Orthoptics is a specialised branch of healthcare dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis and management of binocular vision disorders, eye movement abnormalities, and related conditions.
Discover a dynamic career in orthoptics, where you’ll diagnose and treat vision disorders, improving patients’ quality of life. Whether you’re just starting or advancing your expertise, find out how you can make a difference.
In this section, you’ll find professional guidance and clinical advice for members of the orthoptic workforce, whatever your career stage or specialism.
BOSTU is the only union in the UK run by and for the orthoptic workforce. We provide work-related advice and support to individual members, as well as providing a voice for the orthoptic profession nationally
Read the latest news from across the profession, find out about upcoming events, and access our fortnightly e-zine, Parallel Vision.
We are the professional body and trade union for orthoptists and orthoptic clinical assistants across the UK and Ireland.
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AHPs Day 2026 is coming up on Wednesday, 14th October.
AHPs Day serves the opportunity for the AHP workforce to come together to celebrate its breadth and collective strength, which are central to the future of the NHS and the delivery of high-quality care across settings.
If you’re planning on hosting a stall or making a presentation to tell your colleagues about orthoptics, we’ve pulled together some resources that may help you out.
