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Myopia Management and Vision Therapy Services in London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, East Anglia and The West Midlands.
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Telephone 01342 323463 Email vt@i-care.co.uk
About VT Clinic
Since we opened our first clinic in our Grade 2 listed building in East Grinstead in 1984, i-Care Optometry have been providing clinically led Specialist and community Optometry Services.
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VT Clinic is our network of clinics that offer Evidence Led Behavioural Optometry (ELBO) and it is this which sets our clinics apart from others.
Our ELBO method is based on using 'research level' IR digital tracking systems combined with precise colorimetry systems to optimise results. Our skilled clinicians then tailor an individual treatment plan based on the results obtained.
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All of our clinics are equipped to the same high standards so you can be confident that you will get the very best of care we even use the same computerised test charts (and picture matching systems for those who are unable to give a verbal answer).
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Most recently we opened our latest fully equipped clinic in the centre of Tunbridge Wells and we now have clinics serving Sussex / Surrey / Kent and London (Harley Street), plus a further clinic in the West Midlands where you can be assured of receiving the same high standards of care and attention.
Our latest specialist clinical services include Paediatric (Children's) Vision, Myopia Management, Vision Therapy and Complex Contact Lenses.
With over thirty years of clinical experience our team of Hospital trained Optometrists will look after your vision using the latest diagnostic equipment in our comprehensively equipped clinics.
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So why not contact us today to see how we can help you?
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VT Clinic  - Our Team
SO WHO ARE WE?
James McAlinden
OWNER AND FOUNDER OF VT CLINIC
As a father of two boys who are still in education, James is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for all children.
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James started in Optics back in 1986 and he brings over 35 years of knowledge and expertise to the team.
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During his career he has worked closely with a number of Ophthalmic Surgeons and he has managed surgical centres, speciality contact lens practices, and been part of the team for the launch of the Nidek OCT in the UK.
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He is a keen 'extreme' sportsman having trained and competed in many disciplines ranging from Skydiving, Kayaking and Snowboarding through to Martial Arts.
Mr. Bradley J E Warwick BSc (Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert Paed Eye Care Prof Cert Med Ret
SENIOR CLINICAL OPTOMETRIST
Brad is currently appointed as a Specialist Clinical Optometrist at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
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He qualified from Aston University in July 2012 with first class honours in Optometry. Upon passing all professional qualifying examinations at the first sitting he attained membership of the College of Optometrists in July 2013 and subsequent General Optical Council Registration in August 2013.
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He was appointed as an Advanced Optometrist at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in June 2018 with principal clinical responsibilities being complex paediatric and adult refraction, glaucoma and acute eye care.
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In 2017 Brad completed The College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Glaucoma followed by the Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care in August 2018 and the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina in October 2019.
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His specialist clinical interests centre on paediatric eye conditions and vision therapy, dry eye, contact lenses, myopia control and community Ophthalmology.
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When he is not in clinic, Brad has a love out the outdoors and can often be found exploring the hills and mountains both at home and further afield.
Darlynn Yap BSc MCOptom
OPTOMETRIST
Darlynn currently works as a Specialist Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital two days per week delivering extended role services in the Glaucoma Clinic and Urgent Care Clinic.
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Since qualifying in 2013 Darlynn has been working in the private sector as well as for the NHS.
Most recently, Darlynn has been completing her further studies and taking her Independent Prescribing exams and studying for her Glaucoma certification.
Miss Pilar Garcia del Toro BSc MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret
OPTOMETRIST
Pilar loves Optometry - so much so that she has qualified in it twice (once in her native Spain and again when she moved to the UK).Â
Pilar has spent the last few years working for a specialist Ophthalmic Surgery provider in London before joining the team at VT Clinic.Â
She was so impressed with our ethos and clinical skills when she first visited our Head Office that she asked us to assess her own children.Â
Since then Pilar has now joined our team and is a great asset to our team.