• For over 100 years the Association of Optometrists Ireland has advocated excellence in Optometry

    The Association, in conjunction with the Opticians Board, provides a supervisory and ethical environment for our members. Together, we aim to ensure the highest possible standards in provision of clinical and dispensing services to the public.

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  • Children need regular eye-care to ensure that their eyes and eyesight develop correctly.

    Optometrists have the ability and equipment to examine children’s eyes from a very young age. This service is available in your own community.

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  • Your local optometrist is the first port of call for all eye-care problems and advice.

    Optometrists are the eye-care specialists in primary care. Over 400,000 eye examinations were performed under the Medical Card and PRSI optical schemes at no cost to the patient.

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