orthoptist
/ɔrˈθɑptɪst/
noun
- A healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye movement disorders and vision problems using exercises and therapy.
- The orthoptist showed the patient a series of eye-tracking exercises to do at home.
- The orthoptist worked closely with the ophthalmologist to create a treatment plan for the child's lazy eye.
- After the accident, he visited an orthoptist to help with his double vision.