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Mr Cian Gildea

Optometry Dublin

Mr Cian Gildea

6 years of experience

10,227+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Cian Gildea at a glance

Mr Cian Gildea is an Optometry practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Cian Gildea is an accomplished optometrist who joined Wellington Eye Clinic in 2014. He serves as a Clinical Optometrist and contact lens specialist at both Wellington Eye Clinic and Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. His passion lies in restoring sight through specialist contact lens fitting, encompassing a range of techniques from large diameter scleral lenses to Orthokeratology.
Cian completed his BSc in optometry at Dublin Institute of Technology, where he distinguished himself by receiving one of two available scholarships to study at the University Of Houston College Of Optometry in Texas, USA. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Property Economics from the same institution.
As a dedicated professional in his field, Cian is recognised as a Fellow of the Association of Optometrists in Ireland (FAOI), a member of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE), a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association (FBCLA), and a member of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO).
Beyond his clinical work, Cian contributes his expertise to the field by consulting for Enterprise Ireland on commercialisation fund projects for various optometric, ophthalmologic, and ocular products and devices.

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

— Mr Cian Gildea

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Optometry
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-681302 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-13D82366 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 82
Annual physical exam 99395 1,340
Vaccination administration 90471 2,164
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 747

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cian Gildea
HEADSHOT
Cian Gildea in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cian Gildea with the team
WITH TEAM
Cian Gildea at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Cian Gildea

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Cian Gildea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6789/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35881236 · cited by 90
  2. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Cian Gildea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4226/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31294245 · cited by 32
  3. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Cian Gildea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5034/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31820676 · cited by 102

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · cian.gildea@euroclinics.example

Location

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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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Cian Gildea's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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