What does a Orthoptist do?

You diagnose and treat squinting and vision disorders.

What education does Orthoptist require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Orthoptist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

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Orthoptist

Health & Medicine

Orthoptists diagnose and treat disorders of binocular vision such as strabismus and eye movement disorders. They perform vision tests, create treatment plans and work closely with ophthalmologists.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Orthoptist

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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