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Ms Carol Semple

Optometry Ayr

Ms Carol Semple

15 years of experience

9,703+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Carol Semple at a glance

Ms Carol Semple is an Optometry practitioner based in Ayr, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Ayr, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Carol Semple holds a first-class Bachelor of Science Honors degree in optometry from Glasgow Caledonian University. She has been with Urquhart Opticians for 3.5 months, bringing with her 18 years of experience as an optometrist.
Carol values being part of a close-knit team and respects the business's values and aspirations. She completed her Independent Prescribing qualification in 2021, enabling her to effectively support Prof. Srinivasan in her role within the clinic. Carol also has a particular interest in diabetic eye disease and contributes to the Ayrshire & Arran Diabetic Screening Programme as a Level 2 diabetic grader.

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

— Ms Carol Semple

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Ayr (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra, Ayr (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-230272 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-F26A577E · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,587
Annual physical exam 99395 2,725
Vaccination administration 90471 997
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,802

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Carol Semple
HEADSHOT
Carol Semple in consultation
IN OFFICE
Carol Semple with the team
WITH TEAM
Carol Semple at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Carol Semple

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Carol Semple, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5216/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39737357 · cited by 171
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Carol Semple, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8233/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31677096 · cited by 129

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · carol.semple@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 Carol Semple's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Carol Semple treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ayr matters

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  • What does Carol Semple specialise in?

    Carol Semple specialises in Optometry in Ayr, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Carol Semple treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Carol Semple practise?

    Carol Semple practises in Ayr, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Carol Semple speaks English.

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