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Ms Alexandra Young

Optometry Edinburgh

Ms Alexandra Young

12 years of experience

6,126+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Alexandra Young at a glance

Ms Alexandra Young is an Optometry practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Alexandra Young is an experienced Optometrist and serves as the Clinical Lead at Cameron Optometry. She holds a BSc (hons) in Optometry and Vision Science, an independent prescribing qualification, and an MSc (distinction) in Primary Care Ophthalmology from The University of Edinburgh. In addition to her academic achievements, Alexandra completed the Paediatric Eye Care Certificate course with Ulster University in 2021 and is currently pursuing the Professional Certificate in Low Vision with Cardiff University.
In her professional roles, Alexandra works at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in ophthalmology, where she provides care to children in the paediatric service and screens paediatric patients for uveitis, a type of eye inflammation associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She has also expanded her expertise to include the treatment of complex eye conditions, including glaucoma patients. 
Beyond her career, Alexandra is passionate about travel and is a budding astrophotographer. She eagerly anticipates the opportunity to return to Sweden and Norway to capture the aurora borealis.

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

— Ms Alexandra Young

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-808766 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-F1F2A479 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,796
Annual physical exam 99395 1,906
Vaccination administration 90471 1,242
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,141

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alexandra Young
HEADSHOT
Alexandra Young in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alexandra Young with the team
WITH TEAM
Alexandra Young at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Alexandra Young

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Alexandra Young, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7307/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33091490 · cited by 20
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Alexandra Young, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8741/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35164267 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alexandra.young@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

Ms Alexandra Young's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Alexandra Young specialise in?

    Alexandra Young specialises in Optometry in Edinburgh, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Alexandra Young practise?

    Alexandra Young practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Alexandra Young speaks English.

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