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Ms Nikolina Budimlija

Verified Ophthalmology Butlerstown, Waterford

Ms Nikolina Budimlija

9 years of experience 5.0 (25 verified reviews)

2,221+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Nikolina Budimlija at a glance

Ms Nikolina Budimlija is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Butlerstown, Waterford, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Butlerstown, Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Ms. Nikolina Budimlija is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Ocular Surface Specialist practising at IOES Waterford and IOES Kildare. With nearly 20 years of experience in ophthalmology, Nikolina has become a dedicated expert in Ocular Surface Diseases, initiating Ireland's first dedicated Ocular Surface Disease clinic at IOES. She is a well recognised surgeon performing functional and aesthetic eye lid procedures, with special interest in blepharoplasty. 

Throughout her career, Nikolina has been actively involved in various eye health organisations, including the European Society of Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease Specialists (EuCornea), Irish College of Ophthalmologists, Croatian Ophthalmological Society, and the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). She has also developed a highly successful intense pulsed light service at IOES, utilising top-tier systems.

Passionate about education and awareness, Nikolina extends her expertise beyond the clinic by making appearances on Irish television and radio to share insights about Ocular Surface Disease. She also actively participates in medical conferences worldwide.

Nikolina graduated from the School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, and later earned a master's in health management. She has held various roles in ophthalmology, including serving as an investigator at a screening database for diabetic retinopathy (DriDB) and as a medical associate at the Glaucoma Reference Center, Croatian Ministry of Health. Before joining IOES, she worked as a lead consultant at a Health Centre in Zagreb and later as a consultant in private practice in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Nikolina is a proud member of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), EuCornea, Irish College of Ophthalmologists, Croatian Ophthalmological Society, and ESCRS, reflecting her dedication to advancing eye health and patient care.

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

— Ms Nikolina Budimlija

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Butlerstown, Waterford (IE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    University College Cork (UCC), Butlerstown, Waterford (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-236988 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-59116FD2 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,815
Annual physical exam 99395 905
Vaccination administration 90471 1,185
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,022

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nikolina Budimlija
HEADSHOT
Nikolina Budimlija in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nikolina Budimlija with the team
WITH TEAM
Nikolina Budimlija at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Nikolina Budimlija

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Nikolina Budimlija, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2345/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37402346 · cited by 159
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Nikolina Budimlija, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5038/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35602082 · cited by 125
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Nikolina Budimlija, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3372/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37986863 · cited by 19
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Nikolina Budimlija, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9800/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39500698 · cited by 25

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Butlerstown, Waterford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-25 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-10 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nikolina.budimlija@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

25 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Ms Nikolina Budimlija's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Nikolina Budimlija 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.

Ms Nikolina Budimlija is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Butlerstown, Waterford 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 Butlerstown, Waterford 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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    Nikolina Budimlija specialises in Ophthalmology in Butlerstown, Waterford, IE. 21 years of clinical experience.

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    Nikolina Budimlija speaks English, Croatian, Italian.

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