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IRENE SOPHIA JOSEPH

DUBAI

Summary

I am an experienced optometrist providing personalized, evidence-based eye care in an independent clinic. My clinical focus includes comprehensive eye examinations, specialty contact lens fittings for irregular corneas, myopia management with orthokeratology and other interventions, and vision therapy for NSBVD and amblyopia. I utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as phoropter, topography, biometry , and fundus imaging to assess and manage a wide range of visual conditions. I also offer low vision rehabilitation, prescribing assistive devices to enhance daily functioning. My approach emphasizes early detection, customized treatment, and patient education, with a goal of improving vision, comfort, and quality of life for every patient.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL OPTOMETRIST

GENESIS HEALTHCARE CENTER, DUBAI
11.2023 - Current

SENIOR OPTOMETRIST

Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai
09.2004 - 10.2023

OPTOMETRIST / Clinical Instructor

Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital / Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India
09.1999 - 05.2002

Education

Doctoral Research Scholar (PhD) -

Chitkara University

Baccalaureate of Science - Optometry

Masters - Optometry

Chitkara University
01.2020

Masters - Optometry

Aston University
01.2017

Post Graduate Diploma - Optometry

Birla Institute of Science and Technology
01.1999

Skills

  • Binocular Vision evaluation and therapy
  • Vision therapy for Visual Perception in special need population
  • Low Vision evaluation and rehabilitation
  • Orthokeratology and Myopia management
  • Specialty lenses fitting for irregular corneal (GPs, Scleral, hybrid)
  • Eye glasses and contact lens prescription
  • Electro diagnostics (ERG/EOG/VEP/MfERG)
  • Pre and post refractive surgery workup (Tomography)
  • Retinal diagnostics (fundus imaging, OCT/SLO)

Certification

  • Fellow of International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, USA (FIAOMC)
  • Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association (FBCLA)
  • Certificate in Myopia Management – BCLA

Affiliations

  • Member of European Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (EurOk)
  • Member of British Contact Lens Association (BCLA)
  • Member of World Council of Optometry (WCO)
  • Member of Optometry Council of India (OCI)
  • Member of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)

Publications

Presented lectures, papers and posters at national and international conferences.

Leadership Positions

  • Scientific committee member – United Optometry Forum, UAE.
  • Former Secretary of International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, USA

Timeline

CLINICAL OPTOMETRIST

GENESIS HEALTHCARE CENTER, DUBAI
11.2023 - Current

SENIOR OPTOMETRIST

Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai
09.2004 - 10.2023

OPTOMETRIST / Clinical Instructor

Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital / Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India
09.1999 - 05.2002

Baccalaureate of Science - Optometry

Masters - Optometry

Chitkara University

Masters - Optometry

Aston University

Post Graduate Diploma - Optometry

Birla Institute of Science and Technology

Doctoral Research Scholar (PhD) -

Chitkara University
IRENE SOPHIA JOSEPH