Press Releases
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ICO/Novartis Research Award 2015/2016
2nd September 2015
The ICO/Novartis Research Award for 2015-2016 will be awarded to a project selected by a panel of experts. A call is now made for… -
Statutory Registration of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians at CORU
1st July 2015
CORU is preparing for the transfer of the registers for dispensing opticians and optometrists from Bord na Radharcmhastóirí (the Opticians Board) to the Optical Registration Board at CORU, later this year. -
'Bionic Eye' Three-Year Clinical Trial Results Prove Long-Term Safety, Efficacy of Implant that Restores Vision in the Blind
25th June 2015
Patients using Argus II experienced significant improvement in visual function and quality of life -
ICO statement in response to the publication of the Report on the Costs of Medical Indemnity Insurance by the Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children
18th June 2015
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the Report on the Cost of Medical Indemnity Insurance by the Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children. -
American Academy of Ophthalmology to lead Key Symposia at SOE Congress
3rd June 2015
American Academy of Ophthalmology to Lead Key Symposia at Major European Conference Academy co-sponsors European Society of Ophthalmology 2015… -
More than 70,000 patients screened through DiabeticRetina Screen in 100 locations in past 2 years
15th May 2015
More than 70,000 diabetic patients have had their eyes screened under the new National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme, with over 700 new registrations to the programme per month, delegates at the Annual Conference of eye doctors in Ireland hear -
XOVA eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award 2015
16th April 2015
ovartis is calling for submissions for the 2015 eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award (XOVA), which provides grants to support innovative, sustainable, not-for-profit eye care projects worldwide that typically address the vision needs of underserv -
Sláinte agus Tiomáint, the new medical fitness to drive guidelines
8th April 2015
Sláinte agus Tiomáint, the new medical fitness to drive guidelines, has been developed by the National Programme Office for Traffic… -
Doctors report on number of people with eye concerns at hospital A&E following 1999 Eclipse in Ireland
19th March 2015
A spokesperson for the ICO stated that in the aftermath of the last eclipse, which occurred in Ireland in 1999, the A&E department of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin alone saw 139 people present themselves with concerns about damage -
Eye Doctors Issue Eye Health Safety Advice Ahead of Solar Eclipse
19th March 2015
Avoid ‘Selfies’ and regular sunglasses will not offer adequate protection The dos and don’ts of viewing the upcoming solar… -
ICO Welcome Passing of Plain Packaging Bill at Dail Committee Stage
18th February 2015
The Irish College of Ophthalmologist’s commend Minister James Reilly for his resolve and determination to see the passing of the Public Health… -
Tobacco Industry makes false claims ahead of Dail Committee debate
17th February 2015
Health and Children's charities reject Big Tobacco's legal ultimatum and welcome further step towards plain packaging on shelves -
Eye Doctors Publish New Guidelines for Refractive Eye Surgery in Ireland
9th February 2015
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO), the training body for eye doctors in Ireland and the medical experts on eye care, has today (Date) published Guidelines for Refractive Eye Surgery. The publication, which will be a guide for the public, p -
ICO Publish Guidelines for Refractive Eye Surgery
8th February 2015
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO), the training body for eye doctors in Ireland and the medical experts on eye care, has published the… -
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
2nd February 2015
Applications are invited for the position of Cataract and Refractive Fellow at the Wellington Eye Clinic. Fellowship 6-12 months duration. Start date…