International Orthoptic Association

The International Orthoptic Association was formed in 1967 after the first International Orthoptic Congress. The British Orthoptic Association were the founding members.[1]

Orthoptists are required to be licensed by their respective countries. Many countries also require them to undertake continuing professional education [2]

Orthoptists are part of the eye care professional team.[3] They primarily work alongside ophthalmologists, in the co-management of strabismus and binocular vision disorders, such as amblyopia.[4][5]

Orthoptists are involved in international research,[6] whilst some are employed (particular in the USA and Canada) to teach training ophthalmology residents the practice of standard orthoptic care, vision therapy and ocular sonographer practice.[7][8]

• Pediatric ophthalmology
• Orthoptist
• Eyepatch
• Strabismus
• Amblyopia
• Optometry
• Vision therapy
• Eye care professional

• International Orthoptic Association