Optometrist
Amy has an avid interest in how presbyopia (the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age) affects a musician’s ability to play and perform. Musicians have a wide range of eyesight needs e.g. they may need to see the top of the guitar neck to the sound hole, their set list, fellow players, a conductor, audience. Different focal lengths are assessed and a suitable prescription provided. Amy also advises clients with contrast Sensitivity, macula degeneration and has a special interest in the perceptual processing disorder, Meares-Irlen Syndrome.
Optical care for performers. Understands performers’ complex eyesight needs including visual fields and working distances, and reading notation while also focusing on the working environment and fellow performers. Based at Allegro Optical in Meltham and Holmfirth.