Education & Training
- Medical degree, University College Dublin (MB BCh BAO 2015)
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO 2022)
- Masters in Surgery, RCSI (MCh 2022)
- Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology, Ireland (FRCSI Ophth 2023)
- Post-CSCST Aspire Fellowship, St Vincent’s University Hospital and Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (2023)
- Fellowship in Ocular Oncology, Liverpool Ocular Oncology Centre, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK (2024)
Professional Profile
Mr Patrick Murtagh holds a dual appointment as a consultant ophthalmologist at both St Vincent’s Hospital and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. He is skilled and comprehensively trained in all aspects of general ophthalmology, providing high-quality assessment and management for a wide range of common and complex eye conditions. He specialises in cataract surgery and the medical management of retinal disease, including age-related macular degeneration.
He is fellowship trained in ocular oncology, with expertise in the diagnosis and management of intra-ocular and ocular surface tumours, including uveal melanoma, choroidal and ciliary body tumours, and conjunctival malignancies.
Mr Murtagh aims to provide calm, clear and compassionate care, helping patients feel informed and supported at every stage of their treatment.
Clinical Interests
- General ophthalmology
- Cataract surgery
- Uveal melanoma and choroidal tumours
- Conjunctival tumours and ocular surface lesions
- Age-related macular degeneration and intravitreal injections
Notable Publications
- Murtagh P, Neary S, O'Brien C. Screening for Glaucoma in Adults: Our Vision for the Future. Ir Med J. 2022 Sep 15;115(8):646. PMID: 36302267.
- Murtagh P, O'Brien C. Corneal Hysteresis, Intraocular Pressure, and Progression of Glaucoma: Time for a "Hyst-Oric" Change in Clinical Practice? J Clin Med. 2022 May 20;11(10):2895. doi: 10.3390/jcm11102895. PMID: 35629021; PMCID: PMC9148097.
- Murtagh P, O'Dwyer G, Horgan N. Vortex Vein Ampulla. Ophthalmology. 2021 Dec;128(12):1707. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.04.023. PMID: 34802632.
