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Dr. Zara Arif (She/Her)
Academic Position:
Lecturer
Teaching Interests:
Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Diagnostics, Binocular Vision Management
Fields of Research (FoR):
Optometrist, Low Vision Specialist, Ocular Diagnostics, Refractions
Keywords:
Optometrist, Low Vision Specialist, Ocular Diagnostics, Refractions
Department:
Faculty:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Contact Details:
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- Office Location: AHS Building 2nd Floor
Social Links
- ResearchGate
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Student Advising Schedule:
Mon to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
BIOGRAPHY
Dedicated Doctor of Optometry and Low Vision Specialist with extensive hospital experience. Committed to delivering precise clinical care, maintaining diagnostic accuracy, and ensuring patient safety within multidisciplinary teams. Currently instructing and mentoring students in allied health sciences, fostering academic excellence and clinical competency.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| No. | Designation | School/Institute/University | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecturer | The University of Chenab, Gujrat | Present |
| 2 | Eye Doctor / Consultant Optometrist | Noor-e-Madina Eye Hospital, Gujranwala | Present |
| 3 | Consultant Optometrist / Clinical Practitioner | Haji Murad Eye Trust Hospital, Gujranwala | One year |
| 4 | Consultant Optometrist / Clinical Practitioner | Batool Eye Complex, Gujranwala | 6 month |
| 5 | Consultant Optometrist / Clinical Practitioner | Care Well Hospital, Gujranwala | 2 years |
| 6 | Community Health & Outreach (Eye Camps) | Various Cities in Punjab & Gujranwala | Frequent |
| 7 | Clinical Intern | Al-Mustafa Eye Hospital, Lahore | 3 months |
| 8 | Clinical Intern | LRBT Eye Hospital, Lahore | 3 months |
| 9 | Clinical Intern | Muhammad Optical Center lahore | 6 months |
| 10 | Eye Doctor / Consultant Optometrist | Misbha Diagnostic Center Gujranwala | One Month |
MY QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Degree / Program of Study Name | Awarding Body/University/Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.S Rehabilitation sciences (Low Vision Rehabilitation and Clinical Optometry) | Superior University, Lahore | 2023-2025 |
| 2 | Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) | University of Lahore, Lahore | 2018-2023 |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
| No. | Title | Details |
| 1 | Impact of Different Grades of Pterygium on Corneal Astigmatism and Visual Function | DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2025.05.03 |
| 2 | Comparing the Effect of Hyaluronic Acid and Lipid-Coated Carbomer Gel on Dry Eyes After Phacoemulsification in Diabetic Patients | DOI: 10.71000/rncb7289 |
| 3 | Comparative Efficacy of Duochrome Test versus +1.00L Blur Test in Detecting Refractive Error Across Different Ages | DOI: 10.55735/vy8yk840 |
| 4 | Efficacy of Warm Compress Therapy on Tear Film Quality and Postoperative Dry Eye Syndrome after Cataract Surgery | DOI: 10.55735/zamj0790 |
| 5 | Progression of Stereopsis Recovery in Strabismic Patients: A One-Month and Three-Month Post-Surgery Evaluation | DOI: 10.61919/2wrp4g10 |
MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
| Areas of Supervision | Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Binocular Vision |
Currently Supervising
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
Completions
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
MY TEACHINGS:
| Course Information (Name/Code) | Year Taught | Program (BS/MS/PhD) | University /Institute |
| Global Health Issues | Fall 23 | BDNS/Fall/23 | UOL, Gujrat |
| Nutrition in Emergency | Fall 23 | BDNS/Fall/231st | UOL, Gujrat |
| Community Nutrition | Fall 23 | BDNS/Fall/23 | UOL, Gujrat |
| Behavioral Sciences | Fall 23 | BDNS/Fall/23 | The University of Chenab |
| Research Project-I | Spring 24 | BDNS/SPRING/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Advances in Human Nutrition, Carbohydrates, Proteins and fats | Spring 24 | BDNS/SPRING/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Medical Biochemistry | Fall 24 | BBNS / Fall /24 | The University of Chenab |
| Introductory Biochemistry | Fall 24 | BS HND / Fall /24 | The University of Chenab |
| Macronutrients in Human Nutrients | Fall 24 | BS HND / Fall /24 | The University of Chenab |
| Food Additives | Fall 24 | PSFST/ Fall/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Baking Science and technology | Fall 24 | PSFST/ Fall/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Health and Nutrition | Fall 24 | BS(ENG) / Fall / 24 | The University of Chenab |
| Applied Nutrition | Spring 24 | BSN / Spring /24 | The University of Chenab |
| Micronutrients in Human Nutrition | summer 24 | BSHND/ Summer/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Physiology-I | Summer 24 | BDNS/ Summer/24 | The University of Chenab |
| Introductory Biochemistry | Spring 25 | BSHND / Spring /25 | The University of Chenab |
| Food Toxicology and Additives | Spring 25 | BDNS/ Spring /25 | The University of Chenab |
Assessment of Nutrition Status | Spring 25 | BS HND / Spring /25 | The University of Chenab |
Micronutrients in Human Nutrition | Spring 25 | BS HND / Spring /25 | The University of Chenab |