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Rabia Rehman
Optometrist · Doctor of Optometry & Vision Sciences · M.Phil Optometry · Multan, Pakistan
Available immediately
Doctor of Optometry and Vision Sciences with an M.Phil in Optometry and five years of clinical practice in comprehensive eye care — refraction, orthoptics, low-vision management and ocular diagnostics. Hospital training across six placements, one peer-reviewed publication, and teaching experience at CMH Multan. Seeking a clinical role in which to build lasting patient relationships and continue serving the community.
Section one
At a glance
Everything usually asked for on a first screen, in one place.
- Full name
- Rabia Rehman
- Position sought
- A challenging clinical role in comprehensive eye care
- Total experience
- 5 years of clinical practice in comprehensive eye care
- Most recent position
- Bodla Eye Care Center, Multan · 2021 – 2026
- Highest qualification
- M.Phil Optometry — The University of Faisalabad
- Primary degree
- Doctor of Optometry and Vision Sciences — University of Lahore (UOL)
- Certification
- Certified Healthcare Professional in Ethics — NUMS, 2024–2025
- Base location
- Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
- Open to relocation
- Yes
- Employment type
- Full-time or part-time — both considered
- Availability
- Immediate
- Languages
- Urdu (native) · Saraiki (fluent) · Punjabi (fluent) · English (proficient)
- Publication
- Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 31 July 2022
- Conferences
- Research presenter, APAO Islamabad 2024 · delegate, 5th Annual APOP Symposium 2024
- Teaching
- Guest Lecturer, CMH Multan, 2021 – 2026
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +92 305 5586913
- Web / LinkedIn
- rabiarehman.com · linkedin.rabiarehman.com
- References
- Available upon request
Section two
Skills and competencies
Exactly as listed in the CV.
Clinical skills
- Primary eye care
- Patient management & counselling
- Refraction (subjective & objective)
- Orthoptic assessment
- Low-vision rehabilitation
Professional skills
- Communication & active listening
- Team management
- Leadership qualities
- Empathy & patient rapport
Computer skills
- MS Office
- Internet research & browsing
- Professional email correspondence
Clinical competencies
- Examination
- Full assessment of the eye and visual system.
- Refraction
- Subjective and objective refraction, including cycloplegic refraction in children.
- Prescribing
- Corrective lenses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Orthoptics
- Assessment and management of binocular vision anomalies.
- Low vision
- Assessment, aid selection and rehabilitation of low-vision patients.
- Diagnostics
- Perimetry, keratometry and biometry.
- Disease management
- Detection and co-management of ocular disease.
- Counselling
- Patient communication and pre/post-procedure counselling.
Section three
Professional experience
Eight positions, 2018 to 2026, exactly as recorded in the CV.
Bodla Eye Care Center, Multan
- Clinical practice: five years of full-time optometric practice covering comprehensive eye examinations, refraction, contact-lens fitting and management of ocular disease.
- Patient care: prescribed corrective lenses and treatment plans, and counselled patients across paediatric, adult and low-vision case loads.
CMH Multan
- Teaching: delivered multiple lectures to clinical staff and students under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Afzal Bodla.
Comprehensive Eye Care Programme
- Outreach: screened and refracted patients at free eye camps held at multiple locations across the region.
Allied Hospital, Faisalabad
- Orthoptics: completed a three-month rotation in binocular vision assessment, strabismus evaluation and orthoptic exercise management.
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
- Comprehensive eye care: rotated through outpatient refraction, diagnostics and the Comprehensive Eye Care Programme (CECP).
Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT)
- Comprehensive eye care: rotated through outpatient refraction, diagnostics and the Comprehensive Eye Care Programme (CECP).
CMH Multan
- Clinical rotation: assisted in routine eye examinations, diagnostic workups and patient follow-up.
Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Multan
- Clinical rotation: gained early exposure to refraction, ocular assessment and clinic workflow.
Section four
Education, certification and training
Degrees, certification, training and languages.
Degrees
Master of Philosophy in Optometry
Doctor of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Intermediate — FSc (Medical)
Matriculation — Science (Bio)
Certification & training
Certified Healthcare Professional in Ethics
Low Vision Workshop
Hands-on low-vision assessment training.
Languages
Section five
Research and conferences
One peer-reviewed paper, presented at a regional academy meeting.
Publication
Effect of age under 20–60 years on central corneal thickness
Pakistan BioMedical Journal · 31 July 2022 · pp. 322–326
Presented as original research at the regional Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Islamabad, May 2024.
Conferences and participation
Research presenter — APAO
Delegate — 5th Annual APOP Symposium
Participant — NANA Philanthropic Award Ceremony
Volunteer optometrist — CECP Free Eye Camp
Section six
Availability and references
As stated in the CV.
- Availability
- Immediate
- References
- Available upon request
- Open to relocation
- Yes
- Employment type
- Full-time or part-time — both considered
Kashikari — the tilework of Multan