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Mrs Purvi Thomson

Optometry London

Mrs Purvi Thomson

2 years of experience

5,734+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mrs Purvi Thomson at a glance

Mrs Purvi Thomson is an Optometry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mrs Purvi Thomson is Head of Optometry at OCL Vision, where she leads the optometry team and provides specialist care for patients requiring vision correction and advanced eye treatments. Since qualifying in 2004, she has gained extensive experience across multiple sectors of optometry, including high street practice, hospital care, and specialist clinics.

For seven years, Purvi managed and worked in a high street practice before moving into the hospital sector, where she developed her expertise in complex optometric care. She joined OCL Vision in 2019 as Lead Optometrist and, in 2025, was appointed Head of Optometry in recognition of her leadership and clinical excellence.

Purvi has specialist expertise in supporting patients undergoing laser eye surgery and refractive lens exchange surgery, ensuring tailored assessments and optimal visual outcomes. She also carries out specialist general eye examinations, providing comprehensive care to a wide range of patients. Purvi has a strong interest in ocular surface disease, particularly dry eye, and obtained her Independent Prescribing qualification in 2020, which allows her to manage and treat a broad range of eye conditions.

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

— Mrs Purvi Thomson

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-484496 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-41DC55FC · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,002
Annual physical exam 99395 772
Vaccination administration 90471 1,212
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 883

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

Office, team & in practice

Purvi Thomson
HEADSHOT
Purvi Thomson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Purvi Thomson with the team
WITH TEAM
Purvi Thomson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Purvi Thomson

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Purvi Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4241/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32898492 · cited by 194
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Purvi Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7178/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35846050 · cited by 128
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Purvi Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9228/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37813510 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · purvi.thomson@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

Mrs Purvi Thomson's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Purvi Thomson specialise in?

    Purvi Thomson specialises in Optometry in London, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Purvi Thomson treat?

    Purvi Thomson treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Purvi Thomson practise?

    Purvi Thomson practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Purvi Thomson speak?

    Purvi Thomson speaks English.

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