Press Releases

• Call for Expressions of Interest Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology
  2^nd August 2023
  Expressions of Interest are invited for the post of Clinical Lead for the National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology.
• Recipients of ICO/Bayer Clinical Bursary in Ophthalmology 2023 Announced
  19^th June 2023
  The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO), the training and professional body for eye doctors, is delighted to announce and congratulate Dr Barry Power and Dr Karen Curtin who have been awarded the ICO/Bayer Clinical Bursary in Ophthalmology 2023.
• New pregnancy eye screening initiative to protect the sight of women with diabetes
  14^th 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
  14^th 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
• Aspire Post CSCST Fellowship Program - ICO
  29^th May 2023
  Aspire is an NDTP-funded world-class Post CSCST Fellowship Program in Ireland. [PGTB] identifies and recruits fellowships for its training community.
• Applications now invited: ICO / Bayer Clinical Training & Educational Bursary 2023
  15^th 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
  1^st 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
  9^th 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
  20^th 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
  21^st 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
  18^th 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
  21^st 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
  19^th 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
  7^th March 2021
  Regular Eye Tests the Only Way to Detect ‘Symptomless’ Glaucoma in Early Stages World Glaucoma Week, March 7th - 13th, 2021 Often…

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