Ophthalmology Medical Workforce in Ireland 2025- 2040: An expert stakeholder informed review

Abstract

The principal focus of this report is to make recommendations around the number of training places at both basic and higher specialty training level in Medical Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery. Appropriately resourcing these training pathways will ensure the development of a future consultant workforce which is configured with the correct skill mix to serve the needs of the population in Ireland. The policy aim is that the supply of consultants should be sustainable through the domestic training pipeline as much as is possible.