01/05/2026
Optometrists are vital to Pakistan’s eye care system, serving as primary providers who detect, manage, and prevent vision and eye problems.
They help reduce avoidable blindness through early diagnosis and referral, support public health via screenings and awareness, and ease the burden on ophthalmologists.
By improving vision, they enhance education, productivity, and quality of life. Strengthening optometry services is therefore essential for better health outcomes and socioeconomic development in Pakistan.