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Kate Hurt

Optometry United Kingdom

Kate Hurt

16 years of experience

4,793+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Kate Hurt at a glance

Kate Hurt is an Optometry practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006).

About

Mrs. Kate Hurt is an experienced Optometrist practising at Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists. She graduated from Bradford University in 1990. After completing her pre-registration year, she relocated to the Fylde coast and has been dedicated to independent optometry practice ever since. In November 2006, she became a part of G R Hardwick (Optometrist). 
Kate is an active member of the Lancashire Optical Society and regularly participates in meetings and continuing education groups as a member of the Lancashire Optical Committee and 1st Choice Eyecare Consortium.
A significant highlight in her career was a voluntary trip to Kenya, where she served as an optometrist for Vision Aid Overseas. This international charity is committed to combating poverty by improving access to eye care services in developing countries, reflecting Kate's passion for contributing to global eye health. 

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

— Kate Hurt

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de València (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-880532 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-AACE3FC2 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,795
Annual physical exam 99395 2,325
Vaccination administration 90471 2,549
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,618

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kate Hurt
HEADSHOT
Kate Hurt in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kate Hurt with the team
WITH TEAM
Kate Hurt at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Kate Hurt

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Kate Hurt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9872/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36616804 · cited by 83
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Kate Hurt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2142/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38491702 · cited by 129
  3. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Kate Hurt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7020/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39402970 · cited by 7
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Kate Hurt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5629/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38092509 · cited by 157

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — · 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 · kate.hurt@euroclinics.example

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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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