Ophthalmology

Biography

Prof. Paul Connell graduated from University College Dublin in 1997 and completed his postgraduate training in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery through the Irish College of Ophthalmologists higher surgical training program.  Under the auspices of Royal College of Surgeons, he went on to complete two internationally renowned surgical vitreoretinal fellowships at Bristol Eye Hospital and subsequently the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne, Australia. There Prof Connell was appointed to a consultant post in 2009. He returned to Ireland in 2011 and was appointed to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Prof Connell is active academically with an extensive publication record and his primary research interests include diabetic retinopathy, aetiology and treatment and is an Associate Clinical Professor (UCD).

Areas of Interest

Medical & Surgical Retinal Eye Disease. Age Related Macular Degeneration. Cataract. Diabetes. Epiretinal Membrane. Macular Hole. Medical Retina. Retinal Detachment. Surgical Retina. Trauma. Uveitis. Vein Occlusions, Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Areas of Interest

Glaucoma

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Appointments

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Eccles Street Dublin 7

Biography

Mr. Dervan completed his ophthalmic surgical training in Ireland and was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Ophthalmology) in 2013. He also completed an advanced surgical fellowship in Perth, Australia specialising in anterior segment disease, focusing primarily on glaucoma and complex cataract surgery.

He previously worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Perth before accepting a position as Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.

His research interests include understanding the basic science of glaucoma, improving the clinical outcomes and the provision of services to patients with glaucoma. He was awarded a research medical doctorate from University College Dublin for his research on pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.

Areas of Interest

Glaumcoma, complex cataract surgery

Additional Information

Referrals to Mr Dervan can be sent via Healthlink, posted to his private rooms in the Bon Secours Consultants Clinic or sent by secure email.

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Biography

Ms Doyle graduated from UCD in 1994 and obtained her Masters of Medical Science (Physiology) in 1996.  She underwent Fellowship training at The Glaucoma Institute,  Foundation Hospital St Joseph,  Paris between 2004 and 2005.  She has held the position of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Vistoria Eye and Ear Hospital and St. James’s Hospital since 2005.  She is a Glacoma Specialist at RVEEH specialises in all forms of glaucoma laser and surgery including trabeculectomy,  non-penetrating surgery,  Baerveldt tubes and Ahmed valves.

Areas of Interest

Glaucoma Surgery and Glaucoma Filtration Surgery, Laser, Intraocular Drug Delivery

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Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital St James Hospital

Areas of Interest

Anterior Segment, Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Paediatric Ophthalmology.

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Appointments

Bon Secours Dublin, Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Maher Private Hosptial, Eccles St, Dublin 7

The Childrens University Hospital Temple Street Dublin 1

Biography

Ms. Claire Hartnett is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and  completed her Ophthalmic Surgery Higher Surgical Training in Ireland in 2017. She undertook her fellowship training in Paediatric and Adult Ophthalmic Surgery in Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal Hospital, London.

In February 2019, she commenced her role as Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Dublin and In June 2019 her private practice in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin.

Areas of Interest

• Cataract
• Strabismus
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Degeneration
• Glaucoma

Additional Information

Referrals to Ms Hartnett can be sent via Healthlink, posted to the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin or sent by secure email.

Qualifications

Biography

Ms. Morris graduated with an honours degree from UCD school of Medicine in 1998. After completing research in the field of glaucoma for which she was awarded a Master’s of Medical Science (Hons) she began her surgical Ophthalmology training in Dublin. Bríd trained in the Mater, Beaumont and Temple St Hospitals in Dublin before moving to the UK. Bríd completed her Specialist Registrar training in Cardiff and Edinburgh, qualifying as a Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon in 2009. She then undertook higher surgical training fellowships in Glaucoma and Medical Retina before returning to Ireland.

Bríd has worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist since 2009 in the Retinal service in the Mater University Hospital and previously as the Consultant Ophthalmologist in Connolly Hospital. She is actively involved in the training of junior doctors and teaching of medical students. Bríd has published several peer reviewed papers and has a special interest in Medical Retinal conditions and in Glaucoma. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists.

Areas of Interest

• Medical Retina – age-related macular degeneration, diabetes and other retinal conditions
• Glaucoma
• General Ophthalmology

Qualifications

Areas of Interest

Medical Retina. Age Related Macular Degeneration. Diabetic Eye Disease. Medical Neuro Ophthalmology

Biography

Ms Siah is a consultant eye surgeon specialising in Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. Her subspecialty interests include Cataract surgery, Eyelid surgery (eyelid malposition, eyelid lumps, eyelid cancer, facial nerve palsy, aesthetic eyelid surgery), Oculofacial Aesthetics (non-surgical), Watery Eye disorder, Dry Eye disorder, Facial Dystonia (Blepharospasm and Hemifacial spasm), Orbital disorder (including Thyroid Eye Disease) and Socket reconstruction.

Areas of Interest

Specialty

General Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic surgery

Sub Specialties

• Cataract surgery
• Eyelid lesions (‘see and treat’)
• Eyelid surgery (eyelid malposition, droopy eyelid/ptosis, facial nerve palsy)
• Periocular skin cancer surgery and reconstruction
• Aesthetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Brow lift
• Oculofacial aesthetics (fillers, botox)
• Watery eye disorders
• Dry eye disorders
• Facial dystonia
• Orbital disorders including thyroid eye disease, orbital decompression
• Evisceration, enucleation, socket rehabilitation

Additional Information

Ms Siah has over 20 publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at national and international ophthalmology conferences. She has been awarded with research grants and was involved in clinical trials in the past.

She is a member of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS), the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Irish College of Ophthalmologists.

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Referrals to Ms Siah can be sent via Healthlink, posted to her private rooms or sent by secure email.