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Ms Lydia Smith

Optometry Monmouth

Ms Lydia Smith

7 years of experience

9,226+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Lydia Smith at a glance

Ms Lydia Smith is an Optometry practitioner based in Monmouth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Monmouth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Lydia Smith is an accomplished optometrist and an independent practice owner with a wealth of experience in her field. 
Currently, Lydia serves as the Director and Optometrist at Ernest Opticians, and holds a position at Monnow Eyecare. Prior to her current roles, Lydia gained valuable experience as an Optometrist at Phillips Opticians and Specsavers. 
Lydia pursued her education at Cardiff University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optometry in 2011.

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

— Ms Lydia Smith

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Monmouth (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Monmouth (GB)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-430942 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-74184EAD · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 843
Annual physical exam 99395 1,517
Vaccination administration 90471 2,925
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,602

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lydia Smith in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lydia Smith with the team
WITH TEAM
Lydia Smith at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Lydia Smith

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lydia Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2419/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36515152 · cited by 155
  2. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Lydia Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2768/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30970782 · cited by 49

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lydia.smith@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 Lydia Smith's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Lydia Smith 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 Monmouth matters

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Lydia Smith specialise in?

    Lydia Smith specialises in Optometry in Monmouth, GB. 14 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Lydia Smith treat?

    Lydia Smith treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lydia Smith practise?

    Lydia Smith practises in Monmouth, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lydia Smith speak?

    Lydia Smith speaks English.

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