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Ms Linda Dempsey

Optometry Stranraer

Ms Linda Dempsey

12 years of experience

2,702+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Linda Dempsey at a glance

Ms Linda Dempsey is an Optometry practitioner based in Stranraer, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Stranraer, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Linda Dempsey holds the dual role of Store/People Development Director and IP Optometrist at Urquhart Opticians. With a strong background in optometry, Linda has been serving at Urquhart Opticians since September 2016, where she leads the patient care team and oversees all aspects of team training. As a qualified Independent Prescriber, she ensures the highest standards of eye care for her patients.
Prior to joining Urquhart Opticians, Linda gained valuable experience as an optometrist at Specsavers for nine years. She pursued her education at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she completed her BSc in Optometry in 2007 and Therapeutic Prescribing for Optometrists course in 2019. Linda is dedicated to patient care and to providing exceptional eye services.

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

— Ms Linda Dempsey

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Stranraer (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra, Stranraer (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-889925 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-5E8E3B21 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,670
Annual physical exam 99395 208
Vaccination administration 90471 1,328
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,871

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Linda Dempsey
HEADSHOT
Linda Dempsey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Linda Dempsey with the team
WITH TEAM
Linda Dempsey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Linda Dempsey

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Linda Dempsey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5826/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38335127 · cited by 94
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Linda Dempsey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3459/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39474256 · cited by 28
  3. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Linda Dempsey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4613/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38959711 · cited by 90

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · linda.dempsey@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 Linda Dempsey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Linda Dempsey 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 Stranraer matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Stranraer carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Linda Dempsey specialise in?

    Linda Dempsey specialises in Optometry in Stranraer, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Linda Dempsey treat?

    Linda Dempsey treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Linda Dempsey practise?

    Linda Dempsey practises in Stranraer, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Linda Dempsey speaks English.

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