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Mr Drew Thompson

Verified Optometry Lytham Saint Annes

Mr Drew Thompson

9 years of experience 5.0 (20 verified reviews)

5,582+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Drew Thompson at a glance

Mr Drew Thompson is an Optometry practitioner based in Lytham Saint Annes, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Lytham Saint Annes, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Drew Thompson is an Independent Prescribing Specialist Optometrist and the owner of Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists. With over two decades of experience since qualifying as an Optometrist in 2001, he has developed a special interest in corneal disease and its treatment. Mr. Thompson frequently provides consultations for patients dealing with traumatic eye injuries or corneal diseases, particularly those who require complex contact lens therapy.
In addition to his private practice, Mr. Thompson has volunteered in the cornea service at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for an extended period. He has expertise in anterior segment eye disease. He plays a significant role in the post-operative management of patients who have undergone corneal grafts and cataract surgeries, both in the private and NHS (National Health Service) sectors. Mr. Thompson is also knowledgeable about refractive surgery management, specifically clear lens extraction surgery, and is part of the team that offers the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) procedure locally.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Mr. Thompson is a member of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) and one of the founding members of the locally organised CLERD group, a professional network for exchanging knowledge and experiences. He currently holds the position of Membership Secretary for the Lancashire Optical Society, which is dedicated to providing continuing education opportunities for community eyecare professionals.

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

— Mr Drew Thompson

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Lytham Saint Annes (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Lytham Saint Annes (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-955561 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-B1464574 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 849
Annual physical exam 99395 2,287
Vaccination administration 90471 1,615
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,720

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

Office, team & in practice

Drew Thompson
HEADSHOT
Drew Thompson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Drew Thompson with the team
WITH TEAM
Drew Thompson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Drew Thompson

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Drew Thompson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5076/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35484756 · cited by 185
  2. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Drew Thompson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3915/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30357607 · cited by 59
  3. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Drew Thompson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9226/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38234434 · cited by 133

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Lytham Saint Annes · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry 2026-03-16 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry? 2026-01-11 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · drew.thompson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
20 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Mr Drew Thompson's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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