28 Feb 2026
Orthoptics Crash Course for Eye Care Professionals
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Attendees will leave with greater confidence in navigating interprofessional roles, making appropriate referrals, and spotting red flags for orthoptic conditions, ultimately supporting more integrated and effective patient care.
Designed for non-orthoptist clinicians working in eye care, this practical session will:
- Clarify the differences between ophthalmic professions
- Explain when and why to refer to an orthoptist
- Clinical skills for a basic orthoptic assessment
- Highlight red flags in ocular motility and orthoptic conditions that require prompt action
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate the roles and scopes of practice of orthoptists compared with other ophthalmic professionals.
- Identify key clinical scenarios where referral to an orthoptist is appropriate and beneficial for patient care.
- Demonstrate fundamental clinical skills used in a basic orthoptic assessment, including ocular movements.
- Recognise red flag signs in ocular motility and binocular vision that require urgent orthoptic or ophthalmological input.
- Apply enhanced interdisciplinary understanding to improve patient pathways and collaborative care within eye services.
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