Dr. Abdullah Z. Alotaibi
Associated Professor in Clinical Low Vision
Department of Optometry
College of Applied Medical Sciences
King Saud University
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Academic Degrees:
B.Sc.
University: King Saud University College: Applied Medical Sciences
University Location : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
M.Sc.
University: University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) College: Optometry and Vision Sciences
University Location (City/State/Country): Manchester, UK.
Major and Minor: Optometry, Low Vision.
Ph.D.
University: University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) College: Optometry and Vision Sciences
University Location (City/State/Country): Manchester, UK.
Major and Minor: Optometry, Low Vision>
Employment and Administrative History
· Associated Professor, Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, from 2007 to present.
· Head of Low Vision Clinic and Rehab Unit- King Fahad Medical City (KFMC)- Ministry of Health from 23/4/2005 to present.
· Low Vision Consultant – King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) - Ministry of Health from 23/4/2005 to present.
· Consultant of Clinical Optometry and Low Vision, University Hospitals, King Saud University, from 01/9/1421H (24/10/2003) to present.
· Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, from 2002 to 2006.
· Demonstrator, Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, 1414 H (1993).
Administrative Assignments
- Dean of college (2008 - to date).
- Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Applied Medical
Sciences, King Saud University from 1423H (2003G) to present.
- Consultant in King Abdullah for Research and consultation (KARCI)
from 2003 to present.
- Supervisor of accreditation Unit in College of Applied Medical Science-
King Saud University from 2006 to present.
- Supervisor of Optometry Department in College of Applied
Medical Sciences- King Saud University in 2006.
- Supervisor of Health Rehabilitation Department in College of Applied
Medical Sciences- King Saud University from 2005 to 2006.
- Supervisor of Clinical Laboratory Department in College of Applied
Medical Sciences- King Saud University from 2004 to 2005.
- Supervisor of Community Health Department in College of Applied
Medical Sciences- King Saud University from March- 2004 to January- 2005.
Participation in Conferences, Symposiaum
A) Conferences:
1- International Conference on Low Vision, 2005- London- UK " Education of visually impaired students in Saudi Arabia, segregation Versus integration" (ORAL PRESENTATION).
2- Saudi Ophthalmologic society meeting, 2004, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (ATTENDANCE).
3- Head of Scientific Committee of low vision and Blind Conference- 2003- King Khalid Eye Specialties Hospital (KKESH) – Riyadh- Saudi Arabia"Introduction to Low vision and Low Vision Aids "(ORAL PRESENTATION).
4-International Conference on Low Vision, 1999- New York- USA " The effect of some typographical factors on reading performance in visual impairment" (ORAL PRESENTATION).
5- International Conference on Low Vision, 1996- Madrid- Spain " Reducing disability glare in simulated cataract" ( POSTER).
6-"Common Eye Diseases in Saudi Arabia" Symposium- King Khalid Eye Specialties Hospital (KKESH)- 1991- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (ATTENDANCE).
B) Symposia and Workshops:
- Basic Telescope Workshop– New York- USA- 1999.
- Advanced Telescopes workshop New York-USA- 1999 .
A) Membership of Scientific Associations:
¨ Member of Saudi Ophthalmology Society (SOS) (2005).
¨ Member of Ebsar Foundation for Visually Impaired (from 2005 to present).
Other Activities:
A) Committees:
¨ Member, Curriculum Development Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences,
KSU, 2006- to present.
¨ Member of National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment
(NCAAA)- Ministry of Higher Education- Saudi Arabia, (from 2005 to
present).
¨ Member of Optometry Committee- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS)-
Riyadh- Saudi Arabia (from 2003- to present).
¨ Member, Research Development Committee, Dept. of Optometry, College of
Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University (KSU) (from 2002-to
Presen).
¨ Member, Research and Development Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences,
King Saud University (KSU) ( from 2001 –to present).
A) Councils:
- Member of College Council, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, since 14/10/1423H (19/12/2002G) to present.
- Member of Optometry Department Council, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, since 24/08/1421H (22/11/2000G) to present
3) University and Community Service:
- Written invited articles to Saudi Daily newspapers: Al-Riyadh, Al-Jazirah, Okaz, Alyamamah Magazine and Almultqa Alsehe and Althqafiah (London) Magazines.
- Article Reviewer (2006 to present) for Saudi Medical Journal.