Optometrists at Mairead O’Leary Opticians

Mairead O’Leary Opticians have visiting and in-house optometrists in our branches. Our branches are located in Rathmines or Blanchardstown. Our opthalmic professionals are highly qualified and have many years of experience. Our optometrists and other opthalmic professionals are dedicated to offering the highest quality eye-care to our customers. We possess the latest equipment and use the newest 21^st century technologies utilised to carry out our sight examinations and eye tests. We realize how vision loss can affect a person and also how age can play a major role in the deterioration of a person’s eyesight. Our tests and checks are based on your age group and specifically designed for your particular needs. For example, we check for hand-eye coordination in young children and eye pressure in adults who are 40 years or older. Our team of practitioners also includes a child specialist. Book an appointment with us today or call into our branches and our optometrists will be happy to look after your eye-care needs.

Optometrists in Ireland

Optometrists are primary health care practitioners of 'optometry'. 'Optometry' comes from the Greek words 'Optos' meaning vision or eyes and 'metria', meaning measurement. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are the first port of call for people to check their eyesight and vision. Irish Law makes a distinction between “dispensing opticians” and optometrists. It also requires that they be registered with the Opticians Board (Bord Na Radharcmhastóirí). An important aspect of being a registered optometrist is that it ensures that the optometrist is participating in ongoing learning and training to keep up to date with the latest standards of care.

Optometrists and Opticians: What is the difference?

Optometrists are permitted to prescribe, dispense and sell spectacles. On the other hand, dispensing opticians can only dispense and sell spectacles, but not prescribe them. They must commit to ongoing education, hold professional liability insurance, have to meet standards of practice and training. The Opticians Board, which is the regulatory body in Ireland ensure that optometrists and opticians are held to these standards.

Ensure that the opthalmic professional you are visiting is registered with the Opticians Board. Their website has a list of Registered Optometrists, and Registered Dispensing Opticians. You can find us on the Opticians Board as a registered optometrist, which means we can prescribe as well as dispense and sell spectacles as compared to opticians who can only dispense and sell spectacles.

Web Resources from Optometrists

We also have useful information available on our website. It highlights the designer glasses which we have in stock from fashion houses like Versace, Prada and D&G. We also provide anti-glare, anti-smudge, anti-scratch and water repellant treatment for lenses. You will find special offers on contact lenses, photo-chromatic lenses, prescription sunglasses and more on our website. It also provides information on common eye conditions and diseases like astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration . Several eye diseases and conditions are explained in visual detail on our 3-D videos. Contact us today to make an appointment for an eye examination with our optometrists.