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Prof. Colm O'Brien
Trust score 8/100

Prof. Colm O'Brien

Ophthalmology · Dublin

👤 16 years of experience

9,196+ Patients seen
16 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Professor O'Brien is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist. They are a respected clinician scientist with a substantial history of translational research in glaucoma. Professor O'Brien is passionate about mentoring trainee clinicians and scientists. Their research group focuses on the cellular mechanisms behind fibrotic pathological changes in the optic nerve and trabecular meshwork, including genetic and epigenetic alterations. The research also investigates new therapeutic interventions, such as nutritional supplementation, to enhance visual function in glaucoma.
Professor O'Brien has authored a significant number of peer-reviewed publications and has supervised numerous higher degree completions. Their contributions to the field have earned them recognition and respect within the ophthalmology community.

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

— Prof. Colm O'Brien

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-204856 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-1253C983 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,662
Annual physical exam 99395 368
Vaccination administration 90471 2,296
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 127

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Colm O'Brien in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colm O'Brien with the team
WITH TEAM
Colm O'Brien at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Colm O'Brien

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9778/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32492527 · cited by 46
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5790/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30831281 · cited by 132
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5226/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34662056 · cited by 58
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7132/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33145744 · cited by 80

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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-10 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-20 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · colm.obrien@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.

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