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Orthoptics involves the study of eye movements and binocular vision. Orthoptists evaluate patients and administer nonsurgical treatment for visual disorders such as amblyopia, double vision and strabismus (misalignment of the eyes).

Although many people have never heard of Orthoptics, it’s origins can be traced back to 1550 BC. During this time, humans began experimenting with treatments for misaligned eyes. Today, Orthoptics involves the study of eye movements and binocular vision. Orthoptists evaluate patients and administer nonsurgical treatment for visual disorders such as amblyopia, double vision and strabismus (misalignment of the eyes).

Although many people have never heard of Orthoptics, it’s origins can be traced back to 1550 BC. During this time, humans began experimenting with treatments for misaligned eyes. Today, Orthoptics involves the study of eye movements and binocular vision. Orthoptists evaluate patients and administer nonsurgical treatment for visual disorders such as amblyopia, double vision and strabismus (misalignment of the eyes).