Orthoptic Insight Day
An introduction to orthoptics as a career
Working as an Orthoptist is a wonderfully diverse, varied, and secure career. If you enjoy science, working with people of all ages and relish the challenge of problem-solving and making decisions independently, orthoptics could be the career for you!
At our Insight Day, orthoptists and orthoptic students share their real-life experiences of transitioning from the armed forces and other careers into the orthoptics workforce, and we provide information on orthoptic degree programmes and apprenticeships, and how you can access these programmes.
Introduction to orthoptics
Routes into orthoptics
Orthoptic career changers
Armed forces into orthoptics
Find out more about Step Into Health, a programme through which members of the Armed Forces can connect to NHS organisations to set up training opportunities, clinical and general work placements, insight days and receive application support.
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How do I become an orthoptist?
Orthoptists are specialists in how the eyes move and work together. If you enjoy science and want a career that matters, orthoptics could be for you.
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Studying orthoptics
Discover how to start your career in orthoptics with information on university courses and student life.
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How do I become an orthoptic clinical assistant?
Learn how to become an orthoptic clinical assistant and the vital role they play in supporting eye care teams and improving patient outcomes.
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