About Us
The Department of Ophthalmology is based in University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle.
It operates a 24/7 service catering for both elective and emergency cases, adults and children.
The Ophthalmic Department has 4 distinct areas:
- Out-Patients based in OPD 2
- Ward 2B – first floor main hospital
- Pre-Assessment – first floor main hospital, beside Ward 2B
- Eye Theatre – first floor main hospital, beside Ward 2B
We provide elective surgical services Monday-Friday including, but not limited to:
- Cataract,
- Glaucoma,
- Squint,
- Retinal detachment surgeries,
- Corneal and external eye diseases
Many ophthalmic procedures are now done as same-day surgeries and are admitted and cared for on Ward 2B. We aim to Pre-Assess as many of these patients as possible (see Link on ophthamology Pre-Assessment)
All ophthalmic emergencies are seen by the on-call ophthalmic doctor and admitted, if necessary, directly to Ward 2B, which is on the first floor of the main hospital block
We also perform intravitreal injection treatments for age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, in conjunction with screening which in done in the Out-Patient’s Department, as well as medical laser procedures
Our Team
Our Ophthalmic Team comprises of Ophthalmic Consultants and their teams:
- Miss Hickey Dwyer
- Mr. Conall Hurley
- Mr Tuwir
- Mr. Kevin Kennelly
Our Nursing Staff include:
CNMII, CNMI, and staff nurses who have either qualifications in Ophthalmic Nursing or experience in the speciality.
Outpatient Clinic Times
- Miss Marie Hickey-Dwyer - Secretary Chloe Naughton 061 482710
- Mr. Ismail Tuwir - Secretary Justyna Szcenpankowska 061 482378
- Mr. Conall Hurley - Secretary Lynn Hogan 061 482358
- Mr. Kevin Kennelly - Secretary Debbie O’Dwyer 061 588708
- Ward 2B:061-482135
- Pre-Assessment: 061-482635
- Eye OPD 061-482273
