Ms
Ms Lydia Smith
Optometry
About
Currently, Lydia serves as the Director and Optometrist at Ernest Opticians, and holds a position at Monnow Eyecare. Prior to her current roles, Lydia gained valuable experience as an Optometrist at Phillips Opticians and Specsavers.
Lydia pursued her education at Cardiff University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optometry in 2011.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Lydia Smith
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Optometry
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 843 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,517 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,925 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,602 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 9
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Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2419/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36515152 · cited by 155
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European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
DOI: 10.2768/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30970782 · cited by 49
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
- Awareness When should you see a optometry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · lydia.smith@euroclinics.example