Episode 21 - Isma Tahir

In this episode, Keyur interviews Isma Tahir, a qualified optometrist and founder of Sight Relief (https://sight-relief.org/), a charity focused on providing eye care in rural Pakistan. Isma shares her journey from being an optometrist in the UK to starting a charity that addresses visual impairment in underserved communities. The conversation explores the challenges of starting a charity, the importance of integrating optometry into primary care, and the continuous learning that comes with working in diverse healthcare settings. Isma emphasizes the need for access to eye care and the potential for optometrists to make a significant impact globally.If you would like to donate or volunteer please check out https://sight-relief.org/ or media_sightrelief on Instagram.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Isma Tahir and Her Journey02:22 Site Relief: Integrating Eye Care in Pakistan07:17 Starting a Charity: Challenges and Triumphs10:52 The Scope of Optometry in Pakistan15:38 International Experience: Optometry Across Borders20:07 Returning to Scotland: Hospital Work and Learning23:45 0319 (1).mp4