Orthoptists diagnose and treat visual problems involving eye movement and alignment. They may also screen school children.

You’ll need a three or four year full-time university degree (or have completed a two-year graduate entry programme) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

You should be precise and accurate, want to work with people and have the ability to communicate with patients of all ages.

You can find more information via the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (orthoptics.org.uk) and the Health and Care Professions Council (hcpc-uk.org).