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An “orthoptist” is a nationally certified expert in ophthalmic testing.
After high school, they study ophthalmology for three years at a specialized school for orthoptists.
(The nearby Fukuoka International College of Health and Welfare became a four-year program in April 2019 and was renamed Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare.)
After learning about visual acuity testing, tests for strabismus and amblyopia, visual field testing, color vision testing, and each eye disease, and completing clinical practice, they must pass a rigorous national examination.
As the name suggests, they also train patients with strabismus and amblyopia, and are involved in selecting assistive devices for people with severe visual impairment (low vision clinic).
From an ophthalmologist’s standpoint, too, I think it is a wonderful job that I can rely on greatly.
Like doctors, they keep studying throughout their lives, and academic societies are well developed for them (lifelong education).
We plan to attend together the Japanese Orthoptic Society meeting held in Fukuoka this fall.
From this month, our clinic has two full-time orthoptists, which makes it possible to provide even higher-quality tests and care.
We also do a lot of fitting of glasses and contact lenses suited to each person’s situation.
Please feel free to leave your child’s tests to us with confidence.
Thank you for your continued support.
Links:
» Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare, Department of Orthoptics
