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Dr. Arthur Cummings
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Dr. Arthur Cummings

Ophthalmology · Dublin

👤 7 years of experience

9,782+ Patients seen
7 Years in practice
14 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr. Arthur Cummings is a Consultant Eye Surgeon at the Wellington Eye Clinic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Beacon Hospital. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Cummings is a distinguished authority in LASIK, PRK, ICL, refractive, and cataract surgeries, earning international acclaim for his expertise in laser eye surgery, keratoconus treatment, custom lens replacement, and cataract procedures.
Since joining the Wellington Eye Clinic in 1998, Mr. Cummings has performed over 50,000 LASIK procedures and 15,000 cataract and intraocular lens surgeries. As an Associate Clinical Professor at UCD, he imparts his knowledge through lectures and teachings on refractive surgery globally, having delivered over 500 invited talks at international meetings.
Mr. Cummings's commitment to advancing ophthalmic care extends beyond clinical practice. He co-presents the WaveLight Refractive Fellowship Course, impacting over 200 ophthalmologists worldwide. As the only Irish member of the prestigious International Intraocular Implant Club, he maintains a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and practices.
A prolific author, Mr. Cummings has contributed to over 120 scientific articles, 15 book chapters, and co-edited two books. His contributions have earned numerous accolades from esteemed organisations like the AAO, ISRS, ESCRS, and others.
As the President of the Board of Governors of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences and one of three chief medical editors of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Global | Europe Edition, Mr. Cummings continues to shape the future of ophthalmology, guided by a profound dedication to excellence and a recognition of the collective effort of his exceptional team at the Wellington Eye Clinic.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Arthur Cummings

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    NUI Galway, Dublin (IE)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-802804 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0AFA1680 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 320
Annual physical exam 99395 702
Vaccination administration 90471 2,486
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,945

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Arthur Cummings
HEADSHOT
Arthur Cummings in consultation
IN OFFICE
Arthur Cummings with the team
WITH TEAM
Arthur Cummings at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Arthur Cummings

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Arthur Cummings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5046/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32291415 · cited by 200
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Arthur Cummings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1697/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39867930 · cited by 194
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Arthur Cummings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7040/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33673886 · cited by 132
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Arthur Cummings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8292/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32904012 · cited by 198

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Dublin · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · arthur.cummings@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

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