A chronic, degenerative condition affecting central vision.
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A multidisciplinary eye clinic
Our mission at Progressive Vision is to deliver a unique patient focused eye care experience, with an emphasis on kindness and excellent long term care, provided by our highly skilled and experienced team.
Find out moreAge–related macular degeneration (AMD)
AMD is thinning of normal pigment in the centre of the retina (macula). Early detection and treatment can prevent permanent vision loss
Find out moreCataracts
A cataract is when your eye’s natural lens core becomes cloudy. Treatment is an operation to replace the cloudy core of the lens with a new plastic lens.
Find out moreExcellentBased on 22 reviews
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Gearoid Maguire2024-09-19Friendly professional and excellent eye care. Would recommend the practice to other family members friends. A great team of people who are dedicated to excellent care.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
nick v2024-08-25Professional and friendly staff who go out of their way to assist.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Roisin Carey2024-08-11Professional and so kind and helpful. I went to Progressive Vision with a horrible chalazion that was really affecting my confidence. I was treated with great empathy from everyone on staff , with a special mention to Eve, Emma and Mohammed. Thank you so much for looking after me!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
John Rothwell2024-07-30Mr mark cahill and team are amazing the saved my mams sight will be for ever grateful .he is very kind and reassuring in the treatment plan is everything is explained clear and compassionately Ireland is lucky to have such an amazing and talented surgeon. John and Yvonne Rothwell.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
R A Price2024-07-26Having reached Progressive Vision Sandyford Dublin yesterday , 25 th July 2024 , walking through the doors , greeted by Deirdre .being seated in such excellent chairs , so supporting of all parts of the body , one felt , immediately , so safe ..viewing the various wall screens ( so easy to read , lettering and colouring) with a vast amount of information on various Eye Conditions , Within minutes ,I was introduced to Professional after Professional , each , experts in their own area of Eyes , explaining in detail before and after treatment , scans , e rays , what ever was necessary , in individual treatment rooms . The amazing eye machines , the deep scans , the quality of every Professional lady I met , I knew , without any doubts I was with secure amazingly knowledgeable people , every area of eye , all returned to Mr Mark Cahill . While he absorbed , reviewed , summarised in detail off of my eye issues , I then looked around at the beautiful calm co ordination of colour , pleasant music , then focused in on the most thought provoking pictures , hanging on various walls ,.Now to Mark Cahill , I attended his lectures in May at World Convention of Fighting Blindness .. The amazing knowledge , his years of research , the innovative ground breaking treatments for various eye conditions , His easy way of communicating his knowledge , I was absorbed , totally , hence I am his patient ..He knew exactly what was needed for me .. and I am a suitable patient for Valeda , I cannot but say Thank you Dr Mark Cahill , I felt safe , I felt secure I felt , hope leaving Progressive Vision yesterday .. It is a centre of pure excellence ,Thank you Fighting Blindness , Thank you Vision Ireland and Thank you Mark Cahill , I applaud you . ,Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Anna Petukhova2024-05-06I recently took my 2-year-old son to Progressive Vision Clinic, and our experience was exceptional. We were referred to the clinic due to concerns about a potential squint eye condition. From the moment we stepped in, we were met with warmth and professionalism. Doctor Fiona, from the pediatric department, was an absolute gem. She handled my son's examination with the care, patience, and expertise. Despite the challenges of examining a small child, she managed to make him feel comfortable and calm throughout the process. I highly recommend Progressive Vision Clinic to any parent seeking professional and compassionate care for their child. Thank you, Doctor Fiona and all the Team!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Richard Talbot2024-03-21Referred here following eye exam at Specsavers Bray for a follow up check. Fantastic and spotless clinic, really can't fault any of the facilities there. Easy to access from Stillorgan Luas stop for those not driving there. Staff I met (receptionist, nurse & Dr Mark Cahill) were all very friendly and explained the eye exam procedures in a way I could understand and really put me at ease as I had never visited an ophthalmology clinic before. Would recommend to anyone needing any of their extensive services listed on their websiteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
GW2024-02-09Never have I come across such incompetence. Oops! they don't have my booking, despite being confirmed. And they have the audacity to deliver the bad news with the biggest smile. No alternative offered. Waste of an afternoon. Useless crowd.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amaraina2024-01-10Great eye clinic! Some key points of my visit: - Easy access to the clinic and they send you instructions over email; - Very friendly girls in the reception (in person & over the phone); - Everything very clean & organized; - A really kind optometrist (Emma) did my tests before seeing doctor Mohamed, I was nervous as I recently had an eye injury and she was really good in calming me down and guiding me through all the procedures. - Really appreciate that as I had traumatic experiences before; - Doctor Mohamed was also great & really informative about my situation; - Their website is also very informative and I researched a lot for eye clinics and haven’t found anything with the same standards as this one. If I have any eye issues will definitely come back and recommended to my work colleagues too!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ciaran O2023-11-22Amazing experience! Our 8 month old had an exam today and it couldn't have gone better! Fiona was amazing with her and also with mammy and daddy. Fantastic clinic.
