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UPMC Public Information Evening focusing on Ophthalmology.

UPMC recently hosted an online Public Information Meeting focusing on Ophthalmology.

This event is open to the general public and suitable for anyone seeking to learn more about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye and visual system diseases and disorders.



Agenda

Dr Tom Stumpf

'Can doughnuts cause blindness?'

Mr Tom Stumpf

Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC
Mr Gareth Higgins

'Skin cancer around the eye'

Mr Gareth Higgins

Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC
Ms Virag Varga

'Designing Comfort: Rethinking Chronic Eye Disease Management'

Ms Virag Varga

Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC





Dr Iacopo Macchi

'Protect your sight: Simple signs you shouldn’t ignore'

Dr. Iacopo Macchi

Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC
Claire Phelan
Host: Claire Phelan

Director of Access, UPMC

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Ophthalmology Services

At UPMC in Ireland, our ophthalmology experts use innovative treatments and minimally-invasive techniques to provide a range of care options.

Eye and Vision Conditions We Treat

At UPMC, our ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all types of eye problems in adults.

Some of the conditions and diseases we treat include:

  • Age-related macular degeneration: eye disease that blurs vision and impacts driving or reading.
  • Cataracts.
  • Children's vision problems.
  • Diabetic eye disease caused by high blood sugar.
  • External eye diseases that affect the surface of the eye.
  • Glaucoma.
  • Macular holes: a small break in the macula, found in the retina.
  • Ocular surface disorders: issues that occur on the cornea, or front surface of the eye.
  • Retinal tears and detached retinas.
  • Retinal vein diseases: changes in blood vessels of the eye that cause vision loss.
  • Uveitis: inflammation in the eye.

Ophthalmology Treatments at UPMC in Ireland

We offer comprehensive, advanced treatments for eye and vision problems using the latest technology and techniques.

They include:

  • Macular degeneration injections.
  • Cataract surgery.
  • Eyelid surgery to fix sagging eyelids.
  • Glaucoma screening and treatment.
  • Neuro-ophthalmology to treat vision problems related to the nervous system.
  • Cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgery.
  • Refractive lens surgery to replace the eye's natural lens with an artificial lens.
  • Retinal diode laser for diseases of the retina.
  • Selective laser trabeculectomy surgery to treat glaucoma.
  • Treatments for corneal problems.
  • Vitreoretinal surgeries on the eye's vitreous gel to fix retina problems and enhance vision.
  • YAG laser to improve vision after cataract surgery.

Eye and vision care that sets us apart

Besides basic ophthalmic care, our specialty programmes at UPMC include:

  • Hi-tech laser surgery. UPMC Kildare Hospital and the IOES is the first in Ireland to use the Ziemer Z8 for laser eye surgery. The laser uses gas bubbles instead of a blade. The procedure is often more comfortable for patients and may reduce recovery times.
  • Children's eye care. Consultants at UPMC Kildare Hospital are experts in treating eye problems in children.
  • Eye casualty service. UPMC through its partnership with the IOES provides care at UPMC Kildare Hospital and UPMC Whitfield Hospital.

Why Choose UPMC For Ophthalmology Services?

Our consultants are:

  • Highly-regarded experts in eye and vision health.
  • Part of a network of advanced learning and knowledge, backed by UPMC's global expertise at the UPMC Eye Center.
  • UPMC Kildare Hospital offers transport from local bus and train stations.
UPMC is a long term partner of the HSE (Health Service Executive) and private insurers. We work hard to make sure everyone has equal access to high-quality healthcare when they need it.

Make an Ophthalmology Appointment

To make an appointment, review our consultants and ask your GP to refer you. Then, contact an ophthalmic specialist at a UPMC location near you.

Our locations include:

Our team of experts provides outstanding care for a wide range of eye conditions and for people across the South East.

What to expect at your first ophthalmology appointment

Once we receive your referral from your GP or optometrist, your ophthalmology consultant will:

  • Examine your eye.
  • Take a full medical history.
  • Decide what course of treatment you need.

Travelling to UPMC for eye care

UPMC offers access to expert care within a short drive from home. We have locations in Kilkenny, Kildare, and Waterford and an outreach centre in Carlow.

Learn more about travelling to UPMC for care.

Many of our locations are accessible from the M9. UPMC Kildare is reachable from Dublin in under an hour and is just off the N7.

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UPMC is a Renowned International Healthcare Provider

Providing high-quality healthcare in Ireland since 2006, our hospitals include UPMC Whitfield in Waterford, UPMC Aut Even in Kilkenny, UPMC Kildare in Clane and UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin. Additional locations include UPMC Hillman Cancer Centres in Waterford and Cork and an outpatient facility in Carlow. UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics are located in Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, and a UPMC Institute for Health in Mayo. All offer immediate access to expert care that’s close to home.



UPMC International

A leading healthcare provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — UPMC is a global, academic medical centre wholly committed to innovation, research, and patient-centred care. UPMC works closely with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences, which is among the top 10 schools in the U.S. to receive research funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Worldwide, UPMC has more than 92,000 team members and in the U.S., its network includes more than 40 hospitals and 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient facilities.



Delivering Life-Changing Medicine Every Day

UPMC offers an integrated healthcare system which, for our patients, means that we offer a range of healthcare services including general medicine and surgery, a host of highly-regarded specialists, and a variety of skilled professionals to help patients complete their healthcare journey within one healthcare system.

Additionally, in the U.S., UPMC provides renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women’s health. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals.



Expanding Our Footprint and Exploring New Frontiers in Medicine

With its headquarters in Pittsburgh, UPMC has an international presence in three countries in addition to Ireland:

  • China
  • Kazakhstan
  • Italy

UPMC also supports patients in countries where highly specialized care may not be readily available. UPMC Global Care connects patients with complex medical diagnoses to experts at UPMC facilities for teleconsultations, second opinions, surgical care, and telemonitoring services. The Global Care team is the single point of contact to help patients and their in-country physicians navigate the UPMC network so we can provide the care they need quickly and conveniently.



The Global Care team also supports travel requirements, translation services, housing, and other travel logistics.

And to support our commitment to innovation and our pledge to push boundaries when it comes to science, healthcare innovation, and patient care, UPMC Enterprises is helping to change America’s healthcare system. As an incubator, UPMC Enterprises uses the resources of UPMC and other partners to solve some of the most complex challenges facing healthcare institutions today. This commercial arm turns ideas into thriving companies that help the health care industry and impact the lives of patients in meaningful, lasting ways.

Learn more about UPMC in Ireland.


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