Professional Background

Owen Leigh is one of the most experienced Developmental/Behavioural Optometrists in the UK.

The Vision Therapy Clinic was established in 1994 to meet the particular needs of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties. Working with complex vision difficulties has helped him develop assessment and advice to assist a wide range of vision difficulties.

The clinic has established a referral network with knowledgable and experienced practitioners in a number of disciplines, so that 'vision and life care' can be individualised to each patient's needs.

Owen Leigh gained his BSc(Hons) in Optometry at City University in 1981. He is a founder member and past chairman of The British Association of Behavioural Optometrists (BABO). He was also chairman of the Education Committee of BABO from 2002-8.  He has been a keynote speaker and discussion leader in a number of international conferences.

Owen Leigh achieved Fellowship (through examination) of BABO in 2007.