Andrew F. Smith, PhD, FARVO
President

Email: Andrew.Smith@MedMetricsinc.com

Qualifications:

BA, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

MSc (Health Economics) University of Aberdeen, Scotland

MSc (Eye Health) University of London, England

PhD (Public Health & Health Economics) University of London, England

The research team at MedMetrics Inc, is directed by Dr. Andrew F. Smith. Dr. Smith has over 30 years experience in economics, health economics and epidemiological research in Canada, the USA, and Europe as well as over 100 plus publications in a number of peer reviewed journals and scientific meetings. From 2001 to 2007, prior to establishing MedMetrics Inc., Dr. Smith was Regional Health Economics Manager for Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa for Alcon Laboratories Ltd., and was responsible for epidemiologic, health economics and outcomes research activities related to market access, market support, pricing and reimbursement issues across a wide range of both ocular pharmaceutical and medical device products.

A graduate of McGill University and the Faculty of Medicine, University of London, England. Dr. Smith was previously a Visiting Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at King’s College London, UK (2014-2024) and during the academic year 2013-2014, Dr. Smith was a visiting Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at the University of Bath in England. Dr. Smith has also been an Adjunct Professor (Health Economics) at McGill University in Montreal, Canada (2008-2012). In addition, Dr. Smith has held appointments at the following academic centers: The Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, University of Oxford (1995-2009); University of Michigan (1998-1999); Wills Eye Hospital (1999-2001); Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London (1994-1995); and the Department of Economics, McGill University (1991-1992).

Dr. Smith has also been a consultant and instructor to a number of government and non-government bodies, medical research and/or education agencies and business organizations on topics related to epidemiology, health economics and health services research. Dr. Smith is a member of The Royal Statistical Society; a Fellow of The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO); The Royal Economic Society; as well as the American and Canadian Economic Associations.

Dr. Leah Fraser

Clinical Research Consultant

Qualifications:

Doctor of Optometry, University of Waterloo, Canada

Advanced Therapeutic Diploma, Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA.

Dr. Leah Fraser is a graduate of the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Originally based in Toronto, and now in Eastern Ontario Dr Fraser has provided clinical optometric eye care across in both urban and rural settings and focuses on comprehensive eye health services with a strong emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Dr Fraser’s clinical expertise spans from the delivery of primary eye care examinations, including OCT imaging and chronic disease management, to working closely with families and underserved populations. Throughout her career, she has prioritized access to care, particularly for children and marginalized groups, and has been deeply involved in advocacy for improved pediatric vision screening programs.

In recent years, driven by her desire to impact eye health at a systems level, Dr. Fraser has focussed on applied clinical research in eye care. Her research interests center on childhood vision care access, rural healthcare equity, and evidence-based policy development, with a special focus on improving early eye examinations and intervention programs. Dr. Fraser’s ability to translate clinical knowledge into research is evident through her ongoing projects, such as studying the role of childhood vision health in educational success and participating in clinical trials aimed at refining vision screening methods. Her experience as a public speaker and educator, combined with her advocacy work for national vision screening standards, positions her as a strong advocate for the integration of eye health into broader healthcare and educational frameworks.

Dr. Fraser is also currently studying towards an MSc in Clinical Trials Research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at the University of London, UK.