noun
- Plural of orthoptist; healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems.
Usage: Medical/healthcare field; Typically requires specialized training and certification
Examples
- Orthoptists work closely with ophthalmologists to assess patients with strabismus.
- The clinic employs several orthoptists who specialize in vision therapy.
- Orthoptists use specialized equipment to measure eye alignment and movement.
- Many orthoptists help children with lazy eye through targeted exercises.
- The hospital hired two new orthoptists to expand its eye care services.