Ophthalmology and vision sciences have seen rapid technological advances in recent years making treatments less invasive and much more accurate. The specialist Ophthalmology team at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin are dedicated to the provision of the very best and up to date patient care including eye and cataract surgery in Dublin.
There are six ophthalmologists currently working in the Bon Secours Hospital each of who covers general ophthalmology including eye surgery and cataract surgery but also have sub-speciality interests.
These specialities include cataract and refractive surgery, anterior segment, glaucoma, strabismus, paediatrics and medical retina. Three of the team have clinics on site in the hospital and run regular outpatient appointments. One medical ophthalmologist focuses on the medical assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of disorders affecting vision.
The Department includes a dedicated eye theatre and clinical eye room which are well equipped with all instrumentation and nursing expertise to facilitate the very best of modern eye care.
Conditions covered by the specialists are not limited to ‘eye diseases’ but include broader conditions affecting ophthalmic health.
From a surgical perspective, each ophthalmologist admits their own patients for different eye surgical procedures.
In addition to eye cataract surgery, many other procedures are also offered to patients including:
Assessment and management of age related macular degeneration
Assessment and management of age related macular degeneration
Assessment and treatment of cornea and ocular surface disease.
Assessment and treatment of cornea and ocular surface disease.
Assessment and management of uveitis, vitreous and medical retinal disorders
Prof. Paul Connell graduated from University College Dublin in 1997 and completed his postgraduate training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery through the Irish College of Ophthalmologists higher surgical training program. Under the auspices of Royal College of Surgeons, he went on to complete two internationally renowned surgical vitreoretinal fellowships at Bristol Eye Hospital and subsequently the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne, Australia. There Prof Connell was appointed to a consultant post in 2009. He returned to Ireland in 2011 and was appointed to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Prof Connell is active academically with an extensive publication record and his primary research interests include diabetic retinopathy, aetiology and treatment and is an Associate Clinical Professor (UCD).
Medical & Surgical Retinal Eye Disease. Age Related Macular Degeneration. Cataract. Diabetes. Epiretinal Membrane. Macular Hole. Medical Retina. Retinal Detachment. Surgical Retina. Trauma. Uveitis. Vein Occlusions, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Glaucoma
Mr. Dervan completed his ophthalmic surgical training in Ireland and was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Ophthalmology) in 2013. He also completed an advanced surgical fellowship in Perth, Australia specialising in anterior segment disease, focusing primarily on glaucoma and complex cataract surgery.
He previously worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Perth before accepting a position as Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
His research interests include understanding the basic science of glaucoma, improving the clinical outcomes and the provision of services to patients with glaucoma. He was awarded a research medical doctorate from University College Dublin for his research on pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.
Glaumcoma, complex cataract surgery
Ms Doyle graduated from UCD in 1994 and obtained her Masters of Medical Science (Physiology) in 1996. She underwent Fellowship training at The Glaucoma Institute, Foundation Hospital St Joseph, Paris between 2004 and 2005. She has held the position of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Vistoria Eye and Ear Hospital and St. James’s Hospital since 2005. She is a Glacoma Specialist at RVEEH specialises in all forms of glaucoma laser and surgery including trabeculectomy, non-penetrating surgery, Baerveldt tubes and Ahmed valves.
Glaucoma Surgery and Glaucoma Filtration Surgery, Laser, Intraocular Drug Delivery
Anterior Segment, Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Dr Foley-Nolan background includes 5 years of general medicine with membership of Royal college of Physicians and 25 years experience in Ophthalmology. Dr Foley Nolan is also Director of the paediatric eye service in HSE north Dublin.
Childhood squint and lazy eye. Medical ophthalmology, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, early cataracts, dry eyes, watering eyes, heart disease and the eyes. Eye problems in mental handicap.
Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases, Glaucoma, Refractive and Cataract Surgery.
Cataract Surgery, Neuro Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Surgery (Squint), Botulinum Toxin Clinics, Glaucoma, Eye lid Surgery
Ophthalmology consults can be arranged with a specific Consultant by contacting their secretary directly. A referral will be required from your GP.
If you would like any help to make an appointment, please contact Medical Liaison on:
Tel: 01 8082340
Email: eyes@bonsecours.ie
