<p>In summary, an orthoptist has the responsibility of seeing how the eyes work together and interact with the brain to create vision, whereas optometrists are more focused on the examination of the eye itself.If you study orthoptics you are training to become an expert in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together. As an eye vision specialist, you would also gain an understanding in neurological defects, such as how the brain communicates with how your eyes interpret objects and movement.</p>
