Institute of Eye Surgery

The Institute of Eye Surgery (IOES) is a specialist ophthalmic healthcare provider delivering eye care across diagnosis, treatment, surgery, urgent eye care, research and ongoing care. It's model is built around consultant-led sub-specialty pathways, supporting patients to access the right specialist care from the outset.

Across its locations, IOES brings together clinical expertise, advanced diagnostic and surgical capability and research-active practice within a real-world eye care setting. This creates a strong environment for ophthalmic research that is closely connected to patient care, clinical decision-making and service delivery.

Through the StAR MD programme, IOES is proud to support research talent and contribute to the advancement of ophthalmic care in Ireland.

IOES' participation in the programme reflects a commitment to supporting high-quality clinical research and developing the next generation of clinician-researchers. The programme’s focus on innovative, impactful translational research aligns strongly with the IOES approach: embedding research within specialist care pathways to improve understanding, access and outcomes in modern healthcare.

For registrars and SpRs undertaking research, IOES offers exposure to a broad ophthalmic care model, including specialist assessment, treatment planning, surgical pathways, urgent eye care, follow-up and research-informed practice. This provides an opportunity to engage with clinical questions in a setting where research is directly connected to real patient needs.

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