Statement of Endorsement: Policy Statement: Orthoptists as Physician Extenders.

Pediatrics · 2026

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has endorsed the following publication: American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Policy Statement: Orthoptists as Physician Extenders. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus; May 2015; Reaffirmed March 2017; Reaffirmed February 2026. Available at: https://aapos.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=6f6f5e1b-3536-3d03-2279-27a0c7926410&forceDialog=0. All statements of endorsement automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before that time.