Orthoptics/Orthoptist
51.1804
College or University Program
These programs prepare students, under the supervision of ophthalmologists, to analyse, evaluate, and treat specific disorders of vision, eye movement, and eye alignment in children and adults. They include courses in eye anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic optics, diagnostic testing and measurement, orthoptic treatment therapy, systemic ocular diseases and disorders, principles of surgery, examination techniques, patient education, child psychology and development, learning disabilities, medical writing, and record-keeping.
Institutions providing this program
Programs
- Orthoptics And Ophthalmic Medical Technology - Graduate Diploma
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