About Cirta Tooth
Cirta is a highly specialised Low Vision and CVI Optometrist with over 20 years of experience in supporting adults and children with visual difficulties related to eye and brain conditions. She has completed her Masters in Clinical Optometry (distinction) in 2023 at Cardiff University and holds a Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care and a Higher Certificate in Low Vision (Student Award).
Cirta is a regular author of educational articles for eye care professionals and she has a number of peer-reviewed papers accepted in professional journals. These can be viewed in our 'Publication' section. She provides teaching and training for professionals within the sight loss, health- and education sectors and she engages with local patient support groups. She divides her clinical time between Cameron Optometry and the NHS Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. At Cameron Optometry, she offers Low Vision and Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) assessments.
Patient-focussed
Cirta Tooth is driven by a passion for enhancing vision and improving lives. She believes in providing personalised attention and meticulous care to every patient. Her approach is based on quality, integrity, and a dedication to helping you achieve optimal quality of life.
Evidence-based practice
Cirta Tooth believes in evidence-based practice. She keeps up-to-date with the latest research in the field of CVI and Low Vision to ensure that her patients receive the best possible care. She undertakes regular audits to identify areas for improvement in her own practice and she is involved in research to further her knowledge and understanding. You can read her publications here:
What Makes Cirta Tooth Unique
Cirta Tooth has had a passion for supporting people with a visual impairment since she was an undergraduate student in her home country, The Netherlands. Early in her career, she decided to specialise in low vision and subsequently in cerebral vision impairment (CVI). She has over 2 decades of experience in working for the hospital eye service, where she works alongside ophthalmologists, orthoptists and other experts in the macular service, the paediatric clinic and the low vision clinic. She has had the privilege to be mentored by a number of leading experts in the field of low vision and cerebral vision impairment. Over the years, she has built a strong network within the sight loss sector.
Mission
Cirta Tooth finds it rewarding to empower individuals to overcome visual impairments and achieve their goals. She is committed to providing comprehensive assessments, tailored to individual needs and circumstances, and fostering a culture of compassion and understanding. Her hope for the future is to expand her reach, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those with visual challenges.
Affiliations
Cameron Optometry
Cameron Optometry is practice in the heart of Edinburgh, offering a wide range of award winning specialist eye care. Cirta Tooth provides face-to-face CVI and Low Vision assessments at Cameron Optometry.
NHS Lothian: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Cirta Tooth works for NHS Lothian since 2005. Initially, she worked in the Macular clinic and the Low Vision clinic. She currently works in the Low Vision clinic and the Paediatric clinic. As Clinical Lead for the Low Vision clinic she has developed the clinic over the years and introduced a more holistic approach to Low Vision. She also puts a lot of effort into making both clinics more inclusive, particularly for children with additional support needs and adults with complex needs.
CVI Scotland
Cirta Tooth is an associate member of CVI Scotland.
'At CVI Scotland we are devoted to helping people understand cerebral visual impairments, and together to work toward starting to master this complicated spectrum of conditions'
The CVI Scotland website is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to understand CVI, including people with CVI and their families and carers, as well as educational and health care professionals.
Macular Society
Cirta Tooth has a professional membership with the Macular Society. This charity offers support for people with macular disease. The website offers updates on the latest research as well as patient information about the condition, about available support and events. Cirta Tooth is involved in the local support group meetings in Edinburgh and has been invited to play her fiddle for their annual Burns Night Supper for a number of years. She enjoys getting to know the people in her local community.
Cardiff University: Optometry and Vision Science
Cirta Tooth completed her Masters in Clinical Optometry at Cardiff University with distinction in 2023. She completed the following courses: Low Vision (Higher Cert with student Award), Paediatric Eye Care (Prof Cert), Clinical Audit, Clinical Research Skills, Clinical Teaching and Leadership Skills for Optical Professionals. Her final year project was supervised by Dr Maggie Woodhouse from Cardiff University and Prof Rachel Pilling from Bradford University. The topic of her project was raising awareness of cerebral visual impairment.
Hogeschool van Utrecht, The Netherlands
Cirta Tooth completed her undergraduate Optometry course in Utrecht, The Netherlands with a final-year thesis about prescribing Low Vision aids. She had an opportunity to spend time with sight loss charities, such as 'Visio', 'Ergra Low Vision' and 'Bartimeus' as part of her training.