14 October 2022

State of Ireland’s Eye Health 2022

Specsavers and Fighting Blindness have released the State of Ireland's Eye Health 2022.

With several patient stories, the report focuses on glaucoma, which it calls a 'ticking time bomb' and calls on the Irish public to ensure regular check-ups through routine eye tests.

Garvan Mulligan, chair of FODO Ireland, featured in the report saying: "There is a state plan to move care into the community. Optical practices and optometrists have a huge role to play in the design and delivery of shared care in the community. We are working collaboratively with all sector partners to make eye care an integral part of population and public health. This will help prevent sight loss due to delays in care. Optometrists are clinically trained and technically equipped to deliver a wider range of services to patients. We will continue to promote the role of the primary care workforce and highlight the need for infrastructure and funding to deliver world-class primary eye care services in Ireland."

Read the report in full.