Orthoptics is an allied health field in ophthalmology, which pertains to the evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult patients with visual disorders, emphasizing binocular vision and eye movements. Orthoptists are uniquely skilled in diagnostic techniques, clinical interpretation and therapeutic modalities.

Orthoptists serve patients of all ages, but because of the nature of many binocular disorders, the majority of patients are children. Adult care in the field of orthoptics is uniquely challenging and rewarding. This is a versatile field with opportunities and responsibilities in a variety of clinical settings.

Orthoptists may work in hospital or university settings with involvement in patient care, academics and clinical research or in private ophthalmology practices.

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