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.
Members of BIOS receive comprehensive protection, exclusive resources and services, and expert advice and guidance.
The essay question for 2024 is ‘If resources were unlimited, what aspects of nystagmus research should be prioritised, and why?’
Applications open in January 2024 and the deadline for submissions is 31st March 2024.
For further information including applicant information, judging criteria and format, please click here.