We offer a comprehensive
range of eye care services.
Mr Mark Cahill, Dr Fiona Darcy and Mr. Mohamed El Morsy are the consultant ophthalmologists based at our clinics in Sandyford and Swords, specialising in general ophthalmology, cataract, glaucoma, cornea, age–related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, medical retina, vitreo-retinal surgery and paediatric opthalmology.
Find out moreOur Team
Meet our highly skilled and experienced team which includes eye doctors, optometrists and eye technicians.
Aideen Curtin
Aideen Curtin is the CEO and a director of Progressive Vision since 2010. She has responsibility for general operations, staff recruitment, finances and strategic planning within the company. Aideen has a doctorate in Biochemistry from Trinity College Dublin and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry both in Ireland and the USA since 1995.
Mr. Mark Cahill
Mr. Mark Cahill is a consultant eye surgeon with a special interest in retinal diseases. He is also the clinical lead for Medica (Ireland), which provides photography and grading services for Diabetic Retina Screen, the national diabetic retinopathy screening programme run by the National Screening Service (NSS).
Mark qualified in University College Dublin. After completing higher surgical training in Dublin and Cork, he undertook a one-year fellowship in diabetic retinopathy at the Beetham Eye Institute in the Joslin Diabetes Center, a Harvard University hospital in Boston. During this fellowship Mark participated in research on novel treatments to prevent vision loss in patients with diabetic eye disease.
Mark then completed a two-year vitreo-retinal surgery fellowship at the Duke University Eye Centre, one of the leading vitreo-retinal surgery fellowships in the United States. Mark gained further experience in assessing and treating a wide range of eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and macular holes during this fellowship. Mark worked as a consultant eye surgeon in Duke University Eye Center after the fellowship before returning to Ireland in 2004.
Mark specialises in the treatment of patients with retinal diseases, cataract, glaucoma and general ophthalmology.
Mr. Mohamed El Morsy
Mr. Mohamed El Morsy is a consultant eye surgeon with an interest in General Ophthalmology.
Dr Fiona D'Arcy
Dr. Fiona D’Arcy is a eye doctor who graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2003. Fiona has completed fellowships in medical retina at the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital in Dublin, and paediatric ophthalmology at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin.Fiona’s interests include medical ophthalmology, cataract, glaucoma, cornea and paediatric ophthalmology.
Daren Weidner
Daren joined Progressive Vision in 2020 and oversees our service ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care. Daren brings with him extensive management experience in both healthcare and technology.
Suzanne Quinn
Shannon Cox
Shannon has a background working in management within the healthcare sector. She has an MSc in Health Psychology and is passionate about delivering a high quality standard of care to patients.
Katie Robb
Katie qualified as an Optometrist from DIT Kevin Street in 2017. During her time working in her home country of Canada, Katie gained valuable experience and appreciation of clinical Optometry. Katie joined Progressive Vision after graduating. She has enjoyed working within a shared care setting and is now the Senior Optometrist within Progressive Vision. Katie has a particular interest in retinal disease and has started a PhD at Trinity College Dublin focusing on the subject.
Eveleen Rowe
Eveleen qualified as an optometrist from the Technological University Dublin in 2014 with a first class honours degree in Optometry. She was awarded the Harte Barry Optometry prize. Eveleen was also awarded a scholarship to complete her supervised clinical placement at the University of Houston, College of Optometry in Texas, USA. Eveleen spent a number of years since qualifying, working in many different retail optometric practice settings before joining Progressive Vision. She has a particular interest in clinical optometry and gaining experience working alongside ophthalmologists in a shared care setting. Eveleen also works part-time at Technological University Dublin, as a clinic supervisor, tutor and assessor of undergraduate optometry students. Eve is our specialist in Dry Eye conditions and currently oversees our dedicated Dry Eye Service.
