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Dr. Alex Levit

Optometry London

Dr. Alex Levit

8 years of experience

7,541+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Alex Levit at a glance

Dr. Alex Levit is an Optometry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2014). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Alex Levit is a Principal Optometrist and Partner with a profound expertise in optometry and contact lenses. Graduating from City University London in 1990, he achieved Fellowship of the College of Optometrists (FCOptom), specialising in contact lenses and children's visual problems, a distinction held by only 20 professionals at the time. His career highlights include serving as Principal Optometrist and contact lens specialist at Moorfields Eye Hospital (St. George’s Eye Department) from 1996 to 2006, alongside his role as the contact lens specialist at Central Middlesex Hospital.
Dr. Levit earned his doctorate researching specialist scleral and corneal lenses for managing keratoconus and related irregular corneal disorders. He provides optometric expert medico-legal services and consults for contact lens manufacturers. Notably, Dr. Levit is the inventor of the ALK™ system, a pioneering contact lens design and fitting system for keratoconus manufactured by Ultravision CLPL, widely used in the UK and globally.
Recognised for his contributions, Dr. Levit was shortlisted for the national award of Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year in 2012. He remains actively involved in the field, specialising in the treatment of corneal disorders, post-refractive surgery complications, and a wide spectrum of contact lens modalities—from soft lenses to complex hybrid and scleral lenses.
Dr. Levit is a member of the International Association for Binocular Vision (IVBV) in the UK, integrating the MKH system of binocular vision correction into his practice. His clinical interests also encompass glaucoma management, anterior segment conditions, refractive surgery, retinal pathology, and cataract co-management. Committed to professional development, he attends conferences, publishes in journals, and lectures internationally, contributing significantly to the field of optometry.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Alex Levit

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-758365 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-3248332E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,832
Annual physical exam 99395 2,422
Vaccination administration 90471 2,318
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,385

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alex Levit
HEADSHOT
Alex Levit in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alex Levit with the team
WITH TEAM
Alex Levit at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Alex Levit

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Alex Levit, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5620/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39102381 · cited by 56
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Alex Levit, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5604/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39717194 · cited by 42
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Alex Levit, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3674/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30284518 · cited by 20
  4. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Alex Levit, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8922/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36213626 · cited by 62

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alex.levit@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Alex Levit's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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  • What does Alex Levit specialise in?

    Alex Levit specialises in Optometry in London, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Alex Levit practise?

    Alex Levit practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Alex Levit speaks English.

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