orthoptist

plural orthoptists

1. One who practices orthoptics (muscular irregularities of the eye).

   This could be of particular benefit to orthoptists, who have the most regular contact with parents and children, and are more likely to suggest conservative treatments such as occlusion and minus lenses.

   2015 August 22, Jan Lecouturier et al., “Treating childhood intermittent distance exotropia: a qualitative study of decision making”, in BMC Ophthalmology, volume 15, →DOI