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Ms. Kalsoom Rani

Optometrist

Nationality - Pakistani

BS(Hons) MPHIL Optometry Fellowship Optometry (AUS)

Ms Kalsoom Rani is an Optometrist at Northwest Clinic Day Surgical in Jumeirah, Dubai.

She has a master’s degree in optometry and had a fellowship from the university of New South Wales (UNWS) Sydney Australia in Optometry.

She is having 15 years of experience in the field of optometry which includes international experience in a wide range of Optometric areas, including refraction, diagnostic instrument, low vision, and ocular health assessment.

Her other fields of interests are pediatric eye care as well as education, research, and training. Ms Kalsoom served as a mentor and educator for optometry students at the University of Buraimi Oman.

In her career, she has practiced in a community setting, managing day-to-day optometry clinics, Diagnostic instruments, contact lens fitting and Low Vision.

Professional Memberships

Member of IACLE (International Association of Contact Lens Education)

Member World Council of Optometry

Member Pakistan Optometric Society (ex- Vice President)

Professional Licenses

Dubai Health Authority –  Optometrist

Languages Spoken

English

Urdu

Hindi

Pashto

Education :

  • 2006 - BS(Hons) Optometry and Orthoptics: University of Health & Science Lahore (UHS), Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology
  • 2013 - Master of philosophy (MPhil) Optometry The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • 2013 - Fellowship Optometry Brien Holden Vision Institute, Australia

Experience :

  • 2022 – present: Senior Optometrist in Ophthalmology Department at Northwest Clinic Day Surgical
  • 2020 – 2022: Lecturer /Clinical Demonstrator at University of Buraimi, Oman
  • 2019 – 2020: Consultant Optometrist
  • 2017 – 2018: Assistant Professor /Clinical Optometrist at University of Lahore, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • 2013 – 2017: Sr. Lecturer /Academic Coordinator at Isra University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
  • 2010 – 2012: Clinical Optometrist /Manager Light House low Vision Rehabilitation at Al-Shifa Eye Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Special Interests :

  • Myopia Management Certified Australia
  • Paediatric Vision Correction
  • Diabetic Eye Screening

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Clinic Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Clinic Location

  • 935, Al Wasl Road Jumeirah Umm Suqeim 2

Frequently Ask Questions

What is the most important responsibility of an optometrist?

The most important responsibility of an optometrist is to perform eye exams, diagnose visual impairments or eye conditions, and provide corrective lenses or treatments for various vision problems.

What is the scope of an optometrist?

The scope of an optometrist includes conducting eye exams, prescribing glasses and contact lenses, detecting eye diseases, and offering vision therapy, but they do not perform surgeries.

What do optometrists use?

Optometrists use specialized equipment such as phoropters, retinoscopes, tonometers, and slit lamps to assess vision and diagnose eye health.

Which subject is best for optometrist?

The best subjects for aspiring optometrists are biology, physics, chemistry, and anatomy, as they provide the foundational knowledge required for eye care and vision science.