Innovative eccentric viewing helping patients in Dublin

The Mater Private Hospital in Dublin uses leading-edge technology and innovative procedures to offercomprehensive ophthalmic evaluation and treatment, from routine eye exams to urgent eye care. The hospital houses the largest private eye centre in the country. Employing 14 consultant ophthalmologists, they treat a range of complex eye diseases. The clinic was set up in December 2013 by consultant ophthalmologist Catriona Kirwan to treat patients with low vision (Figure 1).

Microperimetry

Earlier this year, the Mater took delivery of the MAIA microperimeter to assist in the management of maculopathy patients. By using stimuli of reduced separation and corresponding to the parafoveal region, microperimetry allows the extent of functional loss to be mapped with accuracy.