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The Vision Centre (Manchester)

The University of Manchester,
Moffat Building, Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M60 1QD

Manager: Catherine Porter
01613 063 860
[email protected]
www.manchester.ac.uk/visioncentre

Facilities

Wheelchair access into the practice
Wheelchair access into the examination room
Extended appointment times
Eye test split into separate visits

Tests

Kay Picture test
Cardiff Acuity test
Letter Matching test
Lea Symbols
Fixation targets
Access to Toys
Sheridan Gardiner test

Miscellaneous

Low vision service

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