The Orthoptist and Driving Skills

N.Jolly, DOBA(T), MA(Macq)
R.Zropf, BAppSci(Cumb)

The focus of this paper is on a new role for the orthoptist using orthoptic skills in assisting a client with physical limitation to gain a driver’s licence. The paper also highlights a way in which orthoptists can liaise with occupational therapists to help the client.