Prof. Simon Barnard is an Optometry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 50+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Professor Simon Barnard is a highly experienced Optometrist at Barnard Levit, as well as a Professor of Optometry, and the Chief Medical Officer of IRRIS Medical Technologies. He graduated from City University in 1976 with a First Class Honours degree. Following his work at NOOR Eye Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, he completed his training in private practice and at the Department of Contact Lenses and Prosthetics at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
From 1979 to 1999, Professor Barnard served as a full-time Lecturer in Clinical Optometry at the Department of Optometry & Visual Science at City University, London. He was the Director of Paediatric Clinics until 2002 and a Tutor in Ocular Disease until 2004. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Department of Optometry & Visual Science, School of Health Sciences at Hadassah College in Jerusalem, Israel, where he oversees the clinical section of the Master's Degree program, including modules on Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties and Paediatrics. Additionally, he is the Director of Ocular Medicine at the Institute of Optometry, London. He served as a UK representative on the European Council of Optometrists (ECOO) Board of Examiners until 2009, where he was the Convenor of the Abnormal Ocular Conditions module of the European Diploma of Optometry and Chairman of the Scope of Practice Committee. He is also a member of the Society for Coloured Lens Prescribers and a founding member of the European Academy of Optometry.
Professor Barnard was awarded his PhD for his research on eye movements in 1999. He is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists and the American Academy of Optometry. His qualifications include Certificates in Ocular Therapeutics from both the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, USA, and City University, London. He holds a specialist Diploma in Contact Lens Practice from the British College of Optometrists and certifications in Contact Lenses for Abnormal Ocular Conditions, Diabetic Shared Care, Glaucoma Shared Care, Learning Difficulties, and Paediatric Optometry from City University, London. He earned the Diploma in Clinical Optometry (with Distinction) in 2001 and qualified as an Independent Optometrist Therapeutic Prescriber in 2011, subsequently entering the GOC register in this specialty. He was awarded a Fellowship of the European Academy of Optometry in May 2014.
With over 30 clinical papers published in journals or books, Professor Barnard is the co-editor and author of the textbook "Paediatric Eye Care," published by Blackwell Science in 1996. He is also the co-inventor of the Volk Eye Check. He has delivered over 150 invited postgraduate lectures and research presentations across various countries, including Croatia, France, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Israel, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Trinidad, the UK, and the USA. His primary clinical interest lies in paediatric optometry and the visual aspects of learning difficulties, where he adopts an evidence-based approach.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
Share your experience
— help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
Recent reviews
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Prof. Simon Barnard's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Simon Barnard treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.
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 London 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.
Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.
What does Simon Barnard specialise in?
Simon Barnard specialises in Optometry in London, GB. 50 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Simon Barnard treat?
Simon Barnard treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Simon Barnard practise?
Simon Barnard practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Simon Barnard speak?
Simon Barnard speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with Simon Barnard?
Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
We use essential cookies for the site to work. With your consent we also use
analytics + marketing cookies to improve EuroClinics. You can change your
choice any time on the cookies page.