Emma Chaney
Emma is dedicated to her passion for paediatric eye care and currently operates a clinic focused on young patients.
Eleanor Dunne
Eleanor qualified as an optometrist from TU Dublin Kevin’s Street in 2021. Eleanor has previous experience working in optometric practice and is passionate about continuing her education in a clinical setting. Eleanor has a strong interest in Ophthalmology and plans to study graduate medicine in September 2022 while gaining experience in her role with Progressive Vision.
Aíne MacDonagh
Aíne joined the Progressive Vision team in 2016 and trained specifically for the role of Eye Technician. Aíne’s enthusiasm to learn this new skill has proved a success. Having trained previously in nursing and working with the elderly, Aíne possessed the qualities needed for this role to understand the needs of our patients. Over the years she had gained a wealth of knowledge having worked in the Diabetic Retina Screen program and in our ophthalmic practice.
Ciara Lyster
Ciara graduated from Maynooth University in 2003 with a BA honours degree and went on to study photography in Marino Institute in 2005.Ciara was introduced to the world of retinal photography in the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital and it was there that she acquired specialised skill set through on the job training. After many years Ciara became a proficient Eye photographer and has also been involved in research.
Ciara now works with Progressive Vision. She enjoys her work and finds it rewarding to know that she plays a part in helping people maintain their sight, which is so precious.
Catherine Byrne
Catherine joined our Eye Technician team in 2022. She graduated from SETU having completed her BSc in Applied Healthcare.
Denis Nevrov
Joshua Fernandez
Joshua worked for five years at the Department of Health Eye Centre in the Philippines as an ophthalmic technician, gaining extensive experience in eye care and patient management.
Orla Murphy
Orla holds a Higher Certificate in Diabetic Retina Screening from the University of Gloucester, a Professional Diploma in Positive Health and has just completed her MSc in Positive Health Coaching from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
Ciara Davis
Anne Caslin
Anne is an experienced Ophthalmic Nurse with a special interest in research. Anne works as part of our procedures team and also on our research projects where she is responsible for ensuring that we meet our research targets.
Colette Talbot
Colette joined Progressive Vision in 2022 and works on our procedures clinics. Outside of work Colette does considerable charity work both in Dublin and the Ukraine.
David Green
Sophie Farrell
Sophie joined Progressive Vision in 2022 and provides front desk support for our patients.
Mollie Mc Cullough
Mollie loves meeting and greeting patients and ensuring they are comfortable and well looked after. She is particularly excited to be training up as a technician and to be getting more involved in the care of our patients.
Ciara Kavanagh
Ciara is a member of our Patient Engagement Team and coordinates all surgeries and procedures.
Susan Rafferty
Susan is a member of our Patient Engagement Team. Susan provides excellent patient support, helping resolve queries and putting patients at ease.
Danielle O' Driscoll
Danielle is a member of our Patient Engagement Team. Danielle has over 11 years experience in patient eye care scheduling and coordination.
Alison Gray
Alison is Progressive Vision’s Financial Controller.
Priya Jatar
Maria Allsop
Amy Addie
Amy assists with surgery scheduling, clinic appointments and patient queries.
What Our Patients Say
I have been a patient of Mr Mark Cahill and his staff at Progressive Vision for approximately ten years. I am in my eighties and suffer from macular degeneration in both eyes, wet AMD in my right eye and dry AMD in my left eye. Due to my failing eyesight I require an injection in my right eye approximately every months to maintain normal vision. I have two reviews annually to ensure the treatment is working properly and my eyesight is not deteriorating. I have always found the Progressive Vision team very friendly and approachable, all questions are answered clearly. I am very impressed by the efficiency of the team, the advanced technology and I can recommend Progressive Vision for their overall approach.
Carmen Oroz FunesMr. Cahill carried out successful cataract removal on both eyes in Jun.’21 and Sept.’21. In March ’23 while in Spain I needed emergency surgery for a tear in my retina. I got wonderful support over the phone from Progressive Vision. My total experience with Progressive Vision has been superb particularly as I am a very nervous patient in medical settings !
Andrew FlynnAlthough its early days after my Valeda treatment for dry AMD, there is more brightness in my vision. I am now able to read numbers on the calendar and on my ipad more clearly, although I read slowly. Previously the writing was blurred so I am very happy with the result.
