News - Ophthalmology

Longford patients who need eye consultant told to go to Dublin

Deputy Micheál Carrigy says local patients requiring a consultant ophthalmologist now have to attend the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin.

Feb 10, 2026 07:19

Longford councillor says county remains 'poor relation' when it comes to healthcare

Her comments come after the HSE confirmed an ophthalmologist would be seeing both adult and paediatric patients just one day each per week.

Oct 2, 2025 13:53

Over 1,000 people waiting for ophthalmology services in Roscommon

New figures show that over one-thousand people are waiting for ophthalmology treatment in Roscommon Figures released to Aontu by the Department of Health show

Feb 11, 2021 11:40

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