orthoptist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — orthoptist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1299.02 (Orthoptists).

Task statements

• [Core] Assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic ophthalmic procedures, such as ultrasonography, fundus photography, and tonometry.
• [Core] Provide nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus, heterophoria, and convergence insufficiency.
• [Core] Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
• [Core] Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.
• [Core] Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
• [Core] Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
• [Core] Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
• [Core] Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
• [Core] Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
• [Core] Develop or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or patients with disabilities.
• [Core] Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases.
• [Core] Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
• [Core] Participate in clinical research projects.
• [Core] Present or publish scientific papers.
• [Core] Perform vision screening of children in schools or community health centers.
• [Core] Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
• Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Develop health assessment methods or programs.
• Develop medical treatment plans.
• Diagnose medical conditions.
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
• Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
• Present medical research reports.
• Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
• Test patient vision.
• Train medical providers.
• Treat chronic diseases or disorders.