Orthoptist

About the role

A leading healthcare organization in Dubai is looking for a dedicated Orthoptist to work within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology environment. The role centres on assessing and managing eye movement disorders, binocular vision conditions and pediatric vision care.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orthoptic assessments, including ocular motility and binocular vision evaluations.
• Perform visual function testing and support the diagnosis of eye movement and visual coordination disorders.
• Assess and manage patients with strabismus, amblyopia, diplopia, nystagmus and convergence insufficiency.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Support pediatric ophthalmology services and assist with vision assessments for children and patients with special needs.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, vision therapy and home-based exercises.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists on patient management, including pre- and post-procedure assessments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold high standards of patient care.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Orthoptics or a related specialty.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's degree holders, or 5 years for Diploma holders.
• Experience in ophthalmology clinics, eye hospitals or specialist vision care centres.
• Previous hospital-based experience; international healthcare experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of binocular vision disorders, pediatric eye care and ocular motility assessment.
• Hands-on experience with orthoptic diagnostic equipment and vision assessment techniques.
• Experience in pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology or strabismus services.