Orthoptics is an allied health profession pertaining to the study of eye movements.
Orthoptists examine infants, children and adults.
An orthoptist is an eye muscle specialist who works under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. The orthoptist is responsible for the evaluation of vision and ocular alignment using specialized examination techniques. The orthoptist actively participates in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of patients with decreased vision and crossed eyes. The Orthoptic Training Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is located in the newly built Pomerantz Family Pavilion . The majority of the patients are examined in the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service.