How do they match: Orthoptists

  • Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

  • Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
  • Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.
  • Perform vision screening of children in schools or community health centers.
  • Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
  • Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.

  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Present medical research reports.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Train medical providers.