Kia Ora
Welcome to NZOSI
New Zealand Orthoptic Society
Orthoptists specialise in the investigation, diagnosis and management of disorders in binocular single vision, eye movements and visual development.
Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations
Our Mission
For Orthoptists to be recognised as an integral part of the eye health workforce, delivering high quality, evidence based patient care with active involvement in service provision for our communities.
Our Vision
Provision of excellence in specialised eye care for all New Zealander’s.
Thank you Sally for highlighting our profession in such a clear and brilliant way! ![]()
Happy belated world orthoptic day 👀Today marks World Orthoptic Day – a day to celebrate the orthoptists working in our communities, such as Sally-Anne Herring who works at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.![]()
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Who am I and what do I do?![]()
I am an English trained Orthoptist, specialist Allied Health professional whom first came to Hawke’s Bay in 2003. I’ve previously worked in Singapore, the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.![]()
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I triage, diagnose and manage disorders of binocular vision single vision (how the two eyes work together with the brain blending the images into a clear single picture), eye movements and visual development. This means I see all those children or adults referred to the eye clinic with these issues. Both those born with issues, picked up on routine vision screening or due to disease, trauma or stroke.![]()
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Why are Orthoptists so important to Health New Zealand?![]()
By employing an orthoptist this releases the consultant and doctors’ time to assess other cases and thereby expanding the available workforce. We are part of a cohesive team to provide eye care![]()
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What is the best thing about my job?![]()
There are a few: Correcting a patient’s double vision, improving a child’s vision with amblyopia therapy, establishing a vision acuity level in a non-verbal client to ensure that is not part of the issue and of course working with a really friendly cohesive team.![]()
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What is the most challenging thing about my job?![]()
Working single handed, but a good email network with colleagues around the country is vital.![]()
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What do I like to do outside of mahi?![]()
Take my 40kg Rottweiler for long walks in the countryside/beach and family time.![]()
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One piece of advice I think was worth its weight in gold?![]()
Make the child assessment fun or a game to ensure the child will want to do the tests and give your best and most accurate results. Keep learning!![]()
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What is your favourite winter warming dish? Cottage pie.