International Orthoptic Association
The International Orthoptic Association represents over 20,000 orthoptists, in over 20 countries.
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[hide]History
The International Orthoptic Association was formed in 1967 after the first International Orthoptic Congress. The British Orthoptic Association were the founding members. [1]
Registration and Licencing
Orthoptists are required to be licenced by their respective countries. Many countries also require them to undertake continuing professional education [2]
Professional work
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]
See also
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Orthoptist
- Eyepatch
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- Optometry
- Vision therapy
- Eye care professional
External links
References
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- Jump up ↑ Koklanis K, Georgievski Z. Continuing professional education programs for orthoptists. Insight 2009; Feb/March: 43. [PDF]
- Jump up ↑ http://www.internationalorthoptics.org/download/1160331924_3.1._pr_01_rev_06.doc
- Jump up ↑ Georgievski Z, Koklanis K, Leone J. Orthoptists' management of amblyopia - a case based survey. Strabismus, 2007, 15(3): 197-203. [Pubmed Link]
- Jump up ↑ http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=skillshortages&code=2514
- Jump up ↑ Koklanis K, Georgievski Z. Recurrence of intermittent exotropia: Factors associated with surgical outcomes. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2008; 36 (Suppl 2): A765. [Link]
- Jump up ↑ Devereux C, Georgievski Z, Santamaria L. An online discussion forum to support orthoptic clinical education. In: Verlohr D, Georgievski, Z, Rydberg, A (Eds.) Global Perspectives Converge Downunder. Transactions of the Xth International Orthoptic Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 14-17 November, 2004; 348-351.
- Jump up ↑ http://www.australianorthopticboard.org.au/Registration/Registration.html
