Orthoptists

An orthoptist specialises in diagnosing and treating visual problems involving eye movement and alignment.

Protected title
- orthoptist

What standards do orthoptists have to meet?
Download the Standards of Proficiency
Download the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics

Want to become an orthoptist?
See the approved course list

Is your orthoptist registered?
See the online register

Professional Bodies and/or Associations
Each of the professions regulated by us has at least one professional body and/or association. These organisations do work which may include promoting the profession, representing members, curriculum frameworks, post registration education and training and continuing professional development. Whilst these organisations are separate from the HPC, their role may be complementary to ours, which is why we have provided their contact details below:

British Orthoptic Society
Tavistock House North
Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HX
Tel: 020 7387 7992
http://www.orthoptics.org.uk