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Ms Caoimhe McGovern

Optometry London

Ms Caoimhe McGovern

16 years of experience

11,361+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Caoimhe McGovern at a glance

Ms Caoimhe McGovern is an Optometry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Caoimhe McGovern is an experienced optometrist at OCL Vision, with a strong background in both clinical and refractive optometry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Optometry from the University of Manchester in 2015 and has since expanded her expertise with an Independent Prescribing qualification from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Certificate in Glaucoma from UCL.
She has been part of OCL Vision (Ophthalmic Consultants of London) since 2020, where she provides specialist optometric care. Alongside this, she works with Evolutio Ophthalmology, currently serving as Lead Clinician, and has previous experience as a Specialist Refractive Optometrist at Optical Express and in clinical positions at Specsavers, Vision Express, and Aaron Optometrists.
With a passion for delivering precise, patient-focused care, Caoimhe combines her extensive clinical training with advanced prescribing and glaucoma management expertise. She is committed to supporting patients with tailored solutions that enhance both vision and overall eye health.

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

— Ms Caoimhe McGovern

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-469726 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-F5DF3253 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,515
Annual physical exam 99395 69
Vaccination administration 90471 1,893
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 874

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Caoimhe McGovern in consultation
IN OFFICE
Caoimhe McGovern with the team
WITH TEAM
Caoimhe McGovern at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Caoimhe McGovern

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Caoimhe McGovern, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5983/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33846491 · cited by 27
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Caoimhe McGovern, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7153/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34608453 · cited by 49
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Caoimhe McGovern, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2317/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35228906 · cited by 47
  4. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Caoimhe McGovern, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8922/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37644494 · cited by 125

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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · caoimhe.mcgovern@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

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Optometry

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    Caoimhe McGovern specialises in Optometry in London, GB. 11 years of clinical experience.

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    Caoimhe McGovern speaks English.

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