About Optometry Ireland

OI works to ensure the highest possible standards in provision of clinical and dispensing eye-care services to the public.

In order to make communication easier, we use the name Optometry Ireland. The legal name of the organisation is the Association of Optometrists Ireland (AOI). You can recognise members of Optometry Ireland by their use of either MAOI or FAOI (Members or Fellows). Optometry Ireland is a company limited by guarantee and a non-profit organisation. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

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Optometry in Ireland

Optometrists are independent primary eye care professionals and regulated as health care professionals.

History of Optometry in Ireland

Timeline of the history of Optometry in Ireland

Role of Optometry Ireland

OI represents members’ interests by monitoring developments in the profession,  planning, advising & responding as appropriate.