We were delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the SightCare Awards 2026
We were delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the SightCare Awards 2026:
Clinical Excellence and Specialist Clinic.
Martin and Michael recently attended the OSI Dry Eye Masterclass in London
Martin and Michael recently attended the OSI Dry Eye Masterclass in London exploring the latest advances in dry eye science and clinical practice. As an optical practice internationally recognised for our dry eye expertise staying at the forefront of innovation is central to the care we provide our patients every day.
Dr Martin Smith, a world leading dry eye expert attended the European Dry Eye Conference, Milan.
Dr Martin Smith BSc. DOptom DipTp (IP) Higher Cert Glauc MCOptom
Optometrist Independent Prescriber
Michael Spends a Day With Lumenis Exploring IPL Therapy for Dry Eye Management
Recently, our contact lens optician Michael, spent a day as a guest of Lumenis learning the intricacies of IPL/intense pulsed light treatment in dry eye management.
We have a great team trained in both IPL and low level light therapy, under the tutelage of Dr Smith. This depth of experience enables us to offer great service and an extensive range of dry eye care. We are proud to be a world leading dry eye and clinical practice.
For information on dry eye treatment, or to book in for a consultation, please contact Martin Smith Opticians.
Martin Smith Opticians Win UK Technology Practice of the Year 2021
“All the Finalists are great practices”, said the judges “but Martin Smith Opticians stood out for its successful patient management and exemplary action as an ambassador for modern optometry”.
Martin Smith Opticians won the most prestigious Opticians Award for the UK Technology Practice 2021 on 2nd Dec at an illustrious award ceremony at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. Martin Smith Opticians was the only finalist in the East Midlands region and has grown from strength to strength with its extended range of specialist clinical and dry eye treatments– many not readily available elsewhere in the UK. The treatments offered by Dr Martin Smith include Meibomian Gland Probing, Intense Pulsed Light treatment and Dry Eye consultations. Dr Smith is also a Glaucoma Specialist, Independent prescriber and one of the UK’s first 24 ‘autonomous’ surgical and laser trained Optometrists.
Dr Martin Smith – one of the 1st UK based optometrists to be certified to deliver advanced therapeutic techniques
Dr Martin Smith has added additional clinical skills to his already extensive line of qualifications. At the end of 2021 Dr Smith became one of the first optometrists in the UK to become certified to perform laser and surgical procedures independently. The attendance list at the course was a roll call of the high-flyers in UK Optometry and all had a common interest as Dr Smith explains “we had a shared ambition – to make a positive difference”.
Martin Smith Opticians were featured in Lincolnshire Life magazine in October 2021
“Martin Smith Opticians were featured in Lincolnshire Life magazine in October 2021.”
Here is a short extract from the article
Martin Smith Opticians, the private, independent optical practice in the heart of Lincoln, has built an outstanding reputation as the county’s leading optometric and dry eye centre. The practice is owned by Dr Martin Smith, a Doctor of Optometry, independent prescriber, glaucoma and macular expert and one of the most qualified optometrists in the UK. Dr Smith has exciting plans for the future of the practice. “My practice offers the highest level of eye care excellence,” he explained. “I provide an extensive range of eye care from private eye examinations to clinical examinations, dry eye specialist care, glaucoma appointments, and emergency appointments, as well as myopia management appointments for children and young adults, ensuring my patients receive exactly what they need, when they need it, and without restriction.”
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