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Orthoptists are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of ocular motility and problems relating to vision
Some examples of these problems are:
The orthoptist, having taken a precise ocular and medical history, will carry out a detailed examination of the patient and then select the appropriate diagnostic techniques. These include tests to assess the position of the eye, the ocular motility and the state of binocular function (use of the two eyes together).
The interpretation of the results allows the orthoptist to judge the patient¡es ability to interpret visual information and to maintain eye control with the two eyes working in unison. The orthoptist can also establish whether the defect is recent in onset and may consequently have neurological implications.
Inaccurate diagnosis can have serious consequences.
Treatment techniques available to the orthoptist include:
Treatment over several years may be necessary in some cases. Inappropriate or delayed treatment can create irreversible damage such as reduced vision in the good eye or constant diplopia.
Links
We have listed below a number of websites that may be of interest to you.
Please note, however, that the Dutch Orthoptic Society (NVvO) takes no responsibility for the content of other websites.
International Orthoptic Association: www.internationalorthoptics.org
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society: www.orthoptics.org.uk
Orthoptistinnen Duitsland: www.orthoptistinnen.de
Orthoptistes de France: www.orthoptie.net