Dry Eye Disease: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments What is Dry Eye Disease? Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your eyes do not produce enough quality tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Tears are not just plain saltwater; they are complex fluids composed…
CAIRS, A Revolutionary Procedure: Insights from Professor Moore and Mr Mandal The world of ophthalmology is ever evolving, and the CAIRS procedure (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) represents one of the most exciting advancements in recent years. Professor Moore and Mr Mandal sat down to shed light on why CAIRS is such a game-changer for corneal surgeries. You can…
Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people. Often dubbed the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma can cause irreversible vision loss before any noticeable symptoms appear. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing severe complications. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group…
Celebrating Cathedral Eye Clinic’s Golf Sponsorships: Supporting local, Grassroot Clubs to Build the Foundations and Inspire Visionary Results Golf has long been celebrated for its blend of camaraderie and tradition, this combination creates an unmatched experience both on and off the green. Cathedral Eye Clinic is proud to be part of this heritage through exciting…
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1018231902 Glenn Irwin’s Visit to Cathedral Eye Clinic: A Race Towards Clearer Vision When we think of superbike riders, we picture precision, speed, and an incredible focus on the road ahead. For Glenn Irwin, one of Northern Ireland’s top motorcycle racers, having perfect vision is not just a preference but a necessity. The team at…
The 10th of October 2024 marks the 23rd annual World Sight Day. To mark this important day Professor Moore caught up with U105’s Frank Mitchell to discuss all things eyes. You can listen to the interview below. One Main Aim During the exclusive interview, Professor Moore touched on the importance of world sight day. On…
Cattle Farmer and Principal Optometrist Chris emphasises the importance of good eyesight on the farm in day-to-day farming operations.
Sheep Farmer and Optometrist Gillian emphasises the importance of good eyesight on the farm in day-to-day farming operations.
Cataract Awareness Month – Prof Moore recently spoke with the team at Sunshine FM about the impact, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Cataract Awareness Month – Prof Moore recently spoke with the team at Sunshine FM about the impact, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Cataract Awareness Month – Prof Moore recently spoke with the team at Sunshine FM about the impact, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Welcome to Cathedral Academy, a leading professional development training programme designed exclusively for Optometrists. Our Academy is dedicated to empowering Optometrists with the latest knowledge and expertise in various aspects of Ophthalmology. Through a series of face-to-face CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events held across Ireland, we offer a diverse range of topics delivered by our…
Cataract Awareness Month – Prof Moore recently spoke with the team at Sunshine FM about the impact, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Cataract Awareness Month – Prof Moore recently spoke with the team at Sunshine FM about the impact, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Ulster GAA’s Provincial Referees Panel recently received comprehensive health checks for the upcoming season. The organisation teamed up with its partners, the Ulster Independent Clinic and Cathedral Eye Clinic, at the Tyrone GAA Centre in Garvaghey to provide its referees with a valuable indication of their current health. The referees received medical checks that provided…
We received a ‘GIANT’ welcome at the SSE Arena to carry out all-important eye health checks. The Stena Line Belfast Giants took time off the ice to get a comprehensive eye health check from our Optometrist. We made sure that not only the players are performing with 20/20 vision, but also that the coaches and…
The Cathedral Eye Clinic team were privileged to recently attend the Ulster GAA’s annual National Inclusive Fitness Day, with this year’s theme being ‘GAA Healthy Families’. Ulster GAA employees came together at Tyrone GAA Centre of Excellence, Garvaghy, for a day of team-building, games and health checks. The Cathedral Eye Clinic team were on-site…
Thousands of residents in Munster can be waiting for years to have cataract surgery – but many of them don’t realise they can have their sight restored in just a few weeks, thanks to a HSE scheme, Belfast’s Cathedral Eye Clinic and Deputy Michael Healy-Rae. Led by Professor Johnny Moore, the Cathedral Eye Clinic is…
Cathedral Eye Clinic welcomes Adj Prof. Jonathan Jackson BSc (Hon 1st) PhD MCOptom (DipTp IP) FAAO (LV Dip Res) FBCLA. Dr Jackson is a Consultant Optometrist with over 30 years experience in cornea, contact lens, low vision, visual impairment and paediatric optometry. Working out of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, he undertakes a fortnightly…
