Orthoptics Careers Overview

This introductory session will give an overview of the orthoptic areas of specialism: Vison function and brain development, eye muscle control, and the cranial and binocular vision. The session will explore who orthoptic patients are and how orthoptists apply the sciences to investigate, diagnose and treat binocular vision disorders. By completing the session, the student will be able to demonstrate a good rationale for the profession.

This programme was originally located on the elfh hub and was first published on 16 February 2021. It migrated on to the Learning Hub on 17 January 2024.