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Orthoptist

Healthcare
Vision and Hearing Specialists
Orthoptist

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

At a Glance

Orthoptist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Information Gathering, Writing, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Orthoptists

Median Wage

$113,730/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.0%

Education

Master's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (4)

Strabismus

4.4

Ophthalmology

4.2

Patient Treatment

3.8

Pediatrics

3.6

Common Skills (5)

Information Gathering

5.0

Communication

4.6

Management

4.0

Analytical Skills

3.4

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