Orthoptists work in a diverse range of settings, including hospitals, private practices, low vision and rehabilitation settings and research centres. They work independently, in conjunction with ophthalmologists or in a variety of multidisciplinary teams. Orthoptists are involved in the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders including strabismus and amblyopia, the screening, investigation and monitoring of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma and the  assessment of functional vision for the development of rehabilitation programs.

For more information visit:
Virtual Clinic  - The Department of Clinical Vision Sciences at La Trobe University has developed the Orthoptic Virtual Clinic to explain the role of the orthoptists in eye health care provision. Please visit thefor further information on a career in orthoptics.

International Orthoptic Association  - videos of a career in orthoptics can be found in the 'Orthoptic Education' page located in the 'Information' sub-section

Department of Clinical Vision Sciences, La Trobe University - offers courses in Orthoptics in Melbourne

Discipline of Applied Vision Sciences, Sydney University - offers courses in Orthoptics in Sydney

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Flyer on studying Orthoptics  (PDF 121KB)
Feature on Orthoptics in The Age (PDF 698KB)