The authors summarized history of orthoptists. Demand for orthoptists in ophthalmology is on the increase. However it was revealed a shortage in the number of orthoptists. If awareness of orthoptists is increased, it is expected that the number of students wishing to become orthoptists will increase, leading to a growth in those qualified in orthoptists, thus making a contribution to ophthalmology. A greater variety of PR activities are required in order to increase awareness