Insaf optometry forum

21/10/2025

*📍Official Visit to PICO | A Step Toward Optometry Advancement*

Today, Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF) President *Dr. Maryam Aziz (OD)* visited the *Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (PICO)*, Peshawar, where she held productive and impactful meetings with:

- *Prof. Dr. Sana Ullah Jan* – Director, PICO
- *MR. Kashif* – Core Committee Member, Pakistan Optometric Society (POS)
- *Mr. Abid Khan* – HR Director, MTI HMC
- And also had valuable interaction with Optometry students of PICO.

During the visit, various issues related to academics, student facilitation, clinical exposure, and administrative challenges were discussed in depth. Constructive dialogue was exchanged on how to improve the institutional structure and provide better support systems for Optometry students across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

This meeting reflects IOF’s strong commitment to student advocacy, professional development, and policy-level impact for the betterment of Optometry in Pakistan.

*IOF stands firmly with Optometry students and remains dedicated to being their voice at every platform.*

10/10/2025

🌍✨ World Sight Day 2025 ✨👁️
Theme: Love Your Eyes ❤️

"The world is full of beauty — don’t let blurred vision dim your view. Love your eyes, care for your sight." 👁️

This World Sight Day 2025, let’s come together to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and regular eye checkups. Vision is a precious gift that connects us to the world — yet millions lose it unnecessarily each year. Take a step today: get your eyes tested, protect your vision and encourage others to do the same.
Let’s build a future where everyone can see the beauty around them clearly. 💙

26/08/2025

انصاف آپٹومیٹری فورم کے جنرل سیکریٹری ڈاکٹر حمید اللہ بنگش کا آنکھوں کی بیماری آشوب چشم کے متعلق اہم پیغام اور اس سے بچاؤ کیلئے احتیاطی تدابیر م

26/08/2025

Official Statement: MAAH Foundation and Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF)
The MAAH Foundation, in collaboration with the Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF), Sher Bahadar Care Foundation, and Poultry Corporator Society, organized a free medical camp and distribution of food supplies for flood victims in Bunir. Our team conducted assessments in the most severely affected areas, including Chugharzai, Murado, and Jabagai. Additionally, we visited regions that, while not directly impacted by flooding, faced imminent risks due to heavy, continuous rainfall, which threatened their homes' stability.
Our initiative was supported by medical professionals from various specialties, including general medicine, ophthalmology, pediatrics, psychology, dermatology, and others. Local residents actively contributed to the success of this humanitarian effort. During the campaign, we examined over one thousand individuals, including more than three hundred eye patients comprising men, women, children, and youths. We provided free medications for general health and eye conditions, along with mineral water and food supplies.
The prevalent medical conditions observed included adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, diarrhea, skin infections, and other communicable diseases, many of which are now reaching epidemic proportions. We express our deepest gratitude to all representatives, donors, and local residents for their invaluable support in this noble cause.
We emphasize that this natural disaster has resulted in significant loss and devastation. Immediate and comprehensive intervention is urgently required to provide medical aid, financial assistance, and support for rebuilding homes. We call upon the government to take swift and effective measures to manage and address the ongoing crisis and ensure the safety and well-being of the affected populations.

Best Regards.
Mr Yar Zaman communication secretary IOF and Media secretary Maah foundation

20/08/2025

انصاف آپٹومیر ی فورم کا بونیر میں سیلاب متاثرین کیلئے فری آئی کیمپ

14/08/2025

18/07/2025

*OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE*

*Insaaf Doctors Forum Hosts Enrollment Ceremony*

Fort Continental Hotel Peshawar, Dated June, 26-2025- Insaaf Doctors Forum along with Insaf Optometric Forum (IDF/IOF) organized an enrollment ceremony titled "Free Imran Khan for Healthy Pakistan" under the auspices of the IDF/IOF. The event was graced by the presence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Advisor on Health, Ahtisham Ali Khan, as the guest of honor.

The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Naeem Khan, Central President of IDF Dr. Mudir Khan Wazir, President of IDF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Nabijan Afridi, President IDF HMC Dr. Nazeef Wazir, President IOF Dr. Maryam Aziz, newly elected cabinet members, presidents of various MTIs, and a large number of doctors and medical staff from different districts.

During the event, representatives from various doctors' organizations announced their formal affiliation with the Insaaf Doctors Forum. Speaking on the occasion, the representatives of these organizations expressed their commitment to working together for the betterment of the healthcare sector.

The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the growth of the Insaaf Doctors Forum, as it welcomed new members and reaffirmed its dedication to promoting quality healthcare and advocacy for the medical community.

Best Regards;
Senior Cabinet IOF

Note to editors:

- Insaaf Doctors Forum (IDF) and Insaf Optometric Forum (IOF) is a non-profit organization working to promote healthcare advocacy and support for medical professionals.

