Laiba Gulab

Bachelor of Optometry & Orthoptics graduate with over three years of combined clinical training and practical experience in patient eye care, visual assessment, and refraction. Trained at Holy Family Hospital through hands-on clinical practice, with additional professional exposure gained at Shifa Optical Shop. Builds on a foundation of orthoptic evaluation, patient handling, and clinical communication to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Complements clinical training with a year of teaching and tutoring experience, reflecting strong interpersonal and instructional skills. Positioned to contribute clinical accuracy, patient-centered care, and continuous learning to an optometry and eye-care practice.

Optometrist (Student Trainee) - Holy Family Hospital - Rawalpindi

(2023-03 - 2026-03)

Delivered clinical eye-care support as a student trainee, performing visual assessments and refraction under supervision within a hospital eye department.

• Conducted vision screenings and refraction assessments for patients across a three-year clinical training period
• Assisted senior optometrists in diagnosing and documenting patient eye conditions during hospital rotations
• Coordinated with clinical staff to ensure accurate patient case history and record-keeping
• Strengthened patient handling and communication skills through consistent direct patient interaction

Optical Assistant - Shifa Optical Shop - Saidpur Road, Rawalpindi

Supported daily optical shop operations, including patient interaction and basic vision-related services.

• Assisted customers with vision-related queries and optical product selection over a three-month period
• Supported front-desk and patient handling operations within a retail optical setting
• Gained practical exposure to optical dispensing and eyewear fitting processes

Tutor / Teacher - Self-Employed

Provided academic tutoring and instruction, building strong communication and mentoring skills.

• Delivered one-on-one and group tutoring sessions over a one-year period
• Improved student comprehension through structured, individualized teaching methods
• Developed strong communication and patient-explanation skills transferable to clinical patient education

Bachelor - Optometry & Orthoptics - Rawalpindi Medical University (2022 - 2026)