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Optometry Ireland are committed to raising public awareness about critical eye health issues that affect both children and adults.
As part of our ongoing efforts, we actively engage with government bodies to represent the interest of our members and the wide community. We advocate for necessary changes to bring optometry to standards and practices in line with other healthcare professions, ensuring best possible care for all who attend an optometrist.
To learn more about our work over the years, and to listen to radio interviews featuring Optometry Ireland Council members and other optometrists who have shared their expert insights with the public, please select a year below:
World Sight Day – Thursday October 9, 2025.
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
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...
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...
General Election 2024: Two Public Eyecare asks from Optometrists
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...
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...
Back to School 2024 Childrens Eye Health
Back to School 2024 – Children’s eye health 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...
Optometrists want to end geographic lottery in children’s eye-care
Optometrists want to end geographic lottery in children’s eye-care Irish Optometrists have said they can enable equal access to eye-examinations for children in all regions of the country – to mark World Optometry Week which takes place this Thursday (March 17-24)....
Optometrists Highlight the Importance of eye health in the Workplace
WORLD SIGHT DAY 2023, Oct 12 Optometrists highlight importance of eye health in the workplace Good eye-health boosts productivity and earnings Employers have been encouraged to ensure good eye health in the workplace – and support the well-being and...
Geographic lottery in children’s Eye-care must end
Geographic lottery in children’s eye-care must end Eye exams recommended every two years for all adults Irish Optometrists have called for equal access to eye-examinations for children in all regions of the country – to mark World Optometry Day which takes place...