Role of Optometry Ireland

  • Represent members interests by monitoring developments in the profession and planning, advising and responding as appropriate
  • Represent the voice of the profession to third parties – Government, industry, public, other professions etc.
  • Represent the profession at international level by participation in ECOO (European Council of Optometry & Optics),  WCO (World Council of Optometry) and the Six Nations amongst others
  • Negotiate on behalf of the profession to maximise its contribution to public healthcare
  • Conduct research and planning future activities to keep the profession at the front of international best practice
  • Encourage high standards of service in the profession
  • Provide and facilitate Continuing Professional Development
  • Provide other member services including news and information updates, webinars, and lectures via the website
  • Raising public awareness of good eye-health and best model of service.
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History of Optometry in Ireland

Irish Opticians go back much further than the One Hundred Years 

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Timeline of Optometry Ireland

Take a look at this timeline of Optometry Ireland

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Our Vision

 

Optometry Ireland’s vision for the future.