Press Releases

• 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
• 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…

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