Press Releases

• Remembering female pioneers in the speciality of Ophthalmology on International Women's Day
  8^th March 2019
  As we mark this year’s International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2019), the ICO celebrate the many pioneering and influential women…
• Claxton Research Fellow 2019
  27^th February 2019
  -MSc degree position available for 1 year. This project is part of a long-term series of research projects on the role of inflammation and circadian…
• Dr Kate Coleman awarded RCSI Leadership Medal
  19^th December 2018
  Founder of Right to Sight hounoured for her significant contribution to preventing blindness globally The ICO wish to warmly congratulate Dr Kate…
• Winner of ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary 2018-19
  13 December 2018
  Targeting Ocular Inflammation in Dry eye Disease with Novel MicroRNA-based Therapeutics Dr Emily Grennan has been awarded the ICO/Novartis…
• ICO Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Founding Society
  12^th December 2018
  Special Commemorative Book Reflects on 100 Years of Eye Care in Ireland On Friday November 16 the Irish College of Ophthalmologists formally…
• Guide to Age-related Macular Degeneration
  11^th December 2018
  Footballing Legend Ronnie Whelan Launches Fighting Blindness' Guide to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Training Applications 2019
  7^th December 2018
  Closing Date for Application – Monday, 10th December 2018 For further information please contact rebecca.martin@eyedoctors.ie Basic…
• Ski Enthusiasts Reminded to Wear UV Protection for Eyes
  18^th November 2018
  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…
• World Sight Day 2018
  10^th October 2018
  To mark World Sight Day (11.10.18) the Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) is encouraging the public to remember eye health as part of their overall good health & well-being management.
• National Office for Traffic Medicine - Certificate Courses
  6^th September 2018
  A relatively new specialty, traffic medicine focuses on reducing the harm caused by traffic crashes. It is also about making sure that people who…
• ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary 2018 - Application Process
  14^th August 2018
  ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary 2018 – Application Process The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) is delighted to announce the details…
• Medical Council launches updated Guidance for Registered Medical Practitioners on Relationships between Doctors and Industry
  29^th May 2018
  On May 18th, 2018, the Medical Council published important updated guidance for doctors on relationships with industry. The revised guidance…
• Annual Mooney Lecture 2018
  28^th May 2018
  Dr Cynthia Bradford, Professor of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Oklahoma Health…
• Ophthalmology Waiting Times
  28^th May 2018
  It is of great concern to the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, the training and representative body for Eye Doctors in Ireland, that the existing…
• Early Detection is Key to Slowing Progression of Glaucoma
  1^st March 2018
  Eye Tests the Only Way to Detect 'Symptomless' Glaucoma EarlyCertain Groups More at Risk of Developing GlaucomaWorld Glaucoma Week 8-14 March, 2015

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