Ophthalmology
University Hospital Limerick
Opening hours:
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Tuesday
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Wednesday
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Thursday
9am to 1pm Friday
About Ophthalmology
Opthalmology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. Eye surgery is usually performed with the aid of an operating microscope and may involve lasers. This may include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery or surgery for retinal disorders.
About
Elective surgical proceudres Monday to Friday including, but not limited to, cataract, glaucoma, squint, retinal detachment, corneal and external eye disease.
Referrals and Appointments
Who needs to refer you: GPs Consultants Optician Emergency Department Other hospitals
How to access this service: Relevant patient medical history and personal details OCT scans done by optician
Special instructions for patients during COVID19
We may ask you to:
- attend a virtual clinic
- wear a face mask/other PPE
- complete a COVID-19 questionnaire by phone before coming to hospital and to repeat same on arrival
- to wait in their car until closer to your appointment time
Consultants
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