19/02/2025

A meeting was held today, Feb 12, 2025 between Optometry representatives (IOF and POS) and Dr. Amjad (MNA and Focal person CM KP) at national assembly Islamabad, with the gracious support of Madam Shandana Gulzar khan MNA.

Senior Optometry representatives presented an overview of the profession, highlighting it's independent practice globally.

They expressed concerns regarding the merger with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC), which does not align with International Optometry standards.

Dr Amjid assured the representatives that the PTI government would support the Optometry field and implement necessary changes to the AHPC, ensuring the profession's independence. Further more, he pledged government funding for paid internships, commencing in all Tertiary healthcare centres in KP, including LRH and KTH.

The meeting was deemed successful, and the Optometry community expressed gratitude to Madam Shandana Gulzar khan MNA and Dr. Amjid for there support in enhancing healthcare standards in KP and Pakistan. Appreciation is also extended to the entire Optometry community for their trust and support.

This development marks a significant step forward for the Optometry in Pakistan, promising improved healthcare outcomes and opportunities for Optometry professionals.

Regards:
Mr Yar Zaman
Communication secretary IOF
And
Dr Hameed Bangash
General Secretary IOF

19/02/2025

We are delighted to have attended the Health Card Plus launch ceremony at the Chief Minister's House in KP Peshawar today, February 19, 2025. This initiative demonstrates the KP government's commitment to providing accessible healthcare to the underprivileged segments of our society, and we are deeply grateful for their efforts.

The Sehat Card Plus program, a flagship initiative of the KP government, has already made significant strides in providing free inpatient healthcare services to over 7.2 million families in the province . The program's emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes for the poor is truly commendable.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the IDF for their unwavering support and guidance. Their contributions to our field of Optometry have been invaluable, and we are confident that with their continued support, we will achieve remarkable milestones in the near future.

In fact, we are eagerly anticipating significant developments in Optometry KP, which will be announced soon, In Sha Allah. These advancements will undoubtedly elevate the standards of eye care in the province and have a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals.

30/01/2025

Today, Dated 29/01/2025,
Senior cabinet of the Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF) visited Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) to investigate concerns regarding the recently appointed Optometrists. During our visit, we met with the senior management of LRH and shared all relevant details regarding the recruitment process.

LRH administration provided their justification, stating that while it is understandable to question the recruitment process when an advertisement was shared in March 2022 and appointments were made in January 2025, the step taken was entirely legal and within the hospital's rights. They also assured us that the selection process was conducted purely on a merit basis and they addressed most of our queries, eliminating any doubts regarding transparency.

*Furthermore, we highlighted two key concerns:*

*_1. The Need for Additional Optometrist Posts at LRH –_* We emphasized that the Ophthalmology Department at LRH requires at least three to four more Optometrists. The administration acknowledged this need and assured us that they will work towards creating additional Optometrist positions in the future.

*_2. Paid Internship Opportunities for Fresh Optometry Graduates –*_ We raised the point that while Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) offers paid internship programs for fresh graduate Optometrists, LRH does not have a similar program. The management acknowledged this as a valid concern and assured us of their willingness to support and address this issue.

We are grateful to the LRH administration for their time, cooperation and commitment to strengthening Optometry services within the hospital. We look forward to further collaboration for the betterment of eye care services and optometry professionals.

Regards
Insaf Optometry Forum

01/01/2025

*Happy New Year 2025!*

Dear Optometry Community!

As we step into 2025, the Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF) extends its warmest wishes to each of you for a year filled with health, happiness and success. Together, we have made remarkable strides in elevating our profession and we look forward to an even brighter future for optometry.

May this year bring new opportunities for growth, innovation and collaboration, enabling us to better serve our communities and advance ocular health for all.
Let us continue to uphold the values of dedication, compassion and excellence in our field.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our shared vision. Here's to a prosperous and impactful year ahead!

Warm regards,
Insaf Optometry Forum (IOF)
"Committed to Serving Humanity through Vision"

21/11/2024

20 نومبر 2024 کو حیات آباد میڈیکل کمپلیکس (HMC) کے کانفرنس روم میں ایک اہم اجلاس طلب کیا گیا۔ اجلاس میں خیبرپختونخوا حکومت کے معزز حکام، ایچ ایم سی انتظامیہ، سینئر ڈاکٹرز، شعبہ جات کے سربراہان اور انصاف آپٹومیٹری فورم (IOF) اور انصاف ڈاکٹرز فورم (IDF) کے نمائندوں نے شرکت کی۔

کلیدی حاضرین
*کے پی کے حکومتی اہلکار:*

1-ڈاکٹر مدیر - صدر، IDF پاکستان؛ وزیر اعلیٰ کے پی کے فوکل پرسن
2-ڈاکٹر نبی جان آفریدی - صدر، IDF KP؛ وزیر صحت کے پی کے فوکل پرسن
*HMC انتظامیہ*

1-ڈاکٹر شہزاد اکبر - ہسپتال کے ڈائریکٹر، ایچ ایم سی
2-ڈاکٹر مشتاق خٹک- میڈیکل ڈائریکٹر، ایچ ایم سی
*ایچ ایم سی کے سینئر ڈاکٹرز اور* *HODs* :

