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Overview
Orthoptist work is about assessing and treating binocular vision, squint, amblyopia, eye movement problems and related functional disorders of the visual system. The role combines eye examinations, treatment exercises, patient counselling and careful follow-up.
In job descriptions, look for references to orthoptic tests, visual acuity, strabismus, prism correction, paediatric eye care, neuro-ophthalmology, patient records and cooperation with ophthalmology or optometry teams.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Orthoptists usually work in eye clinics, hospital departments, paediatric services or specialist practices. The work starts with referrals or screening results, then moves through vision tests, eye movement assessment, binocular vision checks, treatment exercises, patient counselling and written follow-up for ophthalmology or optometry colleagues.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include orthoptic examination, visual acuity testing, strabismus assessment, amblyopia treatment, prism correction advice, patient communication and accurate health records. Some roles focus on children, neuro-ophthalmology, low-vision rehabilitation, contact with schools or support for patients after neurological disease.
Salary context
Salary context normally depends on clinical setting, patient complexity, independent assessment responsibility and whether the role includes specialist tests, teaching, referrals or supervision. Posts with paediatric, neurological or advanced diagnostic work can be different from roles built mainly around routine screening and follow-up.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior orthoptic practice, specialist eye clinic work, low-vision rehabilitation, service coordination, teaching, clinical research or wider ophthalmology team leadership. Experience with paediatric cases, complex binocular vision disorders and documented treatment outcomes can support progression.
Good to know
Read adverts for the exact clinical setting and patient group. Check whether the work involves independent assessment, treatment planning, prism correction, paediatric clinics, neuro-ophthalmology, digital records or close handover to ophthalmologists. The title can sit near optometry but the orthoptic treatment focus is distinct.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial occupation context. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data for this exact occupation.
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This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Other human health activities n.e.c.
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include optometrist, speech and language therapist and audiologist.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 4
Optometrists
29-1041.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETOphthalmologists, Except Pediatric
29-1241.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETOphthalmic Medical Technicians
29-2057.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETOrthoptists
29-1299.02
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
86.99Other human health activities n.e.c.
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians (2267)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/771244bf-b204-4e7f-8b25-ee523ae7b791 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2267.2 |
| ISCO group | 2267 |
| Concept type | Occupation |