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Dr Emma Duignan

Ophthalmology Dublin

Dr Emma Duignan

15 years of experience

3,916+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Emma Duignan at a glance

Dr Emma Duignan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Emma Duignan is an ophthalmologist. They are a specialist in cataract surgery and retinal disease. Dr Duignan completed advanced fellowship training in retinal disease.

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

— Dr Emma Duignan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-958456 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E7A149EC · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,472
Annual physical exam 99395 742
Vaccination administration 90471 2,534
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,185

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emma Duignan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emma Duignan with the team
WITH TEAM
Emma Duignan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet Emma Duignan

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Emma Duignan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8702/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31159875 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Emma Duignan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3796/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39998344 · cited by 146

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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emma.duignan@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

Dr Emma Duignan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Emma Duignan treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Emma Duignan is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dublin carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Emma Duignan specialise in?

    Emma Duignan specialises in Ophthalmology in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Emma Duignan treat?

    Emma Duignan treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Emma Duignan practise?

    Emma Duignan practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Emma Duignan speak?

    Emma Duignan speaks English.

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