Orthoptics
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 provides the professional entry program that enables graduates to become qualified to practice as an orthoptist and to be registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board and become a member of the Orthoptic Association of Australia.
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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). |
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 Associate Professor Kathryn Rose, Head of the Discipline of Orthoptics, is a leading international researcher on the development of vision and refractive errors in children and adolescents. |
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 Showcasing orthoptics e-Learning at the Faculty of Health Sciences. |