Zainab Rashid
Harrow,Greater London
Summary
Dedicated optometrist with a strong focus on glaucoma awareness and detection, proficient in retinoscopy and slit lamp microscopy. Demonstrates exceptional clinical leadership and decision-making skills, mentoring junior optometrists while undertaking continuous professional development. Committed to eye health education and understanding of ocular diseases, ensuring effective time management in appointments and maintaining a professional attitude under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior optometrist
Specsavers Opticians
Edgware, Barnet
07.2021 - Current
- Recommended corrective lenses, ensured optimal vision clarity and comfort.
- Counselled patients on surgical options for severe visual impairments, eased decision-making process.
- Conducted thorough eye examinations for accurate diagnosis.
- Ordered lab tests to confirm diagnoses before initiating treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians for optimal treatment plans.
- Applied latest technologies in eye care, improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Developed a good rapport with patients of all ages from children to the elderly.
- Improved vision comfort with precise glasses and contact lens prescriptions.
- Fitted speciality contact lenses for complex corneal conditions.
- Provided low-vision aids and occupational optical devices to enhance daily life activities of visually impaired patients.
- Tailored optometric services for individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive eye care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continued professional development.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostered a loyal patient base.
- Educated patients about eye health, increased awareness and prevention efforts.
- Managed ocular diseases to prevent further complications.
- Maintained detailed, up-to-date client records, meeting established regulatory standards.
- Issued prescriptions for spectacles and liaised with optical technicians to facilitate quality service.
- Performed patient eye examination services aligned with consistently high clinical care standards.
- Completed contact lens fittings with examination of anterior ocular complications.
- Conducted clinical assessments using visual field analysis, applanation tonometry and pachymetry.
- Created calm and welcoming atmosphere to relive patient anxiety during eye examinations.
- Prescribed corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses and other visual aids to remedy problems with vision.
- Referred patients to other health professionals for additional or specialised medical treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests to evaluate ocular health and determine severity of vision problems and abnormalities.
- Assessed eye movements, visual fields and function of visual pathways to identify issues.
- Conducted assessments to measure visual acuity, refractive error and freedom of vision.
- Recognised symptoms of non eye-related diseases and conditions, recommending patients seek advice from other medical professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams to provide care continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
City University of London
LondonSkills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Glaucoma awareness
- Retinoscopy proficiency
- Eye health education
- Time management in appointments
- Mentoring junior optometrists
- Undertaking continuous professional development
- Clinical decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Professional attitude
- Understanding of ocular diseases
- Glaucoma detection
- Slit lamp microscopy proficiency
Affiliations
- Enjoy spending time with my Kids
- Swimming
- Reading
Certification
Professional Certificate in Medical Retina - City University
Timeline
Senior optometrist
Specsavers Opticians
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
City University of London
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