Trust score 8/100
Ms Lesley Smith
👤 13 years of experience
3,494+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Lesley Smith is an IP (Independent Prescribing) Optometrist at Urquhart Opticians, based in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.
Her professional journey began as a pre-registration optometrist in Edinburgh in 1990. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Optometrist at Dollond & Aitchison for nearly a decade, where she eventually became a Managing Optometrist. Subsequently, she joined D Bonellie as an Optometrist, where she dedicated over 16 years of service.
Since September 2019, Lesley has been an integral part of Urquhart Opticians, where she serves as an IP Optometrist on a full-time basis. Lesley obtained her Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University, completing her education in 1990.
Her professional journey began as a pre-registration optometrist in Edinburgh in 1990. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Optometrist at Dollond & Aitchison for nearly a decade, where she eventually became a Managing Optometrist. Subsequently, she joined D Bonellie as an Optometrist, where she dedicated over 16 years of service.
Since September 2019, Lesley has been an integral part of Urquhart Opticians, where she serves as an IP Optometrist on a full-time basis. Lesley obtained her Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University, completing her education in 1990.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Lesley Smith
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Optometry
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Optometry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 577 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 639 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 975 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,496 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.2001/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34737417 · cited by 153
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.5344/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36136495 · cited by 171
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.6635/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32305240 · cited by 189
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.3234/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34083656 · cited by 199
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · Kilmarnock · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Kilmarnock · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
- Awareness When should you see a optometry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · lesley.smith@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
