Mr. David Wallace
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Hospital
Tralee
Department
Operating Theatre,Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Biography
Mr Wallace,a Limerick native, graduated in medicine from University College Cork in 1991. Following graduation, Mr Wallace was awarded a Diploma in Child Health in 1993 and a Diploma in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1995. As well as receiving a Diploma in Medical Management from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1996, the same year Mr Wallace became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Ophth) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (Ophth). Mr Wallace was awarded the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma in 1997. Mr Wallace completed his Specialist training in Ireland which included working at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Mater and Beaumont Hospitals in Dublin. During this time, Mr Wallace was a Clinical tutor for Trinity College. Mr Wallace has participated in publications, research projects and presentations, which includes presenting at the Irish Royal College of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and the Royal Academy of Medicine.
Specialist Interest
Mr Wallace has a specialist interest in Cataract and Eyelid Surgery. He has performed over 6,000 Cataract operations and is supported in his surgery by experienced Anaesthetic colleagues, Clinic and Nursing team. He is assisted in the practice by his colleague Mr Paidi O’Domhnaill in providing a comprehensive eye service, including care of Patients with Glaucoma and Age-related Macular Degeneration
Education
1991 M.B, B.Ch., B.A.O
1993 Diploma in Child Health
1995 Diploma in Opthalmology (RCSI)
1995-1996 Diploma in Medical Management (RCSI)
1996 FRCSEd
1996 FRCSI (Opth)
1997 European Board of Opthalmology Diploma
Previous Appointments & Training Posts
Cork University Hospital
Erinville Hospital Cork
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin
St Vincents Hospital, Dublin
Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin
National Children’s Hopital
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Professional Affiliations
Member of Irish College of Ophthalmologists
Member of American Academy of Ophthalmologists
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