Description of Service:

The Department of Ophthalmology in the Mater Hospital is a Major Eye Centre in Ireland currently staffed by six Consultant Ophthalmic surgeons and soon this number will be increased to seven. The Department is able to manage patients with all types of eye conditions. In addition the Department provides an emergency service for patients referred from the Mater Accident and Emergency Department and the Accident and Emergency Departments in the North Eastern Health Board Region.

Mr. Robert Acheson: Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-retinal Surgeon. Sub-speciality Vitreo-retinal Surgery and Medical Retina.

Mr. Ian Flitcroft: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with sub-specailty Paediatric Ophthalmology. Also attached to Temple Street Children's Hospital

Mr. Timothy Fulcher: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with sub-specialty Oculo-Plastics. Also attached to Beaumont Hospital.

Ms. Patricia Logan: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with sub-speciality Neuro-ophthalmology. Also attached to Beaumont Hospital.

Professor Colm O'Brien: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with sub-speciality Glaucoma. Also attached to James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Mr. Michael O'Keefe: Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon. Sub-speciality Paediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery. Also attached to Temple Street Children's Hospital and The National Maternity Hospital.

The Institute of Ophthalmology of the University College Dublin is the Research Centre for the Eye Department at the Mater Hospital.

See Outpatient Schedule for clinic days, times and access.

Enquiries regarding the service can be made to the Secretary: 8032000