Quality Care
We are committed to providing quality, evidence based ophthalmic medical and surgical care to our patients
Experienced Team
We specialize in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Paediatric Ophthalmology and much more
Innovative Treatments
Our clinics are equipped with the most modern ophthalmic technology available
Our Ophthalmologists
Our staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality eye care for both adult and paediatric patients.
Ms. Kathryn M. McCreery
Ms. McCreery graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1986 and first trained in Internal Medicine and became a Member of The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland (MRCPI). She proceeded in Ophthalmology training in The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin and in Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. She did a fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at The University of Pittsburgh/ Children’s’ Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA.
Ms. McCreery attained the degrees FRCSI (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ophthalmic Surgery), FRCOphth (Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK) and also became Board Certified in Ophthalmology, the qualifying exam of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Following her training she was appointed as Consultant Ophthalmologist/Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s’ Hospital for three years prior to her return to Dublin in 2002. She is now a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin and at Blackrock Clinic, Dublin. Ms McCreery has been a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for more than 20 years. Her areas of interest are Refractive /Cataract surgery and Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Ms McCreery has published more than 70 articles in peer reviewed Ophthalmic journals, authored 5 book chapters and has made countless presentations at national and international Ophthalmic meetings.
She was awarded the Schindler Award in 1999 which is presented to the resident who exhibits high moral standards and compassion in patient care from the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX and the Dan B. Jones Teaching Award in 2002 which is awarded annually to a member of the Consultant staff by the Ophthalmology Residents at Baylor College of Medicine for her dedication to resident teaching.
She was also nominated SOE Lecturer 2006.European Society of Ophthalmology.
She is a Council Member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists and Programme Director for Higher Surgical Training in Ophthalmic Surgery in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO).
She is married with 3 children.
Kathryn McCreery MC 11157
Dr Nikola Brummel – Murphy
Nikola Brummel-Murphy is a Medical Ophthalmologist at Blackrock Health Association since April 2012. She is originally from Germany and earned her degree from the Medical Faculty of Charité, Humboldt University, Berlin in November 2000.
After starting her ophthalmology training in Germany, she relocated to Ireland in 2002 and completed Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in September 2007 and Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists London in March 2008. She is a member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologist.
Dr. Nikola Brummel-Murphy enjoys all aspects of ophthalmology and has a particular interest in paediatric ophthalmology. She currently holds a position as an Ophthalmic Physician in Our Ladies Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin since 2010 and as a Medical Ophthalmologist in Naas Eye Clinic for general ophthalmology since 2014.
She resides in Dublin with her husband and enjoys life with her three children and four Guinea pigs.
Dr Nikola Brummel Murphy MC153575
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Other Conditions Treated
We offer services for all types of ophthalmic conditions including cataract, eye muscle disorders (strabismus), amblyopia (lazy eye) and glaucoma.
Our mission is to provide innovative treatment options supported by evidence-based medicine delivered by attentive and patient-focused staff in a comfortable clinical environment.
Testimonials
I had my squint eye operation done by Dr Kathryn Mc Creery. I cannot thank her and her staff enough for their wonderful help in getting me my operation done successfully and professionally. Her staff were unbelievably friendly and made the experience so much better. Plus Dr. McCreery who rectified the turn in my eye gave me my confidence back. The experience was a very positive one, from start to finish they helped me. Thank you so much.
Ms. McCreery carried out laser eye surgery on me about two months ago after 15 years of being totally dependent on glasses, it's hard to imagine I ever wore glasses now! Would 1000% recommend anyone who is considering laser to see Dr McCreery - every step of the process was so easy and I felt very well looked after by her and the entire team at Blackrock Eye Care. Couldn't be happier with my treatment and the results!
After many years weighing up the merits of getting laser eye surgery; I decided to have a consultation with Ms. Kathryn McCreery to establish suitability. The initial assessment was straightforward and the options and considerations were clearly explained to me. The surgery itself (PRK) was incredibly quick and painless. The results were even better than I could have hoped for and I now enjoy a quality of vision that is superior to that which my glasses used to provide. Although there are plenty of practitioners in this field; I went with Blackrock Eye Care as it is medical professional led rather than marketing led. The depth of experience, quality of aftercare and service level are what mattered to me. I highly recommend.
I recently had strabismus surgery with Kathryn McCreery and I'm absolutely delighted with the results. The surgery was done in the one day with no pain afterwards, only mild discomfort. My depth perception returned very quickly and the difference is unbelievable both cosmetically and comfort wise. Everyone was very friendly and professional from initial consultation to the surgery and after care. They took their time explaining everything to me and really looked after me. I had my consultation in March and surgery a few weeks later. I still can't believe the results and I'm delighted. Thanks to all in the Blackrock Eye Care. I can't recommend them enough
When my husband had his cataract surgery last year, we always felt great confidence in Ms. McCreery and thanks to her and the professional team, Pat made a great recovery and has his quality of life back.