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Orthoptists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$115,210/yr
Typical range
$83,780 – $161,470
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years

What a Orthoptists does

Orthoptists diagnose and treat eye movement disorders and vision problems by performing specialized eye tests and vision therapy. They work closely with ophthalmologists to help patients with conditions like lazy eye and double vision.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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