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
