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Kate Hurt
Optometry
English
4,793+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mrs. Kate Hurt is an experienced Optometrist practising at Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists. She graduated from Bradford University in 1990. After completing her pre-registration year, she relocated to the Fylde coast and has been dedicated to independent optometry practice ever since. In November 2006, she became a part of G R Hardwick (Optometrist).
Kate is an active member of the Lancashire Optical Society and regularly participates in meetings and continuing education groups as a member of the Lancashire Optical Committee and 1st Choice Eyecare Consortium.
A significant highlight in her career was a voluntary trip to Kenya, where she served as an optometrist for Vision Aid Overseas. This international charity is committed to combating poverty by improving access to eye care services in developing countries, reflecting Kate's passion for contributing to global eye health.
Kate is an active member of the Lancashire Optical Society and regularly participates in meetings and continuing education groups as a member of the Lancashire Optical Committee and 1st Choice Eyecare Consortium.
A significant highlight in her career was a voluntary trip to Kenya, where she served as an optometrist for Vision Aid Overseas. This international charity is committed to combating poverty by improving access to eye care services in developing countries, reflecting Kate's passion for contributing to global eye health.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Kate Hurt
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Optometry
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Optometry
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,795 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,325 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,549 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,618 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.9872/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36616804 · cited by 83
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.2142/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38491702 · cited by 129
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
DOI: 10.7020/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39402970 · cited by 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.5629/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38092509 · cited by 157
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
- Awareness When should you see a optometry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · kate.hurt@euroclinics.example
