Optometrists key to meeting growing demand for eye-care Optometry Ireland has appointed Jack O’Flanagan as its new Executive Director – to lead the organisation in its future development. Welcoming Mr O’Flanagan to the organisation OI President Liz Grennan...
World Sight Day – Thursday October 9, 2025. Issued by the Optometry Ireland Wednesday October 8, 2025 Regular eye exams encouraged for all age groups on World Sight Day Good vision essential for children’s learning and older people’s independence The public...
Parents urged to ensure children are ‘eye-ready’ for the classroom Poor eyesight affects learning in school Parents have been urged to ensure that their children’s eyesight is classroom ready – as families gear up for the return to school and homework...
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...
General Election 2024: Two Public Eyecare asks from Optometrists Optometrists urge candidates commitment to an over 8s public eyecare programme Call on parties and candidates to back viable fees for public eyecare schemes Launching eyecare priorities for General...
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...
