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Irish College of Ophthalmologists Marks World Sight Day 2025 with Call to Prioritise Eye Health
8th October 2025
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Leading Eye Experts Present Clinical Insights and Integrated Models of Care at National Eye Care Conference
1st October 2025
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) hosted its annual Eye Care in Focus conference at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, today (Wednesday, 1 October) bringing together leading eye experts to share the latest developments in eye health and integrated m -
Traynor Fellowship 2025/2026
5th March 2025
July 2025 – June 2026 Closing date for Receipt of Applications 21st March 2025 Fellowship details: This project is… -
Ski Enthusiasts Reminded to Wear UV Protection for Eyes
17th February 2025
If you are one of the lucky estimated 40,000 Irish skiers getting ready to hit the slopes this season, remembering the importance of protective eye… -
Sustainability in Ophthalmology Education Resource launched on ICO Members Portal
23rd September 2024
A dedicated symposium on 'Sustainability in Ophthalmology' held at the recent ICO Annual Conference (15-17th May, 2024) welcomed a panel of… -
Call for Expressions of Interest - HSCP Lead Orthoptist, Clinical Programme
27th March 2024
The Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology has received funding commitment from the HSE to recruit an orthoptist for a one year secondment (0.4WTE). The purpose of the Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Lead role will be to examine the current c -
Aspire Post CSCST Fellowship Programme 2025
19th March 2024
Aspire is an NDTP-funded world-class Post CSCST Fellowship Program in Ireland. ICO identifies and recruits fellowships for its training community. -
Appointment of New National Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology Announced
5th December 2023
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists is pleased to confirm that Ms Aoife Doyle, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear… -
National Screening Service marks 10 years of sight-saving eye screening for people with diabetes
31st October 2023
On 11 March 2013 we screened the first person for diabetic retinopathy under our newly-established Diabetic RetinaScreen programme. We have since delivered over 800,000 free eye screening tests for people with diabetes; and in 2022 the programme scre -
Call for Applications to Aspire Fellowship in Ophthalmology -Commencing July 2024
9th October 2023
The ICO in partnership with the HSE/NDTP are looking for eligible candidates for an Aspire Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology. This is a 12 month fellowship to commence in July 2024. The fellowship will be based primarily in Children's H -
Call for Expressions of Interest Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology
2nd 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
19th 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
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. …