Press Releases

• ICO issue response to AOI interview on Today with Sean O'Rourke RTE, Monday 5th February 2017
  5^th February 2018
  In response to an interview with Ms Lynda McGivney-Nolan, Association of Optometrists, aired on the Today with Sean O’Rourke show, RTE…
• Winner of ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary 2017 Announced
  30^th November 2017
  Awarded study examines new novel therapeutic pathways in the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide Dr Rory…
• National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme is globally unique putting the focus on new eye screening for people with diabetes
  20^th November 2017
  On Wednesday, November 15th the HSE National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme (Diabetic RetinaScreen)  released its inaugural programme…
• World Sight Day 2017
  12^th October 2017
  On World Sight Day, Eye Doctors Urge People to Include Vision as Part of Overall Good Health Management Early diagnosis and treatment key to…
• Public Urged to 'See the Whole Picture' During AMD Awareness Week
  25^th September 2017
  Listen to Mr Mark Cahill, Consultant Eye Surgeon explain AMD with his patient Margery Duffy on Newstalk 106 Your browser does not support the…
• Minister for Health officially opens Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dedicated Cataract Unit
  4^th July 2017
  Minister for Health officially opens Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dedicated Cataract Unit A new purpose built Cataract Unit at the Royal…
• Response from the Irish College of Ophthalmologists in relation to the Publication of the Primary Care Eye Services Review Group Report
  28^th June 2017
  The Irish College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the publication of the Primary Care Eye Services Report by the HSE today (Wednesday, June 28th) and is calling on the Minster for Health, Mr Simon Harris to ensure that the necessary funding is made avai
• ICO/Novartis Eye research Bursary 2017 - Application Process
  15^th June 2017
  The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) is delighted to announce the details of the ICO/Novartis Eye Research Bursary for 2017. Now in its…
• National Clinical Director for Eye Screening Programme Urges Diabetics to Register for Free Screening
  18^th May 2017
  Mr David Keegan, the HSE Clinical Director for the National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme, is reminding people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes of the importance of registering for the free national eye screening to allow for regular monitoring
• Exercise may be key factor in protecting against leading cause of sight loss
  18^th May 2017
  International glaucoma expert presents new research findings on impact of lifestyle on glaucoma risk at eye doctor’s conference New…
• ICO Announce Clinical Fellowship Bursary in Ophthalmology 2017, Sponsored by Bayer
  5^th April 2017
  The ICO is delighted to confirm that Bayer Pharmaceuticals are to continue their annual sponsorship of a Clinical Fellowship Bursary in 2017, to be…
• ESCRS Peter Barry Annual Fellowship
  27^th March 2017
  The ESCRS has launched an annual Fellowship to commemorate the immense contribution made by the late Peter Barry to European and global…
• 2017 AECOS - European Research Award
  23^rd January 2017
  American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery 2017 European Research Award. The AECOS European Research Award was created by the AECOS European…
• Call for Applications - XOVA (Excellence in Ophthalmology Vision Awards) 2017
  10^th January 2017
  The XOVA awards 2017 is now open for applications – closing date is 31st January 2017.  XOVA is an award program sponsored by Novartis…
• HEALTH RESOLUTION TIP– TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR EYES
  4^th January 2017
  - Regular Eye Tests are Essential for Maintaining Healthy Eyes - Half of All Sight Loss Avoidable When Detected Early - Simple steps to help take better care of your eye health

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