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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-1299.02Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Orthoptists

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

What this job is about

Assist patients in diagnosing and treating visual disorders.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine patients' ocular conditions

    Conduct assessments of patients with ocular motility and binocular vision issues.

  2. 2

    Perform diagnostic tests

    Administer tests such as visual acuity testing and retinoscopy to evaluate visual disorders.

  3. 3

    Develop treatment plans

    Create nonsurgical treatment strategies for conditions like strabismus and convergence insufficiency.

  4. 4

    Educate patients and families

    Provide clear instructions regarding diagnoses and treatment options to patients and their families.

  5. 5

    Collaborate with other specialists

    Work with ophthalmologists and optometrists to manage complex visual disorders.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

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