Othoptics for ophthalmologists

This blended orthoptic course has been designed by experienced orthoptists at Moorfields Eye Hospital and is suitable for all doctors undertaking the FRCOphth Part 2 exams or for anyone wishing to improve their orthoptic skills.

Course stucture

There are six narrated online lectures on core orthoptics which will be beneficial in helping you to improve your orthoptic testing but also to understand key tests to perform and why these additional tests are needed. These are:

1. Strabismus top tips
2. Visual acuity testing 
3. Interpreting orthoptic reports 
4. Concomitant strabismus 
5. Incomitant strabismus 
6. Hess charts

There is an option to attend a session focusing on the practical examination technique and will enable you to perform the cover test, ocular motility, measure an angle of squint and assess visual function in children with communication difficulties on real patients.

There will also be a one-hour online Q&A session.

Dates for this course will be released shortly. Please join the waiting list to register your interest and be notified.