Sania Riaz
@saniariaz
Doctor of Optometry focused on clinical eye care, low vision and refractive surgery assessment.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a Doctor of Optometry trained at the Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology, with hands-on clinical experience in comprehensive eye examinations, refraction, low vision assessment and pre-/post-operative care for refractive and surgical patients.
I have worked as an optometry practitioner at Khyber Medical Center and Amanat Eye Hospital under senior ophthalmologists, where I performed diagnostics including biometry, OCT and perimetry, assessed refractive surgery candidacy, and provided patient education and counseling.
I collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation, and stay active in professional development through conferences and workshops to continually improve patient outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internee Optometrist
Frontier Institute of Ophthalmology
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Conducted patient histories, visual acuity assessments and refractions while supporting clinical staff in routine diagnostic and patient care activities during internship rotation.
Clinical Rotation - Optometry
Hayatabad Medical Complex
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Performed OPD assessments, low vision evaluations, prescribed low vision aids, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for rehabilitation, and conducted diagnostics including biometry, OCT, and perimetry.
Optometry Practitioner
Amanat Eye Hospital
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Assessed candidates for refractive surgery, measured visual acuity and corneal parameters, and counselled patients on surgical options, risks, and benefits to support surgical decision-making.
Optometry Practitioner
Khyber Medical Center
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Provided comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosed visual disorders, prescribed spectacles and contact lenses, and delivered pre- and post-operative care while collaborating with ophthalmologists to manage complex cases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (affiliated with Khyber Medical University)
Doctor of Optometry, Optometry
2017 - 2023
Activities and societies: Thesis: Evaluate the Effects of Anisometropia on Binocularity
Doctor of Optometry program including clinical training and a thesis evaluating the effects of anisometropia on binocularity.
Mardan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE Mardan)
Intermediate, Pre-Professional Science
2014 - 2016
Completed intermediate-level studies under BISE Mardan focusing on pre-professional science coursework.
Mardan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE Mardan)
Matriculation, Secondary Education
2012 - 2014
Completed matriculation under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan with general secondary education courses.
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