Optometry Northern Ireland Belfast

Optometry Northern Ireland – Belfast

About

Optometry Northern Ireland (ONI), based in Belfast, champions sustainable and community-led eye care across the region. We bring together optometrists, dispensing opticians, and corporate optical bodies to form a unified and influential voice.

We operate with a clear mission: to deliver high-quality eye care for the community, by the community. Unlike many organisations, we work directly with both professionals and policymakers to ensure lasting improvements in eye health.

ONI actively coordinates the shared goals of the primary care optical sector in Northern Ireland. We give professionals the platform they need to shape the future of the services they provide. At the same time, we support the public by raising awareness of the importance of regular, proactive eye care.

Services

We serve as a powerful advocate for optometry professionals across Northern Ireland. Our daily work involves representing their interests, shaping public policy, and ensuring optical care remains a priority in the health sector.

Specifically, our services include:

• Leading conversations with government and healthcare stakeholders

• Supporting professionals with resources and practical guidance

• Encouraging best practices in clinical care and service delivery

• Educating the public about early intervention and eye health

• Promoting collaboration across the optical profession

In addition, we launch regular campaigns to help the public understand the importance of looking after their eyes. These efforts are essential, as many people still wait too long before seeking care. By encouraging regular check-ups, we reduce avoidable sight loss.

We also stay closely connected with decision-makers. Through frequent dialogue, we ensure that patient needs and professional insight shape future policies. This approach strengthens services across both urban and rural areas.

Additional Information

Our commitment goes beyond organisational goals—we want to change how society views eye care. That’s why we focus on clear messaging, ongoing advocacy, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

We don’t wait for change. Instead, we make it happen through continuous outreach and partnerships with those who influence healthcare delivery.

Everything we do ties back to one purpose: saving people’s sight. We believe early intervention is vital, and we are determined to make it accessible to everyone in Northern Ireland.

If you are an optical professional, policymaker, or community leader, now is the time to get involved. Together, we can build a future where eye care is valued, visible, and available to all.