Orthoptists

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A specialist in visual therapy focusing on correcting eye alignment and binocular vision disorders through non-surgical methods
2. A professional who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting eye coordination, often using exercises and visual aids to improve function
3. An expert in the field of orthoptics, managing patient care for visual impairments linked to eye movement and positioning issues

Etymology: "Orthoptists" is the plural of "orthoptist," a name built from Greek roots: "orthos," meaning straight or correct, and "optikos," meaning relating to sight. The field's name thus points to correcting how the eyes work together. The ending "-ist" marks a person who practises or specialises in something, as in "dentist" or "pianist." Together, the parts describe a specialist who works to straighten and align visual function.