Orthoptics
Orthoptics
Orthoptics (pronounced: or-thop-tics, from the Greek words orthos meaning "straight" and optikos meaning "of sight") is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and other disorders of binocular vision and eye movement.
History
The term "Orthoptics" was first used in the 19th century by Hermann von Helmholtz, a German physician and physicist. However, the practice of Orthoptics can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians who used patches and other methods to treat strabismus.
Practice
Orthoptists are healthcare professionals who work in collaboration with ophthalmologists. They perform a variety of clinical tasks such as visual acuity testing, assessment of binocular vision, and ocular motility tests. They also provide therapeutic interventions for conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and other binocular vision disorders.
Related Terms
- Strabismus: A condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.
- Amblyopia: Also known as lazy eye, is a vision development disorder in which an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity.
- Binocular Vision: The ability to maintain visual focus on an object with both eyes, creating a single visual image.
- Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orthoptics
- Wikipedia's article - Orthoptics
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