Irish College of Ophthalmolgists
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The ICO is the training body for eye doctors in Ireland. We are focused on patient care and informing the public on how to take care of their eye health.
Careers in #Ophthalmology
🗓️ Online applications for Basic Training in Medical Ophthalmology and Basic Training in Surgical Programmes commencing July 2026 will close on Friday, 16 January 2026 ➡️View application and entry criteria information www.eyedoctors.ie/trainees/a-C...
🗓️ Online applications for Basic Training in Medical Ophthalmology and Basic Training in Surgical Programmes commencing July 2026 will close on Friday, 16 January 2026 ➡️View application and entry criteria information www.eyedoctors.ie/trainees/a-C...
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Careers in #Ophthalmology
🗓️ Online applications for Basic Training in Medical Ophthalmology and Basic Training in Surgical Programmes commencing July 2026 will close on Friday, 16 January 2026 ➡️View application and entry criteria information www.eyedoctors.ie/trainees/a-C...
🗓️ Online applications for Basic Training in Medical Ophthalmology and Basic Training in Surgical Programmes commencing July 2026 will close on Friday, 16 January 2026 ➡️View application and entry criteria information www.eyedoctors.ie/trainees/a-C...
The 2nd intake of CPD-SS is now open for NCHDs who are not on a formal training scheme. Apply via the ICO CPD SS by 30th January 2026. For more details, visit the our and check the CPD-SS Guidance Document for eligibility criteria @ndtp-hse.bsky.social eyedoctors.ie/members/CPD_...
Continuing Professional Development - Support Scheme (CPD-SS) | Eye Doctors ©2025
Continuing Professional Development - Support Scheme (CPD-SS)
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December 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The 2nd intake of CPD-SS is now open for NCHDs who are not on a formal training scheme. Apply via the ICO CPD SS by 30th January 2026. For more details, visit the our and check the CPD-SS Guidance Document for eligibility criteria @ndtp-hse.bsky.social eyedoctors.ie/members/CPD_...
Exam and closing dates for ophthalmic trainees to book the MRCSI (Ophth) and FRCSI (Ophth) exams in 2026 can be view @rcsi.bsky.social ▶️ rcsi.com/dublin/profe... #medicalophthalmology #surgicalophthalmology #ophthalmictraining
Ophthalmology exams at RCSI
RCSI offers two exams for ophthalmic trainees: MRCSI (Ophth) and FRCSI (Ophth). More ...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Exam and closing dates for ophthalmic trainees to book the MRCSI (Ophth) and FRCSI (Ophth) exams in 2026 can be view @rcsi.bsky.social ▶️ rcsi.com/dublin/profe... #medicalophthalmology #surgicalophthalmology #ophthalmictraining
Save the Date - ICO Annual Conference, 13-15 May, 2026 The Galmont Hotel, Galway. Call for Abstracts & programme details to follow in the early new year! @hselive.bsky.social @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social @irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social www.eyedoctors.ie #ophthalmology #eyeconference #CME #CPD
December 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Save the Date - ICO Annual Conference, 13-15 May, 2026 The Galmont Hotel, Galway. Call for Abstracts & programme details to follow in the early new year! @hselive.bsky.social @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social @irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social www.eyedoctors.ie #ophthalmology #eyeconference #CME #CPD
The Eithne Walls Meeting on 'Refractive Cataract Surgery' will take place in the Learning Centre, #RoyalVictoriaEyeandEarHospital Thursday 4th December 2025. For further details, visit www.eyedoctors.ie/latest-news/... #ophthalmology #refractivecataractsurgery
Eithne Walls Meeting - Refractive Cataract Surgery | Eye Doctors
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) is the recognised training and professional body for medical and surgical eye doctors in Ireland
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December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Eithne Walls Meeting on 'Refractive Cataract Surgery' will take place in the Learning Centre, #RoyalVictoriaEyeandEarHospital Thursday 4th December 2025. For further details, visit www.eyedoctors.ie/latest-news/... #ophthalmology #refractivecataractsurgery
The RCPI, supported by the Forum of Irish Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies, has launched Wellbeing 2 - A National Study of Wellbeing of Hospital Doctors in Ireland. Find out more here www.rcpi.ie/Learn-and-De... @rcsi.bsky.social #RCPI #CollegeofAnaesthetistsIreland #IrishCollegeofPsychiatrists
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The RCPI, supported by the Forum of Irish Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies, has launched Wellbeing 2 - A National Study of Wellbeing of Hospital Doctors in Ireland. Find out more here www.rcpi.ie/Learn-and-De... @rcsi.bsky.social #RCPI #CollegeofAnaesthetistsIreland #IrishCollegeofPsychiatrists
