Press Releases

• 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…
• Traynor Research Fellowship 2021
  22^nd February 2021
  MSc degree position available for 1 year.
• Safe Use of Hand Sanitizers in the Protection of Eyes
  17^th 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
  16^th 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.
• ICO Statement - Important Advice for the Public and Eye Care Patients during COVID-19
  15^th February 2021
  Prof William Power, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology and Spokesperson for the Irish College of Ophthalmologists These are very challenging times for…
• ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary 2021 - Call for Applications
  20^th January 2021
  Applications for the ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary for 2021 are now invited.   The annual bursary is an unrestricted educational…

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