Mr. Frank Kinsella

Mr. Kinsella was the Senior Ophthalmic Surgeon in University College Hospital, Galway from 1993-2023 and the clinical lecturer in ophthalmology in the National University of Ireland, Galway. He now works exclusively in the Western Eye Clinic.

Prior to taking up his Galway appointment, Mr. Kinsella spent a number of years training in general medicine before starting his career in ophthalmic surgery in the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital, Dublin. Subsequent to that he spent two years in Glasgow where he developed a special interest in ocular oncology followed by two years in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff where he had extensive exposure to lacrimal and anterior segment surgery. This was followed by a fellowship in retinal surgery in the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia and finally a fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery in Moorefields Eye Hospital, London.

Awards for his work in laser eye surgery

• 2023 Board Certified Fellow in the WCRS (World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences)

  Awarded the designation of a fellow in recognition for knowledge, achievement, expertise, and commitment to the advancement of refractive surgery.

  As of 2024, only one other laser surgeon in Ireland has received this award.