The ICO annual Winter Meeting will take place on Friday, 21st November in the Albert Theatre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, followed by the Montgomery Lecture that evening, presented by Prof Anthony King @nhsnotts.bsky.social www.eyedoctors.ie/wintermeeting/
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The ICO annual Winter Meeting will take place on Friday, 21st November in the Albert Theatre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, followed by the Montgomery Lecture that evening, presented by Prof Anthony King @nhsnotts.bsky.social www.eyedoctors.ie/wintermeeting/
A great piece on overall eye health advice from eye surgeon Mr Kirk Stephenson @karkstaphonsen.bsky.social CHI Temple St & Mater Hospital @rteradio1.bsky.social discussing eye changes as we age, advice for younger eyes and what signs and symptoms to watch for www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Caring for your eyes as you age with Opthalmic surgeon, Kirk Stephenson
Do discount shop reading glasses harm your eyes? Does staring at screens really harm our eyesight? If you need glasses to eat a meal, is something wrong? Kirk Stephenson, consultant ophthalmic surg...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A great piece on overall eye health advice from eye surgeon Mr Kirk Stephenson @karkstaphonsen.bsky.social CHI Temple St & Mater Hospital @rteradio1.bsky.social discussing eye changes as we age, advice for younger eyes and what signs and symptoms to watch for www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Dr Richard Steevens’ Scholarship 2026 open for applications! The HSE is inviting applications from SpRs/SRs for funding for a sponsored clinical training overseas, where training is unavailable or limited in Ireland, commencing July 2026. Apply by 31/10. Check Guidance Document from Training Body.
October 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Dr Richard Steevens’ Scholarship 2026 open for applications! The HSE is inviting applications from SpRs/SRs for funding for a sponsored clinical training overseas, where training is unavailable or limited in Ireland, commencing July 2026. Apply by 31/10. Check Guidance Document from Training Body.
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HSE National Flexible Training Scheme open for July 2026 – July 2027 applications. Apply by 31 Oct. This scheme facilitates NCHDs in a training programme to continue their training in flexible manner for a set period. Learn more & find application form:
tinyurl.com/Flextrain25HSE
tinyurl.com/Flextrain25HSE
October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
HSE National Flexible Training Scheme open for July 2026 – July 2027 applications. Apply by 31 Oct. This scheme facilitates NCHDs in a training programme to continue their training in flexible manner for a set period. Learn more & find application form:
tinyurl.com/Flextrain25HSE
tinyurl.com/Flextrain25HSE
We were delighted to welcome Faculty & Surgical Trainees to day 1 of our annual #AnteriorVitrectomy Course @rcsi.bsky.social
Fantastic talk from Mr Larry Benjamin @rcophth.bsky.social on signs & recognition of #PCR #VitreousLoss, step-by-step Anterior Vitrectomy & #cataractsurgery complications
Fantastic talk from Mr Larry Benjamin @rcophth.bsky.social on signs & recognition of #PCR #VitreousLoss, step-by-step Anterior Vitrectomy & #cataractsurgery complications
September 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We were delighted to welcome Faculty & Surgical Trainees to day 1 of our annual #AnteriorVitrectomy Course @rcsi.bsky.social
Fantastic talk from Mr Larry Benjamin @rcophth.bsky.social on signs & recognition of #PCR #VitreousLoss, step-by-step Anterior Vitrectomy & #cataractsurgery complications
Fantastic talk from Mr Larry Benjamin @rcophth.bsky.social on signs & recognition of #PCR #VitreousLoss, step-by-step Anterior Vitrectomy & #cataractsurgery complications
We're looking forward to a great day of #clinicaleducation & #eyecare service delivery discussion at #EyeCareinFocus25 View programme eyedoctors.ie/eyecareinfoc... #myopia #glaucoma #cataract #eyecareteam #optometrist #optometry #eyenurse #GP #orthoptist #orthoptics #eyedoctor #ophthalmology
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We're looking forward to a great day of #clinicaleducation & #eyecare service delivery discussion at #EyeCareinFocus25 View programme eyedoctors.ie/eyecareinfoc... #myopia #glaucoma #cataract #eyecareteam #optometrist #optometry #eyenurse #GP #orthoptist #orthoptics #eyedoctor #ophthalmology
A fantastic day for ICO 1st year BST, BMT & IMGTI at the ICO #MicrosurgicalSkills Course @rcsi.bsky.social Simulation Lab yesterday. Our thanks to course coordinators & ICO Consultant Trainers Mr Tim Fulcher, Mater Hospital & Mr Paul O'Brien, and Denis Ga'an, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A fantastic day for ICO 1st year BST, BMT & IMGTI at the ICO #MicrosurgicalSkills Course @rcsi.bsky.social Simulation Lab yesterday. Our thanks to course coordinators & ICO Consultant Trainers Mr Tim Fulcher, Mater Hospital & Mr Paul O'Brien, and Denis Ga'an, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
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Submit your Abstract now for #GHEIS2025!
