Discipline of Orthoptics

Orthoptists are allied health professionals and key members of the medical eye care team who prevent, manage and research disorders of the eye and vision systems. They have particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of binocular vision (use of the two eyes as a pair).

The Discipline of Orthoptics at the Faculty of Health Sciences is one of only two in the country. The training of Orthoptists undertaken by the discipline has gone on to improve the vision of children, the elderly and those rehabilitating from injury. The Discipline is also committed to its research output.