1-ڈاکٹر عمران اللہ - ایسوسی ایٹ پروفیسر، انچارج گیسٹرو انٹرالوجی ڈیپارٹمنٹ
2-ڈاکٹر نظیف - صدر، IDF HMC؛ CRC محکمہ HMC
3-ڈاکٹر تواب یوسفزئی - سیکرٹری جنرل، IDF HMC
4-ڈاکٹر محبوب - آرتھوپیڈکس ڈیپارٹمنٹ، ایچ ایم سی
5-ڈاکٹر فائق - آئی کے ڈی ڈیپارٹمنٹ، ایچ ایم سی
6-برن اینڈ پلاسٹک سرجری کے سینئر حکام
*IOF وفد:*

1-ڈاکٹر مریم عزیز - صدر، IOF
2-ڈاکٹر عبدالرحمن خٹک - نائب صدر، IOF
3-ڈاکٹر حمید اللہ بنگش - انفارمیشن سیکرٹری، IOF
4-ڈاکٹر یومنہ طارق - کابینہ ممبر، IOF

*ایجنڈا اور بات چیت*
میٹنگ میں ایچ ایم سی کے محکموں کو درپیش مختلف مسائل کو حل کرنے پر توجہ مرکوز کی گئی، خاص طور پر آپٹومیٹری اور آنکھوں کی دیکھ بھال کی خدمات کے شعبے میں چیلنجوں پر توجہ دی گئی۔
مندرجہ ذیل نکات پر بحث ہوئی اور قراردادیں تجویز کی گئیں۔IOFکی طرف سے نمایاں کردہ مسائل:

1- ایچ ایم سی فی الحال 30 آپٹومیٹرسٹ انٹرنیز کو PKR 35,000/ماہ کا وظیفہ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ تاہم، اس کو کم کرکے PKR 20,000/ماہ کرنے کی تجویز ہے۔
IOF کی درخواست: وظیفہ کو PKR 35,000/ماہ پر برقرار رکھیں یا انٹرنز کے لیے مناسب معاوضہ یقینی بنانے کے لیے اس میں اضافہ کریں۔
2-ایچ ایم سی میں فی الحال صرف چار آپٹومیٹرسٹ ملازم ہیں، جبکہ مریضوں کی ضروریات کو پورا کرنے کے لیے آٹھ کی ضرورت ہے۔
قرارداد: آئی ڈی ایف اور آئی او ایف آپٹومیٹرسٹ کی اضافی آسامیاں بنانے کی وکالت کرنے کے لیے آپتھلمولوجی ڈیپارٹمنٹ کے ساتھ تعاون کریں گے۔

3-پشاور یونیورسٹی (UoP) نے ایک OD (ڈاکٹر آف آپٹومیٹری) پروگرام شروع کیا ہے، جسے الحاق کے مسائل کی وجہ سے خیبر میڈیکل یونیورسٹی (KMU) سے تعاون حاصل نہیں ہے۔ تنازعات کو حل کریں اور PICO یا اس جیسے اداروں کو علاقائی مطالبات کو پورا کرنے کے لیے OD پروگرام پیش کرنے کی ترغیب دیں۔

4-نئی آئی او پی ڈی کی تعمیر برسوں سے التوا کا شکار ہے۔ دریں اثنا، کمرہ 18 بھیڑ بھرا رہتا ہے کیونکہ اس میں آرتھوپیٹک اور ریفریکشن اسٹیشن دونوں جگہ موجود ہے۔ نئے آئی او پی ڈی کی تعمیر کو تیز کریں اور مریضوں کی بھیڑ کو کم کرنے کے لیے موجودہ سہولیات کو وسعت دیں۔

5-ضروری آلات جیسے B-scans اور دیگر اہم آلات کو مناسب دیکھ بھال اور تزئین و آرائش کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
عزم: متعلقہ حکام نے یقین دلایا کہ ان مسائل کو فوری طور پر حل کیا جائے گا۔
نتیجہ
اجلاس نمایاں خدشات کو دور کرنے کے متفقہ عزم کے ساتھ اختتام پذیر ہوا۔ کے پی حکومت کے حکام، HMC انتظامیہ، اور IDF/IOF کے نمائندوں نے HMC میں صحت کی دیکھ بھال کی خدمات کو بڑھانے کے لیے باہمی تعاون سے کام کرنے کا عہد کیا، خاص طور پر آپٹومیٹری اور آنکھوں کی دیکھ بھال کے شعبے میں۔ قراردادوں پر عملدرآمد کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے فوری اقدامات کیے جائیں گے، آئندہ اجلاسوں میں پیش رفت کا جائزہ لیا جائے گا۔

نیک تمنائیں
ڈاکٹر عبدالرحمن صدیقی
نائب صدر، IOF