It is a specialized field in ophthalmology dealing with very specific eye problems such as Convergence Insufficiency , Amblyopia (reduced vision in one or both eyes) , crossed eyes ,misalignment of the eyes (Strabismus) , and Diplopia (double vision).

Orthoptic examination is a part of routine eye examination which is done to find out any squint or deviation of the eyes with the help of cover tests , its measurement with prismbar cover test . Synaptophore is the instrument used for finding out any abnormal retinal correspondence including many other deviation of eyes.

Orthoptic examination helps to detect convergence insufficiency, Amblyopia which we called lazy eye in layman terms.It helps to detect any kind of squint and the degree of Squint.It also detects Diplopia .

Measurement taken by the practioner should be accurate. Eye should be clean and clear during orthoptic examination.

Normal time required is 5 to 10 minutes for normal eye. Time taken is between 15 to 20 minutes in abnormal eye (eye with some kind of deviation)

As per doctors advice.

Binocular vision tests.

It is a part of routine eye examination so it is included in consultation charges, but after examination if some eye exercizes are required ,they are chargeable and the cost may vary from one hospital to the other.