Caitriona DonnellyFollowing my OptiLight treatments, my dry eye symptoms have really eased. Eyedrops were just masking the problem. My eyes are clear now- not red, gritty or streaming water. I’m delighted with the treatment- it was quick and painless and staff were very kind, especially Eve and Hannah.
Niamh CrosbieWhile reading the newspaper a few weeks after my Valeda treatment for dry AMD, I thought my right eye, my bad eye felt very comfortable- it had been scratchy and very irritated. The other eye has eased also. I am very happy with the treatment and the staff at the clinic are so kind.
Maire CurtinI recently had cataracts removed from both eyes under the leadership of surgeon, Mark Cahill. I experienced a consistently high standard of professionalism and pastoral care. It is commonplace to speak of ‘modern miracles’, but that is what this particular medical intervention feels like to me, as it restored the ‘forty shades of green’ that my eyes had simply stopped registering.
Celia G KennyAbsolutely consummate professionals, friendly and courteous from the first experience at the front desk, through surgery and to the final review. Kind considerate team that ensure you are fully briefed and totally at ease. Great experience and unbelievable results. Thank you.
Adrian O'DwyerMy treatment regime for macular degeneration has meant eye injections given by Dr Mark Cahill every seven weeks for almost two years now. Thankfully I don’t find it too difficult and my sight is back to normal a few hours after my injection. The staff at the Progressive Vision clinic are exceptionally kind and caring with all their patients. I would like to especially thank Justyna and Ciara.
Pat ShirranI have been a patient since 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare retinal disease. Because Mr Mark Cahill diagnosed it so early, I was able to start treatment very quickly and this has saved my sight in both eyes. I am so grateful to Mark and all the team at Progressive Vision for the excellent medical care and attention I receive on each visit. There is no cure but the amazing support from Progressive Vision has made living with this disease much easier.
Orla DI am so happy to have my cataract operation done at Progressive Vision. The whole process went very smoothly with no pain. My vision has greatly improved. I cannot thank the team enough- I only need to wear my +2 reading glasses now!
Angela LennonI’ve been attending Progressive Vision for over seven years- my optician referred me with macular degeneration. Mark Cahill’s kindness and care is second to none. He has a lovely personality, I can ask him anything and talk to him about any issues I have. The clinic is wonderful- I have complete confidence in my eye care.
Dorothy CoghlanOver eleven years ago I was referred to Dr Mark Cahill as a result of being diagnosed with diabetes and related vision problems. Thanks to Mark and his team I am doing very well with treatments every five or six weeks at the clinic.
Denis KaneI am very happy with my treatment at Progressive Vision. It is a lovely place, staff are very friendly, helpful and the results are good. I have glaucoma but great treatment means it hasn’t interfered with my life.
Niamh BrophyI saw my sister go blind with macular degeneration- she now has a white stick which prompted me to get my eyes checked. Macular degeneration started in my left eye, then moved to the right eye. I’ve been getting injections every 6-8 weeks in one eye at a time so I can keep driving and living my life. Dr Mark and his team are very kind and very patient.
Oliver McDonnellMark, thank you for being so patient with such a nervous person. Your staff are very kind. I want to praise especially Louise, Sadhbh and Alison. They are exceptional, and thanks also to kind Ciara who was so reassuring.
Jenny DunneGreat specialists, they make you feel at ease and explain everything logically and in detail so you leave the place confident you’re in good hands. Katie was lovely to me, I’m grateful for the care. It may not be important for everyone, but the place is also beautiful, modern and spotless.
Alexandra HadzhikidiProgressive Vision staff are so welcoming. I am very happy with my Valeda treatment for macular degeneration. Dr Morsy was very kind – thank you.
M.C., DublinMy treatment at Progressive Vision is for macular degeneration. I get regular eye injections from Dr Mark Cahill- I find him very nice and caring and excellent at his job.
Bernie DouganI am always treated with efficiency from a polite, pleasant and courteous team.
Vivienne BarkleyFirst class service from all staff, especially Dr. Mark Cahill, eye specialist. He could not have been nicer. A lovely mix of highly skilled professionalism, and kindness. Really excellent.
Terry LynchGreat doctor, incredibly thorough, helpful, friendly and does not rush a visit. Genuinely looking out for what’s best for the patient. Highly recommend Progressive Vision and Dr Mark Cahill.
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