Specialty services have seen a significant increase in outpatient visits in Ireland, with ophthalmology being one of the top services. The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin managed over 14,000 patient visits last year, with nurses playing a key role in providing care. Nursing services administered almost 10,000 injections and achieved high patient satisfaction rates. The hospital’s director of nursing highlighted the importance of empowering nurses and preventing blindness through timely diagnosis and treatment. As the population ages, demand for ophthalmology services is expected to rise, leading to an expansion of roles for nurses like clinical nurse specialist Linda Fabbian. Additionally, community care pathways are being established to provide convenient care closer to patients’ homes, as seen in the case of patient Deirdre Bannon.
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Nursing service managed 14,000 ophthalmology patient visits last year
