Orthoptics Service at Northern Health

Orthoptists are allied health professionals in the field of eye health care. Orthoptists are involved in the process of the detection, diagnosis and treatment of vision and eye disorders. Rehabilitation services are also provided to people with low vision by orthoptists.  Orthoptists exclusively specialise in treating patients with strabismus (eye misalignment or ‘lazy eye’) and other eye movement abnormalities.

The orthoptic department has a strong commitment to evidence based practice to ensure that the best possible care is provided for our patients. We understand that research is the key to evidence based practice and actively encourage contribution to the field of research. At Northern Health, the orthoptic team consists of 4 orthoptists.  They work closely alongside ophthalmologists, assisting them in the Ophthalmology clinic at the Northern Hospital. They also work in independent orthoptic lead clinics at the Northern Hospital and Craigieburn Health Service screening diabetic patients for diabetic eye disease and children for vision problems.   

Service and Programs
The Northern Hospital and Craigieburn Health Service

Patient Information
Link to Northern Health Information for patients and families

Careers
Link to NH careers page

Student Clinical Placement Information
Northern Health Orthoptics has an active role student in clinical education, providing undergraduate 3rd & 4th year clinical placement experiences to students from Latrobe University.  Most students will have the opportunity to be placed at two of the NH campuses, TNH & CHS.

Research and Achievements
Link to Allied Health Learning & Research

Contact Us 
alliedhealthenquires@nh.org.au

Links
Orthoptic Association of Australia
Latrobe University - Clinical Vision Sciences