Orthoptics

An orthoptist can diagnose and treat visual impairments. For example, these can be visual impairments that occur after accidents or neurological diseases such as a stroke and need to be treated.

In addition, orthoptists can take measures to prevent certain disorders, for example the following:

  • Strabismus
  • Visual impairment
  • Facial defects
  • Eye tremor
  • Eye movement disorders

You can receive orthoptic treatment, for example

  • outpatient, i.e. in hospital or in an insurance facility,
  • inpatient, i.e. during a stay in a rehabilitation center, spa or hospital,
  • in an ophthalmologist's practice or as part of a home visit.

There are no costs for you in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities or ophthalmologists' surgeries. If you go to an independent orthoptist, you will have to pay yourself.

You can find more information about orthoptics here:

Note: A deductible is payable for visual aids such as glasses. However, these visual aids must be approved in advance by your health insurance company. The following persons do not have to pay for the cost of visual aids:

  • Insured persons in need of social protection and their relatives
  • Insured persons and dependents who have not yet reached the age of 15

Last update: August 7, 2025