Diana Al Husseini
Manama
Summary
Licensed Optometrist in Bahrain and Lebanon. Registered with GOC, GOC Number: SO-46577, seeking Pre-Registration placement.
Motivated and detail-oriented Optometrist with a wealth of experience from the market leaders in the industry. Experienced in comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis, and patient-centered care. Eager to apply clinical skills and strong communication abilities. Committed to professional growth and delivering excellent optical healthcare in a retail environment. A team player but also able to work well on own initiative. Flexible adaptable and able to effectively convert whilst maintaining current best practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Optometrist
EssilorLuxottica
Manama
2024.04 - 2026.05
- Taking patient’s history and managing the records.
- Conducting comprehensive eye examinations using utilized diagnostic equipment for testing and diagnosing (s.a. WAM 800..).
- Managing ocular conditions and refer professionally when needed.
- Assisting in fitting and selecting lenses, spectacles and contact lenses; providing effected conversion, upgrades, and cross-selling.
- Contributing to store target and monitoring the store dashboard for successful business goals.
Optometrist
L’Optique Specialiste
Manama
2022.11 - 2024.03
- Dispensing different optical brands (Essilor and Zeiss)
- CL fitting (Johnson&Johnson, Alcon, CooperVision, Boston XO, Rose K2 XL)
- Dispensing Low Vision aids as per the patient’s needs.
- Liaised with insurance companies (health360, GlobeMed, Next care..)
Optometrist
Lebanese Laser Center
Beirut
2020.03 - 2022.10
- Experienced level in eye examination (history, investigation, diagnosing, managing and recall).
- Ophthalmologist surgical assistance (Refractive surgeries, Cross-linking, Pteregium, Chalazion...)
- Pre- and post- operative care and monitoring (including bandage cl fittings).
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree - Optics and Optometry
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon 2016.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Use of diagnostic instruments: Binocular assessment, Retinoscope, auto-ref, auto-phoropter, trials sets, slit lamp (anterior assessment and 90D lenses for posterior assessment), direct ophthalmoscopy, NCT and GAT, VF Humphrey, Fundoscopy, OCT, Topography, pachymetry
- Diagnosis, management, and monitoring ocular diseases
- Skilled in dispensing and fitting spectacles and contact lenses tailored to patient needs
- Patient communication and education
- Knowledge of eyewear trends, brands and lens technologies
- Sales professional skills
- Team collaboration and time management
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced retail environments
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
Certification
- Pre- registration trainee with General Optical Council (GOC), directed to pre-reg placement
- Licensed independent Optometrist by NHRA- Bahrain
- Licensed independent Optometrist by the Ministry of public health- Lebanon
Languages
Arabic native: Speaker
English: highly Proficient (IELTS 7.5)
French: working Knowledge
References
References available upon request
Professional Development
- Certificates of Attendance in the annual Lebanese congresses of Optometry.
- Retinal Advanced Course at KFF Healthcare, Oct.2019- Feb.2020
- Volunteer in Vision Care Association as an Optometrist (Eyesight campaigns at multiple and different countries, providing eye health care and education, 2017-Present)
- Continues learning on Leonardo platform (3500 coin+)
Timeline
Optometrist
EssilorLuxottica
2024.04 - 2026.05
Optometrist
L’Optique Specialiste
2022.11 - 2024.03
Optometrist
Lebanese Laser Center
2020.03 - 2022.10
Bachelor Honours Degree - Optics and Optometry
Lebanese University
2016.01 - 2020.01