AMD Awareness Week 2017

25 September 2017 - 30 September 2017

PUBLIC URGED TO ‘SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE’ DURING AMD AWARENESS WEEK

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of sight loss in Ireland,  The condition affects the macula at the back of the eye, which is responsible for central vision and allows you to see detail.

The Irish College of Ophthalmologists, along with other eye health and patient advocacy groups, are working together to help raise awareness of AMD during the campaign week and to remind the public of the importance of regular eye tests as early diagnosis can result in the effective treatment of AMD and prevention of sight loss, 

If you have any concerns about your eye health or notice a change in your vision, it is important to see your GP or make an appointment with an eye doctor.

The Novartis AMD Testing Unit will be visiting the following locations during AMD Awareness Week to provide a free eye test:

Dublin on Tuesday, 26^th September:

• County Library Tallaght, Library Square, Tallaght, from 10am – 1pm
• Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin from 2pm – 6pm

 

Waterford on Friday, 27^th September:

• Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road, Waterford, from 10am- 1pm
• Ardkeen Shopping Centre, Waterford from 2pm – 6pm

 

Limerick on Thursday, 28^th September:

• Castletroy Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Limerick from 10am – 1pm
• Junction of O'Connell Street and Thomas Street, Limerick from 2pm – 6pm

 

Galway on Wednesday, 29^th September:

• Ballybane Library, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, Galway from 10am – 1pm
• Westside Shopping Centre, Galway from 2pm – 6pm

 

Cork on Saturday, 30^th September:

• Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Link Road, Co. Cork from 10am – 1pm
• Cork City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade, Cork from 2pm to 6pm

 

For a full list of nationwide testing locations during AMD Awareness Week please visit www.amd.ie