Press Releases
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World Sight Day 2018
10th 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
6th 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
14th 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
29th 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
28th May 2018
Dr Cynthia Bradford, Professor of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Oklahoma Health… -
Ophthalmology Waiting Times
28th 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
1st 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 -
ICO issue response to AOI interview on Today with Sean O'Rourke RTE, Monday 5th February 2017
5th 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
30th 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
20th November 2017
On Wednesday, November 15th the HSE National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme (Diabetic RetinaScreen) released its inaugural programme… -
World Sight Day 2017
12th 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
25th 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
4th 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
28th 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
15th 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…