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 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.

Dr. Fiona D’Arcy is an 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 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.

Katie qualified as an Optometrist from DIT Kevin St in 2017. Katie previously gained eye care experience in her native Canada before moving to Ireland to further her education. After four years of studying Katie is grateful to be doing what she loves in her adopted home. Since starting with Progressive Vision, she has developed a particular interest in working alongside ophthalmologists and gaining valuable experience in various aspects of our clinical practice.

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.

Eveleen qualified as an optometrist from the Technological University Dublin in 2014 with a first class honours degree in Optometry and was awarded the Harte Barry Optometry prize. Eveleen was 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.

Aíne joined the Progressive Vision team in 2016 and trained specifically for the role of ophthalmic 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 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 ophthalmic 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.

Sadhbh graduated from University College Dublin in 2019 with a BSc in Theoretical Physics. She then went on to work in Physics research and medical billing, where she specialised in Orthopaedics & Ophthalmology. Working for Progressive Vision she has developed a love for patient care, while advancing her knowledge in retinal photography.

Laura graduated from Technology University Dublin having completed her degree in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Operations and has extensive experience as a Pharmacy Technician where her love for healthcare and patient care began.  Laura has always had a very keen interest in photography having travelled to several different countries on photography trips. Laura joined the progressive vision team to train specifically for the role of Ophthalmic technician combining both her passion for photography and healthcare.

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.

Justyna has been with Progressive Vision since 2018 and is responsible for our general patient clinics and testing clinics.

Iwona joined Progressive Vision in 2018 and oversees our surgery and clinic procedures.

Louise is our most experienced receptionist and provides front desk support to patients and staff ensuring that our daily clinics run smoothly.

Sinéad joined the reception team in May 2021. She works primarily on the procedure clinics.

Hannah joined Progressive Vision in 2022 and works with our reception team.

Milan is our newest member of the reception team.  Milan joined us in 2022.

Alison is Progressive Vision’s company accountant.

Sylvain is Progressive Vision’s Bookkeeper.