1. relating to the correction or treatment of eye muscle imbalances and vision problems, especially strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye)
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in ophthalmology and optometry

1. a healthcare professional trained in orthoptics who diagnoses and treats eye muscle disorders and binocular vision problems
Usage: also called an orthoptist; medical/clinical term

Examples

• The patient was referred to an orthoptic specialist after being diagnosed with strabismus.
• Orthoptic exercises can help strengthen weak eye muscles and improve eye coordination.
• She works as an orthoptic in a pediatric eye clinic.
• The orthoptic assessment revealed significant binocular vision dysfunction.
• Orthoptic treatment often involves vision therapy and eye muscle training.
• The orthoptic technician performed a series of tests to evaluate the patient's eye alignment.