Pursue your vision for a career in orthoptics.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) gives you the knowledge you need to detect, diagnose and manage vision and eye problems in both children and adults. Starting in first year you'll undertake over 500 hours of clinical experience in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics and complete a placement at a partner clinic in regional Australia, interstate or overseas. With a curriculum focus on vision and eye disorders, diseases and misalignments, plus an embedded industry or research honours program, you'll be on track for a career in orthoptics.

You'll learn:

• Fundamentals of applied science
  • Study the foundations of human biosciences, including anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience.
• Human vision and function
  • Explore the human visual system, eye disorders and the sociological impacts of diseases of the eye and decreased visual function.
• Clinical skills
  • Learn to investigate, diagnose, treat and manage a range of ocular conditions in patients of all ages.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Qualified orthoptists can find employment in a variety of roles, such as:

• Healthcare system
  • Become an integral part of the healthcare team in private clinics or major hospitals.
• Education
  • You can use your skills to perform advisory and educational roles in the orthoptics industry.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours), will be seeking accreditation with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB). Graduates of the Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) may be eligible to apply for membership with Orthoptics Australia, the International Orthoptic Association, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.