June marks Cataract Awareness Month, making it an important time to learn more about one of the most common causes of reduced vision worldwide. Cataracts are a natural part of ageing for many people, but modern treatment options mean vision can often be restored safely and effectively. At Cathedral Eye Clinic, we provide consultant-led cataract…
July marks UV Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the often-overlooked dangers that ultraviolet radiation poses to our eyes. While most people diligently apply sunscreen to protect their skin, many forget that our eyes are equally vulnerable to UV damage. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the risks and take proactive steps to…
Cathedral Eye Clinic explores the vital connection between vision and motorsport racing performance Travelling at speeds of 200mph, riders have milliseconds to process visual information and react. But how crucial is good eyesight for racing performance? The team at Cathedral headed to the North West 200 to find out, testing reaction speeds with riders and spectators using…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
