Press Releases
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New pregnancy eye screening initiative to protect the sight of women with diabetes
14th June 2023
HSE Diabetic RetinaScreen programme's initiative to provide free, sight-saving screening during pregnancy -
Light-Coloured Irish Irish More Vulnerable to UV-Related Eye Disease
14th June 2023
With the summer finally upon us and the hope of some sunshine to enjoy, the Eye Doctors of Ireland are reminding people to make sure they check for the CE Mark[1] on sunglasses before they buy the essential summer -
Applications now invited: ICO / Bayer Clinical Training & Educational Bursary 2023
15th March 2023
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists is delighted to announce that applications for its Clinical Training and Education Bursary are now invited. … -
Traynor Fellowship 2023
1st March 2023
This project is multi-faceted and is part of a longitudinal study exploring the role of the inner blood retina barrier (iBRB) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). -
The Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award 2022
9th November 2022
The deadline for the 2022 Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award has been extended until 28th February 2023 -
See The Full Story AMD Awareness Week 2022
20th September 2022
Today marks the 15th annual Awareness Week for AMD - the leading cause of sight loss for those aged over 50 -
Traynor Fellowship 2022
21st February 2022
Fellowship details: This project is multi-faceted and is part of a longitudinal study exploring the influence of circadian rhythms in regulating… -
We're hiring! ICO Administrator Role
18th January 2022
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists are looking for a reliable Administrator to join our team. This is an entry-level position, prior… -
FOR WORLD SIGHT DAY 2021, EVERYONE COUNTS
13 October 2021
Today with Claire Byrne - RTE1 Dr Máiríde McGuire, Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist from the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital,… -
AMD Awareness Week 2021
21st September 2021
65% of public not aware that AMD is the leading cause of sight loss for those aged over 50 -
ICO Statement – Phased resumption of Services for Eye Care Patients during COVID-19
19th May 2021
The longer term and knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our society in Ireland mean it will continue to be a challenging time for our healthcare workers, patients and for the wider population for some months to come. -
Early Detection Key in Prevention of Glaucoma-Related Sight Loss
7th March 2021
Regular Eye Tests the Only Way to Detect ‘Symptomless’ Glaucoma in Early Stages World Glaucoma Week, March 7th - 13th, 2021 Often… -
Traynor Research Fellowship 2021
22nd February 2021
MSc degree position available for 1 year. -
Safe Use of Hand Sanitizers in the Protection of Eyes
17th February 2021
Dr. Maureen Hillery, Community Ophthalmologist in Community Services, HSE SE, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary provides the following guidance and advice in relation to the safe use of hand sanitisers as a protective public health measure against COVID-19. -
Diabetic RetinaScreen introduces two-yearly screening pathway for eligible participants
16th February 2021
Diabetic RetinaScreen (DRS), the National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme, is introducing at two-yearly screening pathway for screening participants who are deemed eligible.