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The Ophthalmology Department consisting of 12 Ophthalmic Consultants at the Mater Private provides medical and surgical services for a wide range of eye conditions. Services include, amongst others:

  • Cataract surgery
  • Laser eye treatment
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Retinal detachment
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Eyelid, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery
  • Cornea and External Eye Disease
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Visual Electrophysiology
  • Adult Strabismus.
Referrals can be made direct to Consultant by GPs and Optometrists, following their assessment of your needs.

Click here for list of consultants

The Department of Medical and Surgical Retina has recently established a Retinal Eye Centre.

Our consultant led Retinal Eye Centre is focused on providing rapid consultant access for the diagnosis, treatment and management of certain retinal conditions in patients where early diagnosis and treatment is key to limiting the level of sight loss.

How the service works

The Mater Private Retinal Clinic is a Consultant led service. Our services are organised and managed by an Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist.

Referrals are accepted from Optometrists, GPs and Consultants. Click here for a referral form.

Our main goal and priority at the Retainl Eye Centre is to provide  Rapid access for patients with retinal conditions, where early diagnosis and treatment is key to limiting sight impairment.  The types of conditions include:

  • Age Related Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Anything behind the Lens

TREATMENTS

  • Anti-VEGF, Steroid Injections
  • Laser Photocoagulation
  • Vitrectomy
  • Membrane Peeling
  • Macular Hole Surgical Repair

Common Retinal Conditions


ASSESSMENTS & EXAMINATIONS

  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • OCT high resolution imaging
  • Colour Photography
  • Autofluorescence
  • ICG Imaging
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Diabetic Retinopathy

The effect of diabetes on the eye is called Diabetic Retinopathy. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The effects of diabetes on the retina are the most serious threat to vision and most people develop changes in the retina after living with diabetes for 15 years or more. Those at risk include Type 1 diabetics, Type 2 diabetics and diabetics who are pregnant.

Diabetics will have regular assessments to determine and monitor eye health. During these assessments, eyes are checked for signs of Diabetic Retinopathy.


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Macular Degeneration

The Macula is part of the retina, the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye, which receives images and transmits them to the brain. The macula is responsible for central vision such as seeing fine details, reading, writing, interpreting colours, making out facial features and shapes. With Macular Degeneration the cells within the macula deteriorate which can cause varying amounts of blurred vision and varying loss of central vision. Macular Degeneration, can affect one or both eyes, is a very common cause of reduced vision in Ireland but it does not lead to complete blindness. Macular Degeneration only affects central vision, not the side vision and it is not painful.



Contact Details
Referrals are accepted from Optometrists, GPs and Consultants
Phone: 01 - 885 8392
Fax: 01 - 885 8498
Email: retinal@materprivate.ie
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm


Whether you are an existing customer or just interested in receiving some information or advice on your requirements, you can contact Mater private hospital either by completing the enquiry form or by calling them on 01885 8392

Alternatively, contact information for a specific clinic can be found using the Find a Clinic page.

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