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Ruth Perrott MBE
Optometry
English
6,307+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Ruth Perrott is the Managing Optometrist at VisionCare Development in York, a clinic she founded to specialise in Neuro-Developmental optometry. With over 50 years of experience in Optometry, Ruth dedicated more than half of her career to Developmental Optometry, focusing on conditions such as dyslexia and mild traumatic brain injury.
As one of approximately 50 accredited Neuro-Developmental Optometrists in the UK, Ruth is a member of the The Association of Neuro-Developmental and Behavioural Optometrists (ANBO) , the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (USA), the Australian College of Behavioural Optometry, and the Optometric Extension Program Foundation. Ruth's approach emphasises that vision guides and directs us through life, affecting posture, balance, and spatial awareness. There is no vision in an eyeball. She regularly attends international conferences and delivers presentations to professionals such as solicitors and case managers. Ruth is a member of BABICM.
Beyond her clinical work, Ruth has been collecting and upcycling discarded spectacles for 30 years, with the assistance of Rotary York Ainsty. She has participated in 16 trips to various parts of Africa, running eye clinics to distribute sorted and graded spectacles. This humanitarian work earned her the recognition of MBE.
Treatments and Services Offered:
• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Treatment
• Dyslexia Treatment
• Balance and Posture Assessment.
• Brain Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation
• Retained Reflexes Therapy
• Hemianopia Treatment
• Vision Rehabilitation
• Visual Perception Training
As one of approximately 50 accredited Neuro-Developmental Optometrists in the UK, Ruth is a member of the The Association of Neuro-Developmental and Behavioural Optometrists (ANBO) , the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (USA), the Australian College of Behavioural Optometry, and the Optometric Extension Program Foundation. Ruth's approach emphasises that vision guides and directs us through life, affecting posture, balance, and spatial awareness. There is no vision in an eyeball. She regularly attends international conferences and delivers presentations to professionals such as solicitors and case managers. Ruth is a member of BABICM.
Beyond her clinical work, Ruth has been collecting and upcycling discarded spectacles for 30 years, with the assistance of Rotary York Ainsty. She has participated in 16 trips to various parts of Africa, running eye clinics to distribute sorted and graded spectacles. This humanitarian work earned her the recognition of MBE.
Treatments and Services Offered:
• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Treatment
• Dyslexia Treatment
• Balance and Posture Assessment.
• Brain Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation
• Retained Reflexes Therapy
• Hemianopia Treatment
• Vision Rehabilitation
• Visual Perception Training
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ruth Perrott MBE
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Optometry
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Optometry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 715 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,141 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,157 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,194 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.4789/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36136141 · cited by 195
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.8315/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33589979 · cited by 65
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.5411/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37579981 · cited by 87
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.7975/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39823842 · cited by 85
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
- Awareness When should you see a optometry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · ruth.perrott@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
