CIP 51.1804: Orthoptics/Orthoptist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists, to analyze, evaluate, and treat specific disorders of vision, eye movement, and eye alignment in children and adults. Includes instruction in eye anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic optics, diagnostic testing and measurement, orthoptic treatment therapy, systemic ocular diseases and disorders, principles of surgery, examination techniques, patient education, child psychology and development, learning disabilities, medical writing, and record-keeping.

Part of 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

CIP 51.1804 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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Which occupations match CIP 51.1804?

CIP 51.1804 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each occupation.

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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.