Optometry Ireland works to ensure that Optometrists have a strong collective voice to protect the profession against competing interests which do not serve our goals. Over the years, Optometry Ireland has fought much adversity in order to protect both the profession and public.

Optometry Ireland is fully committed to supporting every member on an individual needs basis. The National office is open Monday to Friday, providing ongoing clinical, professional and personal support to members. Ring on 01-45338850.

This includes the services of an Optometric Advisor who is an experienced practicing Optometrist and conversant with all issues relating to the profession and the public.

The OI also provides an information service to the public on queries relating to the profession. We mediate and provide support to our membership in cases where complaints arise. The regulation under CORU has seen fitness to practice legislation apply to Optometry. The Association will provide confidential support and advice to any member who becomes subject to a fitness to practice complaint.

Professions are founded on education and knowledge and progress through Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The Optometry Ireland CPD programme was adopted to ensure that all our membership have access to high quality up to date CPD to maintain high professional standards of Optometry in Ireland.

The majority of Optometrists in Ireland and a large number Optometrists registered overseas enjoy OI membership. OI is comprised of individual optometrist members each of whom has an equal voice and an equal vote in the decisions of the organisation.

Our professional affixes M.A.O.I. and F.A.O.I. are the publicly recognised indicators of our professionalism both nationally and internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions – this is available within the members section and contains answers to frequently asked questions.

Continuous Professional Devlopment (CPD)  is a legal requirement under CORU and something that all registered optometrists must participate in. This section includes an archive of online CPD from Optometry Ireland and our partners & sponsors, and regular updates on education events. Upload and store your CPD records regulalry in a manner compliant with CORU on our secure system. Your CPD records can be easily accessed and stored for submission to CORU if selected for Audit.

The library is a central resource for information and documents such as

• the PRSI / Medical Card contracts
• links to relevant CORU files like the Code of Conduct & Ethics / Legislation
• past presentations and webinars
• questions on driving
• DR/retinal screening
• GDPR 
• and much more

A selection of notable news information etc relevant to members along with an archive of Member Newsletters.

Members are able to advertise practices and equipment for sale free of charge on the OI website and members WhatApp groups. 

As a member you can post a free notice offering full-time / part-time or locum positions that can be seen by all members. If you are available for work you can also post an ad to connect with potential employers. This service is available to all members including optometrists and dispensing opticians alike. Non-members may advertise in this section for a fee- if you have a position that you would like to advertise contact the office on 01-4538850 or email: info@optometryireland.ie