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Mr. Michéal O’Rourke is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with 15+ years of experience diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of eye conditions.
His area of expertise is Oculoplastic surgery having trained at international centres of excellence by leaders in the field. As a dual-trained surgeon, he combines the precision of intraocular micro-surgery and the aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery. This blend of training provides an essential balance between cosmetic and corrective surgery while maintaining the natural form and function of the eyelid.
He has a strong research portfolio, including a PhD in ocular immunology. He is actively involved in patient advocacy and education, and holds memberships in several professional societies.
Education and Training
Mr. Michéal O’Rourke is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with 15 years of experience diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of eye conditions.
His area of expertise is Oculoplastic surgery having trained at international centres of excellence by leaders in the field. As a dual-trained surgeon, he combines the precision of intraocular micro-surgery and the aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery. This blend of training provides an essential balance between cosmetic and corrective surgery while maintaining the natural form and function of the eyelid.
He has a strong research portfolio, including a PhD in ocular immunology. He is actively involved in patient advocacy and education, and holds memberships in several professional societies.
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Special Interests
He has a particular interest in thyroid eye disease, facial palsy, peri-ocular cancers, surgical correction of eyelid malpositions and paediatric oculoplastics. This is supplemented with further training in aesthetics (botox, filler and aesthetic surgery) at the Jules Steines Institute, LA
He benchmarks refractive using the European Registry of Quality Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (EUREQUO).
He has a particular interest in Thyroid Eye Disease, facial palsy, peri-ocular cancers, surgical correction of eyelid malpositions and paediatric oculoplastics. This is supplemented with further training in aesthetics (botox, filler and aesthetic surgery) at the Jules Steines Institute, LA.
Where Mr Michéal O’Rourke is Based
Public Practice
He holds a public consultant post at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Phibsborough, where he focuses on functional eye conditions, including:
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Eyelid cancers
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Thyroid eye disease
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Orbital and periocular trauma
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Cataract surgery
He is also involved in emergency on-call care, providing timely intervention for acute ophthalmic conditions.
Private Practice
Mr O’Rourke consults privately at:
In these settings, he offers aesthetic oculoplastic procedures, with a particular focus on:
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Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
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Non-surgical aesthetic treatments
Surgical Locations
His private surgical procedures are performed at:
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Blackrock Clinic
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Beacon Hospital
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Surgical Institute Dublin (Opening in July 2026)
He also delivers paediatric oculoplastic care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), working closely with multidisciplinary paediatric teams to support younger patients.
He connects nationally and internationally through many specialist society membership organisations.
