Clinical experience provides hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to develop diagnostic and treatment skills in real patient settings.
Orthoptic training programs accredited by the AOC usually take two years to complete, involving both classroom instruction and clinical experience.
Orthoptic students receive training under the supervision of certified orthoptists and ophthalmologists in clinical settings.
Orthoptic training focuses on diagnosing and managing eye movement disorders, binocular vision anomalies, and amblyopia.
To enter an orthoptic training program, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework in relevant fields such as biology or health sciences.
Orthoptic training includes both didactic coursework and hands-on clinical experience under supervision to develop practical skills.
