Orthoptist

Description

Diagnoses and manages eye movement, binocular vision disorders and ocular diseases, through orthoptic therapy and other non-surgical management for ocular conditions.

Description

This unit group covers Allied Health Science Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Audiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Diabetes Educators, Neurophysiology Scientists, Orthoptists and Respiratory and Sleep Scientists.

Tasks include

• Assesses visual function, binocular vision and eye alignment
• Interprets diagnostic testing of visual function and detects eye disease
• Diagnoses eye movement and binocular vision disorders related to childhood strabismus or acquired through stroke, traumatic brain injury or other causes
• Prescribes and provides orthoptic therapy and other non-surgical management for those with eye movement disorders
• Prescribes glasses and low vision aids
• Provides visual rehabilitation for patients with low vision, including education and support with orthoptic and ophthalmic conditions
• Provides pre-, peri- and post-operative care for ophthalmic patients, including assisting in ophthalmic surgery and minor procedures
• Works collaboratively with Ophthalmologists to manage eye disease
• Coordinates and implements vision screening programs