Exciting 2022 Opportunities for Nurses and HCAs to join a growing Team within Cathedral Eye Clinic. Opportunities available within the Greater Belfast area and other regions throughout Northern Ireland. Be part of an Exciting, Progressive and Caring team! Our package includes: Competitive hourly rates Attractive weekend rates Flexible shift patterns to suit work/life balance Monthly…
Inseparable couple Jeff and Janice Price speak on using the cross-border scheme to have cataract surgery at Cathedral Eye Clinic Jeff and Janice Price have done everything together in their lives. So, when both began suffering from cataracts in their eyes, it was just natural for them to seek help together. Jeff,…
Revolutionary eye surgery has given me a new ‘eyes’ for goals, says League’s top scorer Georgie League of Ireland Premier Division top scorer Georgie Kelly has revealed that he underwent revolutionary eye surgery, after being forced to play a game with one contact lens. The Bohemians striker travelled to Belfast’s Cathedral Eye Clinic…
Vaccine bonus sees increase in cataract patients going to Belfast clinic from Republic THE number of people from the Republic travelling to a specialist eye clinic in Belfast for cataract treatments has returned to pre-pandemic levels thanks to the ‘vaccine bonus’. Nine patients from County Kerry were among those treated this week at the…
At present, over 60 million people around the world suffer from treatable visual impairment, and could benefit from from eye surgery procedures. There is a worldwide shortage of qualified surgeons to meet this need. Through the development of robotic-assisted eye surgery, the potential exists to treat many of those who otherwise would not have access…
Would you like a better work-life balance? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in an award-winning Private Hospital? We are recruiting for the following positions: Permanent Full Time Nurse (37.5 hours) Permanent Part Time Nurse (25 hours) What you can expect when working for Cathedral Eye Clinic: Competitive hourly rate No…
AWARENESS RAISING AT CATHEDRAL EYE CLINIC World Sight Day (www.iapb.org/advocacy/world-sight-day/world-sight-day-2019/), Thurs 10th October, is the most important advocacy and communications event on the eye health calendar. On World Sight Day, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) members work together to: Raise public awareness of blindness & vision impairment as major international public health…
Cathedral Eye Clinic was today unveiled as a new corporate partner of Ulster GAA. The relationship will see Cathedral Eye Clinic establish new eye care programmes for Ulster GAA Match Officials and players at county and club level. Cathedral Eye Clinic is home to the most advanced treatments, the highest level of patient care…
As Ireland’s leading facility for laser eye treatment and eye healthcare provision, Cathedral Eye Clinic strive to focus on best practice adherence and high-quality service delivery. This was recognised in an annual report recently published by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, which identified standards of excellence across every category. Established to monitor and inspect…
SMILE vs LASIK SMILE vs Lasik: what’s right for you? Whether you are deemed as a suitable candidate for Lasik or SMILE surgery will be determined in Cathedral Eye Clinic’s meticulous pre-assessment examination. This process involves a close examination by an ophthalmologic surgeon, who will use a highly advanced 11-dimension eye scanner to assess the…
What is Amblyopia Amblyopia symptoms are common and well documented. Also known as ‘lazy eye’, amblyopia is an eyesight condition which occurs when one or both eyes struggle to build a strong link with the brain. In a healthy eye, light is focused through the eye upon the retina. The cells in this part of…
Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome symptoms are extremely common. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic eye condition, which gradually develops in what is a cumulative effect. In many cases, dry eye syndrome may not offer a total cure. Instead, management of the condition is prioritised, with effective treatment bringing substantially less symptoms, as well…
Oculoplastic Surgery Also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery is a high-specialised field of medicine which concerns the plastic and reconstructive surgery of the orbit (bony socket), the tear ducts and the eyelids, as well as cosmetic surgery of the brows and eyelids. As a surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery entails the medical…
Also known as AMD or AMRD, age-related macular degeneration is an eye condition which, similarly to conditions such as glaucoma, displays no symptoms when in its early stages. Whilst the condition is significantly more prevalent in older people, the number of patients suffering from the condition is on the increase. What is Age-Related Macular…