Deadline Aug 24th 🕰️
5.5 CPD credits by RCSI
Sub-Themes:
👉 Supporting education and training of healthcare workers globally
👉 Supporting delivery of quality healthcare globally
👉 Global health education and global action in Ireland
➡️tinyurl.com/2bcczzdr
Deadline Aug 24th 🕰️
5.5 CPD credits by RCSI
Sub-Themes:
👉 Supporting education and training of healthcare workers globally
👉 Supporting delivery of quality healthcare globally
👉 Global health education and global action in Ireland
➡️tinyurl.com/2bcczzdr
August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Submit your Abstract now for #GHEIS2025!
Deadline Aug 24th 🕰️
5.5 CPD credits by RCSI
Sub-Themes:
👉 Supporting education and training of healthcare workers globally
👉 Supporting delivery of quality healthcare globally
👉 Global health education and global action in Ireland
➡️tinyurl.com/2bcczzdr
Deadline Aug 24th 🕰️
5.5 CPD credits by RCSI
Sub-Themes:
👉 Supporting education and training of healthcare workers globally
👉 Supporting delivery of quality healthcare globally
👉 Global health education and global action in Ireland
➡️tinyurl.com/2bcczzdr
Congratulations to ICO Medical Ophthalmology Graduate Dr Shane O'Regan for his recent presentation at the European Society of Ophthalmology Conference in Lisbon. Shane is pictured alongside his poster which captures his research into "Ophthalmic Outcomes of Children with Spina Bifida"
June 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations to ICO Medical Ophthalmology Graduate Dr Shane O'Regan for his recent presentation at the European Society of Ophthalmology Conference in Lisbon. Shane is pictured alongside his poster which captures his research into "Ophthalmic Outcomes of Children with Spina Bifida"
Dr Ide Delargy, GP and Clinical Lead for the #PractionerHealthMattersProgramme and Professor Frank Murray, Chairman, pictured at launch of the programme's Annual Report 2024 practitionerhealth.ie @medicalprotection.bsky.social @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social @ndtp-hse.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Dr Ide Delargy, GP and Clinical Lead for the #PractionerHealthMattersProgramme and Professor Frank Murray, Chairman, pictured at launch of the programme's Annual Report 2024 practitionerhealth.ie @medicalprotection.bsky.social @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social @ndtp-hse.bsky.social
Eye Surgeon Mr Micheal O'Rourke @blackrockhealth.bsky.social speaks to pharmacist Laura Dowling for her Podcast series @fabulouspharmacist about everything #eyehealth and how to take care of your #vision on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/6IfJ...
Beyond 20/20: An Ophthalmologist's Guide to Eye Health and Surgery
The Laura Dowling Experience · Episode
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June 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Eye Surgeon Mr Micheal O'Rourke @blackrockhealth.bsky.social speaks to pharmacist Laura Dowling for her Podcast series @fabulouspharmacist about everything #eyehealth and how to take care of your #vision on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/6IfJ...
