SAMIR AZAM
London,ON
Summary
A dedicated individual with good moral character, adequate knowledge, and skills of patient care, seeking admission to the Master in Clinical Vision Science at Dalhousie University. Eager to leverage academic background and passion for Orthoptics to contribute to the academic community and excel in studies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Vision Therapist Assistant
Orangeville Vision Development Centre
12.2023 - Current
- Assist in performing initial vision screenings, including tests for visual acuity, eye alignment, convergence, and depth perception.
- Set up and operate various vision therapy equipment (e.g., synoptophore, prisms, eye trackers, or computer-based programs) under the supervision of a vision therapist.
- Assist in administering various vision tests, such as near point of convergence tests, stereopsis, and motility testing, to evaluate eye coordination and tracking ability.
- Ensure a supportive and comfortable environment for patients, especially children or individuals who may feel anxious about therapy. Demonstrate empathy and patience while delivering care.
- Offer insights to the therapist based on patient behavior during exercises, including any difficulties, resistance, or improvement trends noticed during sessions.
Shipping/Senior Lead Hand
London Hospital Linen Service
09.2021 - Current
Optometrist
Patan Hospital(PAHS)
08.2018 - 07.2021
Optometrist
Kathmandu National Medical College Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Christian College
Bangalore, India06.2017
Skills
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Clinical refraction
- Skills in Orthoptics and Binocular Vision
- Refractive error assessment and management
- Patient Counseling
- Low-Vision Rehabilitation
- Hand on in computer skill
Certification
• Clinical Optometry Internship at Narayana Nethralaya Super specialty Eye Hospital-2017
• 2nd level Karanataka Optometry Conference-2016
• COE in Low Vision Workshop by ASCO-India-2015
• All Nepal Optometry Conference -2018
• First aid and CPR Training(with level HCP) -2021
• Basic life support (BLS) Training-2021
License
Nepal Health Professional Council
NHPC No. A-447 OPT.
Timeline
Volunteer Vision Therapist Assistant
Orangeville Vision Development Centre
12.2023 - Current
Shipping/Senior Lead Hand
London Hospital Linen Service
09.2021 - Current
Optometrist
Patan Hospital(PAHS)
08.2018 - 07.2021
Optometrist
Kathmandu National Medical College Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2018
• Clinical Optometry Internship at Narayana Nethralaya Super specialty Eye Hospital-2017
• 2nd level Karanataka Optometry Conference-2016
• COE in Low Vision Workshop by ASCO-India-2015
• All Nepal Optometry Conference -2018
• First aid and CPR Training(with level HCP) -2021
• Basic life support (BLS) Training-2021
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Christian College
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