Our mission
We bring expert care closer to home through rapid access appointments and leading consultants who combine clinical excellence with a warm, personal approach. Backed by our connected European network, we deliver outstanding outcomes through advanced technology, robust governance, and international best practice. By increasing capacity and efficiency, we reduce waiting times and costs – ensuring patients, insurers, and partners all benefit from exceptional care that is effective, fair, and compassionate.
- Rapid access
- European network
- Compassionate care
Our expertise
Our team of highly experienced consultant ophthalmologists and clinical specialists cover a wide range of subspecialties, including:
- Medical retina
(including diabetic eye disease)
- Cataract surgery
- Cornea & refractive surgery
- Paedeatric ophthalomology
- SLT laser treatment
- General ophthalmology services
Every consultant is dedicated to ensuring continuity of care, from the first consultation through to surgery and post-operative follow-up. All consultants are committed to transparent reporting of outcomes and benchmarking against international standards, ensuring patients and partners can make informed choices.
Our team
Our passionate team works collaboratively to support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient well-being. We take pride in fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and care in everything we do. Together, we help shape the future of eye care across Ireland.
As CEO of Veonet Ireland, Frank leads the development of Ireland’s first national network of ophthalmology hospitals.
With over sixteen years of healthcare leadership experience, he has driven growth, innovation, and operational excellence across clinical and technology sectors.
Previously, he led the Institute of Eye Surgery through major expansion and founded healthcare ventures improving clinical management and referral systems.
At Veonet Ireland, he is building an integrated, patient-centred network that delivers timely, high-quality eye care and supports the sustainability of the national health system.
As Quality and Governance Lead, Louie ensures excellence in clinical standards, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all hospital sites in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
With over twenty years of experience in healthcare management and clinical governance, he brings expertise across acute hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory services, and specialist care settings. Louie plays a key role in supporting CHKS and ISO accreditation, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration between clinical and operational teams to deliver safe, effective, consultant-led ophthalmology services. With a strong clinical background from ten years in nursing across critical care, emergency, operating theatre, and maternal and child health, Louie combines frontline insight with strategic leadership. Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Medication Safety, Professional in Patient Safety, and as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, he brings deep expertise in patient safety, risk management, and accreditation processes.
As Finance Director, Phil leads the company’s financial strategy, planning, and performance management.
With a strong technical foundation and a personable leadership style, he brings extensive experience in commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, management accounting, and financial control. Throughout his career, Phil has built a proven track record at Board and Executive levels, driving strategic decision-making and delivering sustainable financial growth.
His expertise spans change management, team leadership, and the implementation of robust financial frameworks that support business transformation and operational excellence.
As Director of Operations, Sarah leads the alignment of people, processes, and systems across Veonet Ireland’s expanding network of clinics and hospitals.
With extensive experience in healthcare operations and change management, she oversees the seamless integration of new acquisitions, hospital openings, and clinical service pathways. Her work ensures continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and operational cohesion as Veonet continues to grow across Ireland.
Central to her role is embedding Veonet’s values, culture, and clinical standards within new teams and facilities—supporting scalable, consistent, and high-quality delivery of eye care services nationwide.
George Smith
National Client Acquisition & Relationship Manager
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+353 (1) 270 7888E-mail
[email protected]As National Client Acquisition & Relationship Manager, George leads the development and management of strategic partnerships with healthcare providers across Ireland.
His role focuses on building long-term relationships that support Veonet Ireland’s mission to deliver accessible, high-quality eye care nationwide. With a strong background in business development and stakeholder engagement, George works closely with, clinics, referring practitioners and partnerships to expand access to specialist ophthalmology services. He plays a key role in aligning client needs with Veonet Ireland’s clinical and operational capabilities, ensuring seamless collaboration and patient-centred outcomes.
Through his work, George helps strengthen Veonet Ireland’s position as a trusted partner in advancing eye health and supporting the sustainability of the national healthcare system.
Dr Farah Ibrahim is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in Diabetic Eye Disease (Medical Retina).
She obtained her medical degree from the University of Leicester, UK, and completed her ophthalmology training in the Republic of Ireland. With eight years of clinical experience at the National Diabetic Treatment Clinic within the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital in Dublin, she subsequently served as a Medical Retina specialist at the Institute of Eye Surgery/UPMC Kildare Hospital.
Throughout her career, she has successfully established multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings, including the Diabetic Treatment Clinic, the Institute of Eye Surgery clinic in Athlone, and the Community Paediatric Ophthalmology Team at Ballincollig Primary Care Centre in Cork, where she served as the lead clinician.
Currently, Dr Ibrahim is a member of both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK and the Irish College of Ophthalmologists.
Research and development
We are more than just a group of specialist eye clinics – we are part of a connected European network that drives research, development, and innovation in ophthalmology. By working collaboratively across borders, we unlock efficiencies and synergies that benefit both patients and healthcare systems.
Our group actively partners with governments and healthcare providers across Europe to:
- Increase capacity in ophthalmic services
- Reduce waiting times for patients in need of urgent care
- Generate value through shared expertise and resources
- Advance research and development in new treatments, surgical techniques, and patient care models
- Publish outcomes data and set new benchmarks for transparency in eye care
Collaboration
Through this collaborative approach, we contribute to clinical trials, publish research findings, and develop best practices that are shared across our network. This ensures that patients in Ireland benefit from the very latest advancements in eye care, while our clinicians remain at the forefront of global ophthalmic innovation.
Our model
Our model strikes the ideal balance between local entrepreneurship and a focus on patient outcomes in our clinics, combined with market-leading governance, best practice, and innovation at group level.
- Increase capacity in ophthalmic services
- Reduce waiting times for patients in need of urgent care
- Generate value through shared expertise and resources
- Advance research and development in new treatments, surgical techniques, and patient care models
A trusted partner for the public health system, insurers, and policymakers in addressing one of Ireland’s most pressurised areas of care.
Patient-centred care
At the heart of everything we do is a focus on the patient journey. From the moment of referral to post-operative care, we provide reassurance, clear communication, and personalised treatment plans. Our goal is to help patients see clearly and live fully. Our approach combines compassion with evidence-based clinical excellence, ensuring patients can access safe, timely, and transparent care.
Our commitment to the future
“We are dedicated to continuous improvement, expanding access to specialist eye care, and embracing innovation. By combining clinical excellence with compassion, and by leveraging the strength of our European network, we aim to remain at the forefront of ophthalmology in Ireland and beyond.
We will also set new standards of accountability by openly publishing outcomes and benchmarking performance internationally, creating greater trust for patients, policymakers, and partners.”
~ Frank Doheny, CEO
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