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Ms Jennifer Etherington

Optometry Darlington

Ms Jennifer Etherington

15 years of experience

10,641+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Jennifer Etherington at a glance

Ms Jennifer Etherington is an Optometry practitioner based in Darlington, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Darlington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Jennifer Etherington is a well experienced Optometrist at Cooper & Leatherbarrow Darlington with over 25 years of experience in optometry. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Optometry at Aston University in 1998. 
Over the 25 years of her career, Jennifer has gained experience in both multiples and independent practices. Jennifer thrives in a patient-focused environment and takes pride in offering personalised optical solutions tailored to individual visual needs.
In 2018, Jennifer earned her Professional Certificate in Glaucoma from Bradford University. She is also accredited in myopia control and holds WOPEC accreditation in various areas, including pre and post cataract, MECS/CUES, children's screening, repeat glaucoma reading, OHT monitoring, and working with people with learning difficulties. She has over three years of experience with OCT, and extensive familiarity with volk, fundus cameras, Humphrey field analysers, and contact lens fitting.

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

— Ms Jennifer Etherington

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Darlington (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Optometry
    UAB Barcelona, Darlington (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-807284 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-DA0B90C5 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,479
Annual physical exam 99395 2,473
Vaccination administration 90471 1,289
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,998

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

Office, team & in practice

Jennifer Etherington
HEADSHOT
Jennifer Etherington in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jennifer Etherington with the team
WITH TEAM
Jennifer Etherington at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Jennifer Etherington

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jennifer Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2264/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39381283 · cited by 119
  2. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Jennifer Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7903/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31002216 · cited by 189
  3. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jennifer Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7343/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36679615 · cited by 75
  4. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Jennifer Etherington, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4549/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38252553 · cited by 57

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Darlington · 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 · jennifer.etherington@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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