Orthoptist

Orthoptist Training

Orthoptist Training Programs

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There is a limited amount (15) of orthoptic training programs offered in North America; 11 in the US and 4 in Canada. Orthoptic training programs are considered post-graduate studies that require a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the sciences, generally lasting 24 months. The training consists of didactic lectures, starting off with basic eye anatomy, advanced […]

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Orthoptist

What Orthoptist Do

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When it comes to the list of eye care professionals for vision therapy, orthoptists are definitely one of the jobs at the top. They help people of all ages adapt, correct, and manage binocular vision issues including strabismus, amblyopia, double vision, and other eye movement disorders, along with ophthalmologists or optometrists. They have to perform

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