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Yaseen Pahad

Optometry
Johannesburg

Summary

Recently completed studies in a Bachelor of Optometry degree from the University of Johannesburg. Eager to leverage skills in interpersonal communication and adaptability in a professional setting to provide quality eye care and contribute positively to team objectives. Eager to find a job where I will be able to practise upon the knowledge that I have gained in university and where I will be taught and empowered

with new skills to maximise the vision care that I can provide. I wish to find a job where I will gain valuable clinical experience as a graduate.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Optometrist Volunteer

UJ Optometry Clinic
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performing general eye

examinations on patients.

  • Also seeing patients and performing special examinations in specialist clinics such as Contact Lens clinic, Binocular Vision, pathology clinic, low vision clinic and paediatric clinic.

Optometrist volunteer

TIBA Eye Clinic
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Performing general eye examinations on patient.
  • Diagnosing patients with cataracts and referring them for surgery.
  • Diagnosing other pathologies in patients.
  • Worked here thrice as part of clinical rotations.

Optometrist volunteer

Helen Joseph Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed general eye examinations on patients.
  • Diagnosed pathological and binocular vision disorders in patient.
  • Worked here five times as part of clinical rotations.

Optometrist volunteer

Phelophepa Healthcare Train
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • 2023 - 2024 (2 weeks each year)
  • Provided essential eye care services to underserved rural communities.
  • Conducted eye examinations and assisted in the dispensing of spectacles.
  • Diagnosed pathologies in patients and made appropriate referrals for treatment.
  • Gained experience in team collaboration and effective communication within a diverse group of healthcare professionals.

Education

Bachelor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
05-2025

Skills

  • Vision testing
  • Eyeglasses prescription
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Vision therapy
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Adaptability
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail Oriented

Timeline

Optometrist volunteer

TIBA Eye Clinic
05.2024 - 09.2024

Optometrist volunteer

Helen Joseph Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024

Optometrist Volunteer

UJ Optometry Clinic
02.2024 - 10.2024

Optometrist volunteer

Phelophepa Healthcare Train
07.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Johannesburg
Yaseen Pahad Optometry