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    Orthoptics

    Hey everybody,
    Im from ireland and currently in the last year of my SMC(Tech) i am strongly considering going on to do the Dispensing Course afterwards-exempt from the first year on passing my SMC exams-then travelling over to America or Canada to study Orthopics as nowhere in Ireland runs this course and if im going to go to the bother of moving it may as well be somewhere interesting! The UK just doesnt feature in my top ten places to live!

    Any of you guys have any experience on Orthoptics education?
    How easy would it be to get a locum tech position while studying?


    Cheers!:)

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    The best program for this used to be at Johns Hopkins, Medical. Don't know if it is still available or not.


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    Duke

    Duke University has had a program in the past, as has NYU.

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    Here is a link that lists the current US programs
    http://www.orthoptics.org/Programs.htm

    I investigated getting into this a few years back. I love the ideas and concepts. For me, the problem is lack of schools near me, and the commitments I have here.
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    Thanks very much for all your replies guys!:cheers:

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