Professor Steffen Hamann, Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist opens the #neuroophthalmology symposium
“Practical Use of OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmology”
#CopenhagenUniversityHospital #UniversityofCopenhagen
@chemucph.bsky.social _Research #ICOKilkenny2025
“Practical Use of OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmology”
#CopenhagenUniversityHospital #UniversityofCopenhagen
@chemucph.bsky.social _Research #ICOKilkenny2025
May 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Professor Steffen Hamann, Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist opens the #neuroophthalmology symposium
“Practical Use of OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmology”
#CopenhagenUniversityHospital #UniversityofCopenhagen
@chemucph.bsky.social _Research #ICOKilkenny2025
“Practical Use of OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmology”
#CopenhagenUniversityHospital #UniversityofCopenhagen
@chemucph.bsky.social _Research #ICOKilkenny2025
We’re in Kilkenny for the ICO Annual Conference! Follow the updates #ICOKilkenny2025 Clinical symposia focus includes #NeuroOphthalmology #GeneralRetina #Genetics #AnteriorSegmentSurgey www.eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
May 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We’re in Kilkenny for the ICO Annual Conference! Follow the updates #ICOKilkenny2025 Clinical symposia focus includes #NeuroOphthalmology #GeneralRetina #Genetics #AnteriorSegmentSurgey www.eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
The ICO is one of 14 organisations who are co-signatories on a letter to the Minister for Health @roinnslainte.bsky.social & Minister for Justice @deptjusticeirl.bsky.social urging the government to implement #preactionprotocols in clinical negligence claims www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
May 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The ICO is one of 14 organisations who are co-signatories on a letter to the Minister for Health @roinnslainte.bsky.social & Minister for Justice @deptjusticeirl.bsky.social urging the government to implement #preactionprotocols in clinical negligence claims www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
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Our joint letter to the Minister for Health & Minister for Justice calling for pre-action protocols to be implemented urgently, in @irishexaminer.bsky.social
14 leading organisations have united on this issue – the message is clear.
@griffinniamh.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
14 leading organisations have united on this issue – the message is clear.
@griffinniamh.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Doctors and patient advocates unite to call for reform of medical claims process
The letter to health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and justice minister Jim O’Callaghan calls for several measures including pre-action protocols
www.irishexaminer.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Our joint letter to the Minister for Health & Minister for Justice calling for pre-action protocols to be implemented urgently, in @irishexaminer.bsky.social
14 leading organisations have united on this issue – the message is clear.
@griffinniamh.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
14 leading organisations have united on this issue – the message is clear.
@griffinniamh.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
It is a great honour for the ICO to invite Prof Andrew Dick, Duke Elder Chair & Director of #Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social Prof of Ophthalmology, Bristol University to present the Mooney Lecture 2025 at our Annual Conference #ICOKilkenny2025 #Uveitis ➡️https://www.eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
April 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It is a great honour for the ICO to invite Prof Andrew Dick, Duke Elder Chair & Director of #Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social Prof of Ophthalmology, Bristol University to present the Mooney Lecture 2025 at our Annual Conference #ICOKilkenny2025 #Uveitis ➡️https://www.eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
We're looking forward to seeing our members in Kilkenny at the ICO Annual Conference next month, welcoming national & international eye experts. Key symposia #neuroophthalmology #Retina #OcularGenetics #AnteriorSegmentSurgery #Sustainability View prog➡️https://eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
April 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We're looking forward to seeing our members in Kilkenny at the ICO Annual Conference next month, welcoming national & international eye experts. Key symposia #neuroophthalmology #Retina #OcularGenetics #AnteriorSegmentSurgery #Sustainability View prog➡️https://eyedoctors.ie/kilkenny2025/
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We’ve published a new edition of the Standards for Quality Assurance in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.
It sets out the quality standards and requirements against which our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme is measured across the screening pathway.
👉 tinyurl.com/4n4xkvne
#ChooseScreening
It sets out the quality standards and requirements against which our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme is measured across the screening pathway.
👉 tinyurl.com/4n4xkvne
#ChooseScreening
February 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’ve published a new edition of the Standards for Quality Assurance in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.
It sets out the quality standards and requirements against which our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme is measured across the screening pathway.
👉 tinyurl.com/4n4xkvne
#ChooseScreening
It sets out the quality standards and requirements against which our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme is measured across the screening pathway.
👉 tinyurl.com/4n4xkvne
#ChooseScreening