Rind Khan

CORU Registered Optometrist with over 12 years of clinical experience delivering comprehensive eye examinations and pre- and post-operative care in high-volume optical retail, ophthalmic hospital, and academic clinical settings. Skilled in OCT, corneal topography and tomography, auto-refraction, phoropter refraction, and visual field analysis, with hands-on experience supporting cataract and refractive surgery pathways alongside consultant ophthalmologists. Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary hospital team, managing patient journeys, and communicating clinical findings with empathy and clarity.

Research-active and committed to CORU Standards of Practice and ongoing CPD.

Clinical Optometrist and Head of Department at Multan University of Science and Technology (2025-05 – Present)

• Deliver comprehensive eye examinations including full anterior and posterior assessment, OCT, Volk fundoscopy, retinoscopy, and slit lamp biomicroscopy; recognise and manage ocular pathology per clinical protocols
• Communicate clinical findings, including complex and sensitive diagnoses, with empathy, clarity, and professionalism to all patients
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with CORU Standards of Practice and professional governance requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop a clinical team; drive ongoing CPD through active research and publication

Clinical Optometrist and Senior Lecturer at Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College / Hospital (2024-08 – 2025-05)

• Performed comprehensive eye examinations including full anterior and posterior assessment, slit lamp, perimetry, keratometry, biometry, and contact lens fitting in a hospital clinical setting
• Identified and managed ocular pathology; communicated diagnoses sensitively and initiated appropriate referrals
• Supervised and developed junior clinical staff and students in a collaborative team environment

Optometrist / Lecturer at Optica Optical and Eye Cares (concurrent: Superior University) (2018-11 – 2024-08)

• Delivered high-volume, patient-centred eye examinations over 6 years in a busy optical practice, including full anterior and posterior assessment, Volk fundoscopy, slit lamp, tonometry, and OCT as standard routine
• Recognised and managed a wide range of ocular pathology; communicated findings empathetically including sensitive diagnoses; initiated appropriate referrals in line with practice protocols
• Conducted comprehensive contact lens assessments, fittings, and aftercare; supervised optical assistants
• Maintained accurate patient records; concurrently delivered university optometry lectures and supervised undergraduate research as Lecturer at Superior University

Senior Optometrist and Orthoptist at Asad Medical Center (2017-10 – 2018-11)

• Delivered comprehensive eye examinations (3,000+ patients) including full anterior and posterior assessment, binocular vision evaluation, and vision therapy (6,000+ patients)
• Managed ocular pathology; communicated sensitively with a varied community patient base; performed contact lens fitting and perimetry

Senior Optometrist at Taiba Opticals LLC (2016-08 – 2017-10)

• Performed comprehensive eye examinations and full anterior and posterior assessments to DHA and HAAD regulatory standards in a busy optical retail setting
• Managed complex keratoconus patients with RGP fitting; communicated empathetically across a multicultural patient base; maintained accurate clinical records

Senior Optometrist and Head of Optometry Department at Al Habib Eye Hospital (2014-07 – 2016-08)

• Conducted 20,000+ refractions and 20,000+ diagnostic procedures, including FFA, Volk fundoscopy, tonometry, perimetry, keratometry, and biometry, in a high-volume ophthalmic hospital
• Performed pre-surgical assessments for cataract and refractive surgery, working alongside consultant ophthalmologists to identify and manage complex ocular pathology and support surgical outcomes
• Delivered specialist low vision rehabilitation (1,580+ patients) and RGP contact lens services (5,000+ patients including keratoconus)
• Led and developed the optometry department team; maintained detailed, accurate clinical records for all patient encounters

Senior Optometrist at Sultania Trust Eye Hospital (2013-04 – 2014-04)

• Delivered community eye examinations (4,000+ refractions) with full anterior and posterior assessment including OCT and Volk fundoscopy; prescribed low vision aids and coordinated specialist referrals
• Performed biometry (500 patients), perimetry, tonometry, and contact lens fittings (900 patients); maintained accurate clinical records throughout

MPhil in Optometry – University of Faisalabad (2021-11 – 2023-11)

Transitional Doctor of Optometry in Optometry – Imperial College of Business Studies (2015-11 – 2016-11)

BSc in Optometry and Orthoptics – University of Health Sciences (2008-11 – 2013-03)

Certificate in Artificial Intelligence – National Vocational and Training Institute (2023-06 – 2023-12)