British and Irish Orthoptic Society

British and Irish Orthoptic Society The new and improved official page for the British and Irish Orthoptic Society!

Orthoptics is a small but crucial field of Ophthalmology, specialising in eye co-ordination and motility disorders. With four universities in Liverpool, Sheffield, UCL and Glasgow training the new workforce, Orthoptics is an ever- growing profession. With Orthoptists on the front lines of the NHS, we are clinically trained to improve vision in young children, relieve double vision in adults and im

prove the appearance of lazy eyes or squints. BIOS is a professional and educational body that supports Orthoptists in the UK and Republic of Ireland; it is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Membership is open to all Orthoptists holding a Diploma of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society or a recognised degree in Orthoptics from the UK, European Union or worldwide.

01/06/2026

The word orthoptic comes from the Greek words orthos, meaning ‘straight’, and optikos, meaning ‘relating to sight’.

Orthoptists initially dealt with the condition strabismus, which is a misalignment of the eyes.

However, as the orthoptic profession has developed, and continues to develop, they have come to be recognised as the experts in a much wider variety of eye disorders.

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It was fantastic to see so many join us for our National Webinar for the Orthoptics Apprenticeship! If you couldn't make...
01/06/2026

It was fantastic to see so many join us for our National Webinar for the Orthoptics Apprenticeship! If you couldn't make it, the full recording will be shared at a later date.

Our Apprenticeship Hub has further information and resources for departments considering hosting an apprentice, including example business cases and job descriptions.

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Join us now for our National Webinar on the Orthoptics Apprenticeship, hosted jointly with NHS England. Hear from manage...
01/06/2026

Join us now for our National Webinar on the Orthoptics Apprenticeship, hosted jointly with NHS England.

Hear from managers' experiences of having apprentices in their departments, updates on the new course starting in September, and find out the next steps to learn more about the course.

Register here: https://buff.ly/Ioxm6q8

Happy World Orthoptic Day!This year, we're asking you to let us know why you're proud to be an orthoptist! You can downl...
01/06/2026

Happy World Orthoptic Day!

This year, we're asking you to let us know why you're proud to be an orthoptist! You can download social media templates from our website, film a video, or share a photo.

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It's World Orthoptic Day on Monday! Don't forget to download your social media templates, and let everyone know why you'...
29/05/2026

It's World Orthoptic Day on Monday! Don't forget to download your social media templates, and let everyone know why you're .

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Heads of service in the North of England - register now for our next meeting on 2nd June.This will include all of the re...
28/05/2026

Heads of service in the North of England - register now for our next meeting on 2nd June.

This will include all of the regular updates from across the region, but will also be an opportunity to introduce the new Trustee to be appointed at the AGM.

Register here: https://buff.ly/RZLQjBl

There's still time to register for our National Webinar on the Orthoptics Apprenticeship, hosted jointly with NHS Englan...
27/05/2026

There's still time to register for our National Webinar on the Orthoptics Apprenticeship, hosted jointly with NHS England.

Hear from managers' experiences of having apprentices in their departments, updates on the new course starting in September, and find out the next steps to learn more about the course.

Register here: https://buff.ly/Ioxm6q8

The BOSTU Rep of the Year Award recognises the outstanding contribution of a local, regional or national union represent...
27/05/2026

The BOSTU Rep of the Year Award recognises the outstanding contribution of a local, regional or national union representative.

The winner will be announced at our Awards Dinner in Glasgow on 18th June.

The nominees for all of our awards can be found here: https://buff.ly/Bl7O2QA

One more week remaining to enter the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards 2026! The CAHPO Awards are a...
26/05/2026

One more week remaining to enter the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards 2026!

The CAHPO Awards are a unique opportunity for orthoptists and other AHPs working in England to receive recognition for their personal contributions towards the delivery of exceptional care for patients.

The deadline for nominations is 31st May.

Submit your nomination here: https://buff.ly/gJfxhO2

Expressions of interest for the NHSE Orthoptics Employer Apprenticeship Grant 2026-27 close at midnight on Friday. With ...
26/05/2026

Expressions of interest for the NHSE Orthoptics Employer Apprenticeship Grant 2026-27 close at midnight on Friday.

With the exciting introduction of the orthoptic degree apprenticeship this year, NHSE have made funding available for departments to apply for to support apprentices throughout their 3-year journey.

If you are considering supporting an apprentice through the degree commencing this academic year, find out more here: https://buff.ly/OuKMK7q

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