Dr. Fatima Hamroush, FRCOphth, FRCS, DO, MBBS
Director, Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic Ltd.
T: 041 9873511 | e: [email protected]
Profile
Dr Fatima Hamroush is a medical ophthalmologist with a special interest in neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma. Since 1999, she has provided specialist medical ophthalmology care in the Meath, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, and North Dublin regions at Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic (DMEC). She has also served at Temple Street Hospital (1997–1998), the Mater Misericordiae Hospital (1996–2011), and Beaumont Hospital (1996–2018). In June 2020, Dr. Hamroush retired from public hospital services and now provides private ophthalmic care full-time at DMEC.
Education and Qualifications
- 1983: Graduated with a medical degree (MB BS) from Garyounis University.
- 1989: Received a Diploma in Ophthalmology (D.O.).
- 1999: Became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS).
Professional Memberships and Appointments
- Member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists.
- Member of the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience (IICN).
- Lead Clinician in the National Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme (2014–March 2024).
- Deputy Clinical Director for ENP Health Solutions, provider for the Irish National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme (2019–March 2024).
- Member of the European Glaucoma Association (EGA).
- Member of the European Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (EUNOS).
- Member of EURETINA.
- Appointed as a Member of the Governing Body of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) effective from 23.09.2024.
Services
Dr. Hamroush offers a range of ophthalmic services, including medical pediatric ophthalmology and retinopathy of prematurity screening.
Career Highlights
From 2000 until the 2011 Libyan civil war, Dr. Hamroush was a consultant ophthalmologist at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (OLLH) in Drogheda, Ireland.
She served as the Minister of Health in the Libyan Transitional Government from November 2011 to November 2012, where she established foundational national medical services despite challenging circumstances. After her government term, she returned to Ireland in November 2012.
In January 2013, she resumed her private practice at Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic and continued her role at OLLH until she retired from public service in June 2020.
Dr. Hamroush now provides full-time private ophthalmic care at DMEC.
Office Hours
- Monday–Friday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Please call 041 987 3511 to confirm available dates and appointments.
Contact Information
- General Clinic Queries and Referrals: [email protected]
- Emergency Calls: 24-hour urgent access hotline for eye emergencies at 087 2399 249
- Medico-Legal Referrals and Enquiries: [email protected]
Location
Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic Ltd
Drogheda Medical Clinic
Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 A40Y, Ireland
Services Provided
1.Medical Ophthalmology Consultation
- Glaucoma, uveitis, vitreous and retinal disorders
- Neuro-ophthalmic disorders
- Cornea and ocular surface diseases
- Dry eye management
- Minor surgeries for disorders of eyelids and conjunctiva
2.Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Specializing in medical pediatric care for eye conditions affecting children of all ages:
- Strabismus (squint/crossed eyes)
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Blocked tear ducts
- Cataracts (congenital and developmental)
- Glaucoma (congenital, secondary, juvenile)
- Retinoblastoma
- Delayed visual maturation
- Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Genetic eye conditions
- Congenital abnormalities of the eye
- Infections
- Retinopathy of prematurity
3.Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Focus on diseases of the nervous system affecting vision, eye movements, or pupillary reflexes
- Expertise with complex multi-system diseases
4.Glaucoma Laser Treatment (SLT)
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty to lower intraocular pressure
Option when eye drop medications are insufficient or cause side effects
Can be used as initial glaucoma treatment
5.YAG Laser Treatments
- Capsulotomy for capsule opacification post-cataract surgery
- Peripheral iridotomy for narrow-angle glaucoma
6.Minor Eyelid Procedures
- Excision of lid cysts and warts
- Excision of conjunctival cysts
- Syringing and probing for blocked tear ducts
- Temporary punctal plugs for dry eyes
7.Botulinum Toxin A Injections
- Treatment for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm
8.Ocular Emergency Care
9.Medico-Legal Reporting for Ophthalmic Conditions
For reports and referrals, please address correspondence to:
Dr Fatima Hamroush
Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic
Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 A40Y
Email: [email protected]