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Also called certified orthoptist and clinical orthoptist.
$115,210
Median pay a year
28,630
People do this work
6
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Orthoptist
1 certification
Summary
Orthoptist diagnosing and treating visual system disorders, including binocular vision and eye movement impairments, through comprehensive evaluations and nonsurgical interventions
Experience
Orthoptist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Examined patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements
Performed diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing
Provided nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus
Developed nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders
Collaborated with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma
Prepared diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists
Skills
Checking & Planning
Testing patient vision, Developing medical treatment plans
Core Skills
Treating chronic diseases, Conducting research, Examining patients, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions, Developing health assessment methods, Presenting medical reports, Explaining medical procedures
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Examined patients with ocular motility issuesEvaluated and diagnosed visual system disordersProvided instructions on treatment plansPerformed diagnostic tests and measurementsDeveloped nonsurgical treatment plans for patientsCollaborated with specialists on patient management
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Examined patients with ocular motility issues and evaluated visual system disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans
Provided clear instructions to patients and their families regarding diagnoses and treatment options
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Examined patients with ocular motility issues and evaluated visual system disorders, leading to reports of better vision after treatment plans
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