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Orthoptist
Outpatient Practice

Orthoptists in ophthalmology practices

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DE, AT, CH
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96
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Overview

According to the professional association, orthoptics is a branch of ophthalmology, and orthoptists work, among other places, in ophthalmology practices. They deal with the prevention, detection and treatment of strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus and disorders of monocular and binocular vision. In diagnostics they determine visual acuity and refractive error, examine eye alignment and motility, measure the angle of squint and test the visual field, colour vision and contrast vision. Therapy includes treating the amblyopic eye, training binocular cooperation, eliminating double vision and fitting visual aids. They care for all age groups, with screening examinations mainly concerning infants and toddlers. Visual rehabilitation, for example after stroke, and counselling of visually impaired people are further tasks.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

ambulante Praxis

Evidence from: DE, AT, CH

  • Treat eye movement disorders and related conditions together with the ophthalmologist (evidence: orthoptic clinic of an ophthalmology provider)
  • Detect strabismus and visual disorders early, especially in children
  • Examine eye alignment, binocular cooperation and ocular motility
  • Test visual acuity, stereopsis and refractive error
  • Examine nystagmus
  • Eye muscle training for strabismus, for prevention and rehabilitation in children and adults (evidence: service listing of a group practice)

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Ophthalmologists
  • Special education teachers

Frequently asked questions

Which examinations does this group perform itself?

According to the professional association, orthoptists determine visual acuity and refractive error, examine eye alignment and motility, measure the angle of squint and test the visual field, colour vision and contrast vision.

Which patient groups does the group work with?

With all age groups. Screening examinations mainly address infants and toddlers, and increasingly adolescents and adults with visual problems, for example from screen work, are seen.

Does the group use software in therapy?

The professional association lists computer-assisted writing, reading and visual field training as a measure of orthoptic rehabilitation. Other systems are not documented.

Does the group fit visual aids?

Yes, orthoptic therapy includes optimising visual aids and fitting magnifying visual aids.

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