Members Update/E-zine CPD Year 2025/2026

  1. Members Update 07.04.25 CORU Audit, Gala Dinner, CAMS CERI Survey 2. Members Update 11.04.25 Executive Committee Notice, Insurance 3. Members Update 22.05.25 Optometry Ireland Legal Challenge -DSP (Treatment Benefit / PRSI) and COSS (Medical Card) 4. Members...

Expanding Optometrists role would cut eyecare waiting lists

Eyecare remains one of health’s largest waiting lists   Optometrists have today called for greater role in public eyecare in line with their training and expertise – as this would dramatically cut large hospital and clinic waiting times.   Optometry Ireland is...

World Sight Day

Importance of children’s eye exams highlighted for World Sight Day   Good vision essential for children to learn, play and thrive   Parents have been urged to keep a close eye on their children’s vision – as early detection of conditions through regular exams is key...

OI Contact Lenses Halloween

Eye experts warn against use of cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween   Illegal contact lenses can damage eyes and even cause blindness   Sale of unregulated Contact Lenses is illegal   Optometry Ireland has strongly warned against the use of cosmetic or...