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma symptoms are highly-visible and well documented. Glaucoma is a collective term used to refer to a variety of eyesight conditions where the optic nerve is damaged at the point where it departs from the eye. This is caused gradually by the pressure of the eye’s fluid upon the nerve, and can…
Lens Replacement Surgery Lens replacement surgery comes in a variety of forms. However, all forms of this treatment can reduce your dependency on prescription glasses or corrective contact lenses, whilst guaranteeing the highest levels of safety. Lens replacement surgery is a particularly popular treatment path and can treat myopia (also known as ‘short-sightedness’), hyperopia (also…
Protecting Your Eyes The importance of protecting your eyes is often underestimated. Your eyes are an extremely important part of your body – and not just for seeing. Indeed, many healthcare practitioners acknowledge that our eyes provide an effective window into the state of our body, offering an often accurate impression of our overall health.…
What are Cataracts? Put simply, a cataract is an eye condition which causes a clouding of the normally-clear lens of the eye. As one of the most common eyesight impairments facing patients in the UK, cataract symptoms are well documented. Cathedral Eye Clinic offer a range of surgeries and other treatments to treat cataracts and…
How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Take? Eye laser surgery is widely praised for its speedy operation time and often brief recovery periods. Cathedral Eye Clinic offer a range of surgeries and other treatment options with a choice of pricing plans to suit every budget. However, depending on your choice of procedure (for example, Lasik…
What is SMILE Laser Eye Surgery? SMILE Laser Eye Surgery comes as one of the most advanced examples of laser eye technology used in the world today. Short for ‘small incision lenticule extraction’, SMILE laser eye surgery has been recognised as a natural technological evolution of femtosecond lasers. Despite the fact that SMILE surgery is…
Lasik Eye Surgery Lasik laser eye surgery is one of the most commonly practised forms of laser eye surgery in the world today. Indeed, the general success rate of Lasik procedures speak to its efficacy: patients tend to see strong results, with data published from the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery indicating a 96%…
Laser Eye Surgery Risks Laser eye surgery risks are low, and the treatment is seen as one of the safest medical procedures carried out in the world today. Introduced nearly three decades ago, the surgery has been successfully delivered over 30 million times across the world. Closer to home, patient figures speak to the treatment…
Sun Damage to Eyes When one is on holiday, in addition to enjoying yourself it’s important to protect against sun damage to eyes. Unfettered sunshine can permanently damage your eyes. Cathedral Eye Clinic offer a range of surgical and treatment options to manage the condition. All options come with varying payment plans to suit every…
What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is an abnormality in the curvature of the eye’s lens or cornea. As one of the most common eye conditions in the world, astigmatism is said to affect all of us to at least some degree. Indeed, research suggests that in the UK, 24% of individuals have astigmatic vision correction needs…
What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is an age-related eyesight impairment which causes your eyes to gradually lose their ability to focus on close objects. As a common and often irritating aspect of the natural ageing process, the condition becomes noticeable in patients in their early to mid-forties. Symptoms gradually worsen throughout this period until the age…
What is Long Sightedness? Long sightedness (also known as hypermetropia, or hyperopia) is one of the most common eyesight impairments experienced by patients the world over. The common nature of the condition means that a range of surgery and other treatment options are available. In most people’s eyeballs, seeing objects at a distance any further…
What is Short-Sightedness? Short-sightedness (also referred to as near-sightedness or myopia) is one of the most common eyesight conditions affecting patients in the world today. With NHS data suggesting that 1 in 3 individuals in the UK suffer from myopia, awareness around the condition appears to be improving as the condition becomes more widespread. Put…
How Much Does Laser Eye Surgery Cost? Here at Cathedral Eye Clinic, we believe that clear, 20/20 vision is a priceless gift frequently taken for granted. As with any precious gift, taking care of our eyesight is vital, both for seeing the beauty of the world around us and for looking after our overall personal…
Why Have Regular Eye Exams? When it comes to eye exams, it is crucial to remember that this is more than your average check-up. Indeed, these tests are about more than ensuring that you can see clearly in the short term: eye exams are an essential step in protecting your overall health, from head to…
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