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orthoptics
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or·thop·tics  (ôr-thptks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The evaluation and nonsurgical treatment of visual disorders caused by imbalance of the eye muscles, such as strabismus.
or·thoptic adj.
or·thoptist n.
orthoptics [ɔːˈθɒptɪks]
n
(Medicine) (functioning as singular) the science or practice of correcting defective vision, as by exercises to strengthen weak eye muscles
orthoptics
the art of treating visual defects by exercise and retraining in Visual habits. — orthoptist, n. — orthoptic, adj.
See also: Eyes
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Noun1.orthoptics - treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
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Panel Chair, Mr Paul Archer, said: "The registrant was in breach of the HPC standards of proficiency for orthoptists by failing to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instructions and professional opinion to colleagues and patients.
Specialist failed to care for patients by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Panel Chairman Paul Archer said: "The registrant was in breach of the HPC standards of proficiency for orthoptists by failing to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instructions and professional opinion to colleagues, and patients.
Specialist eye doctor suspended for a year by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
At the hospital orthoptists work closely with consultant ophthalmologists and optometrists to diagnose, treat and manage a variety of eye problems in childhood and adulthood.
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