Adults present different demands on orthoptists. Since the cause of eye movement disorders in older patients is often neurologic, orthoptists sometime work in neuro-ophthalmology offices. Orthoptists may engage in research to evaluate current methods of treatment, devise new modes of exercises, and increase the understanding of binocular vision. They may also teach orthoptics in hospitals or clinics. Orthoptists usually work in eye cliniics or physician's offices.
Some orthoptists work for more than one private practice.
Although orthoptists stand during eye tests and treatment, they also work at a desk. They write reports and outline plans for treatments with ophthalmologists. Working with very young or fearful children may be stressful at times. Most orthoptists work eight hours a day, four or five days a week. The work week is Monday through Friday, although some offices are open evenings and Saturdays in order to accommodate the children who attend school during the weekdays.