Optometry in Ireland

Optometrists are independent primary eye care professionals and regulated as health care professionals under CORU and the HSCP act of 2017. Irish Optometrists achieve a Bachelor of Science degree from the Technical University of Dublin.

Members of Optometry Ireland are trained to develop and promote good eye health for patients including the following:

• Examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of disease and disorders
• Prescribe and fit eye glasses, contact lenses, safety eyewear and low vision aids
• Diagnose conditions related diabetes and high blood pressure and the aging process such as cataracts and macular degeneration
• Educate patients about their vision health and lifestyle to promote good vision and eye health
• Carry out research into the development of eye-care
• Work with other health care providers to provide integrated, quality care
• Raise public awareness of good community eye-care, and to bring relevant best practice advice to policy makers and funders.