Orthoptists
Code: 29-1299.02Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Clinical Orthoptist (CO)
CO (Certified Orthoptist)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
- Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
- Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthoptists
Salaries for a Orthoptists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Orthoptists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Orthoptists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Orthoptists professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Orthoptists
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CV-Library
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Contract, Part Time
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University of Plymouth
plymouth
Permanent
Orthoptist
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stanton hill
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Orthoptist
Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep
den helder
Permanent
Orthoptist
BovenIJ Ziekenhuis
amsterdam
Permanent
Orthoptist
BovenIJ
amsterdam
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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