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Orthoptists work with a team of specialists to diagnose and treat eye problems.
As well as a student loan, you may be able to access elements of the NHS Learning Support Fund, which can cover hardship, travel and childcare costs. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including at least 1 science.
You'll need:
Depending on where you work, as part of your day-to-day duties you may:
With experience, you could become a specialist orthoptist, working with people affected by stroke, or with children. You could become a head or consultant orthoptist, and manage a team or department. You could also take further qualifications and move into research or teaching, or work in private practice and set up your own clinic.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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