Tracey was on the Local Optical Committee for over 15 years, becoming co-chair. She has always been keen to embrace new technology and TBO were the first in the Midlands to have retinal cameras, then 3D OCT scanner, and Optomap. She strongly believes that the patient is the centre of the business and this has become the ethos for the whole business. Tracey is a keen tennis player and horse rider, competing in eventing horse trials. She is married to Andrew, a vet, and they have two daughters. They enjoy walking holidays- in fact all sorts of holidays, and seeing friends. Optometrist Director

  • Hasan Akhtar | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Hasan Akhtar BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Med Ret Prof Cert Glauc AFHA Hasan graduated from Aston University in 2016 with a 1st class honours degree in Optometry. He joined Taylor Biddle in 2018 and became a partner in April 2021. Alongside his work with Taylor Biddle, he is a Sessional Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at Aston University teaching the degree programme as well as a Faculty Member for Johnson & Johnson Vision and Assessor for the College of Optometrists. Hasan specialises in Medical Retina and Glaucoma but also became an Independent Prescriber in 2023 allowing him to prescribe more medications to help treat eye conditions. Hasan has sat on the local optical committee since 2020 which allows him to stay at the forefront of Optometry and implement the latest shared care schemes and enhancements to the services we provide. In his spare time he enjoys theatre, outdoor adventures, socialising and travelling the world. Optometrist Director

  • Donna Lloyd | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Donna Lloyd Donna has been working at Taylor Biddle since 2016. She loves the diversity of her job and meeting new people as well as welcoming back our loyal regulars. Donna lives in Wolverhampton with partner Graham and 2 teenage children. She enjoys reading, going to the theatre, meeting up with friends and socialising with our TBO family. Donna is self confessed the world’s biggest Elvis fan! Branch Manager Optical Dispenser

  • Karen Rock | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Karen Rock Karen have been with Taylor Biddle Opticians since December 2019, working in a number of other customer service roles over previous years. She enjoys all aspects of busy environment working within our Compton team. In free time Karen likes taking long country walks. Admin & Optical Assistant

  • Tracy Morris | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Tracy Morris Tracy has worked at Taylor Biddle as an Optical Assistant since 2014 and enjoys all aspects of working alongside our great team. She loves keeping fit and travelling to new places. Optical Assistant

  • Joanna Peppiatt | Taylor Biddle

    < Back Joanna Peppiatt BSc (Hons) MCOptom Joanna has been qualified Optometrist since 2007 after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University. She enjoys all aspects of optometry and specialises in Eyedream Orthokeratology Contact lenses. She likes reading, running and spending time with family. Optometrist

  • Local Independent Opticians In Wolverhampton | Taylor Biddle Compton & Wombourne

    YOUR INDEPENDENT OPTICIANS IN WOLVERHAMPTON At Taylor Biddle Opticians, we pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer service paired with top-quality eye care and products. The two practices are conveniently located in Compton and Wombourne, both with easy disability access and free parking. MORE ABOUT US WELCOME TO WOMBOURNE WELCOME TO COMPTON SPECIALIST EYE CARE SERVICES FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY Customer service has always been at the heart of what we all do. This ethos, combined with continually pushing the boundaries by investing in the latest technology to improve eye care, and offering fabulous frames and lenses, ensures that we will always offer the very best service available anywhere. OCT & OPTOMAP EYE SCAN HEARING CARE & AUDIOLOGY CONTACT LENS FITTING & ADVICE VISUAL STRESS & COLORIMETRY DISCOVER DESIGNER EYEWEAR We stock some of the top designer frames including Ray Ban, Gotti and Jimmy Choo to name but a few. In addition we stock a fabulous selection of frames starting from just £29.99. VIEW OUR BRANDS EYEWEAR STYLING READ OUR PATIENT TESTIMONIALS “Taylor Biddle Opticians look after three generations in our family with equal care and expertise. Tracey is always available for caring support and we have easy access to appointments. Staff are welcoming and friendly at both practices.” - S.D Claverley - READ MORE REVIEWS

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