Our Practice
Welcome to the Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic, conveniently located in Southgate SC, Drogheda.
Our mission at DMEC is to provide our patients with a top eye care service in a compassionate, and efficient way.
We aim to offer comprehensive patient care in a safe and friendly environment. By combining the latest technology with traditional techniques, we do our utmost to provide our patients with the best medical eye care service in the region.
Dr Fatima Hamroush,
FRCOphth, FRCS, DO., MBBS
Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic Ltd.
t: 041 987 3511 | e: eyes@dmec.ie
About Dr Hamroush
Dr Fatima Hamroush is the founder and medical director of Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic (DMEC). A consultant medical ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience, she holds special interests in glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and medical retina.
Since 1999, Dr Hamroush has delivered specialist eye care across Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, and North Dublin, both in the public and private sectors.
In July 2025, the Drogheda Medical Eye Clinic relocated to its new state-of-the-art premises in Unit 7, Southgate Shopping Centre, expanding capacity and access for patients in the region.
Training and Qualifications
MB BCh – Garyounis University (1983)
Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) – 1989
FRCS (Edinburgh) – 1999
FRCOphth – Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience (IICN), European Glaucoma Society (EGS), and European Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (EUNOS)
Clinical Experience
Dr Hamroush has held long-standing consultant positions at:
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (1999–2020)
Temple Street Children’s Hospital (1997–1998)
Mater Misericordiae Hospital (1996–2011)
Beaumont Hospital (1996–2018)
Her private practice was established in 2002 and became fully private in June 2020, allowing more focused patient care.
Areas of Expertise
Glaucoma management
Neuro-ophthalmology
Medical retina
Diabetic retinopathy screening
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Paediatric ophthalmology
Dr Hamroush was also the Deputy Clinical Director for the National Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme from 2014 to 2024.
Public Service & Ministerial Role
From November 2011 to November 2012, Dr Hamroush served as Minister of Health in Libya’s Transitional Government, where she played a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for the nation’s medical infrastructure during a time of extreme challenge. She returned to Ireland in 2012 and resumed her roles in both the public hospital system and private practice.