Accessibility Statement for Eyes, Lids & Face by Dr. Maeve O’Doherty
Last Updated: 26/06/2025
At Eyes, Lids & Face by Dr. Maeve O’Doherty, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including those with disabilities. We continuously work to enhance the user experience and align our website with current accessibility standards and best practices.
1. Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are dedicated to making our website as accessible and inclusive as possible, in line with the European Accessibility Act. Everyone deserves to access healthcare information with ease, regardless of ability, and we strive to support this through clear, user-friendly digital experiences.
We aim to meet or exceed requirements set out in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1, the European standard for accessibility.
2. Compliance Status
The Eyes, Lids & Face website is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549. All essential content and features are accessible to users with a range of disabilities and assistive technologies.
3. Website Scope and Accessibility Features
Our website, www.eyeslidsandface.ie, provides detailed information on Dr. O’Doherty’s surgical and non-surgical treatments, along with easy access to booking and contact options.
Accessibility measures include:
Clear Navigation – Consistent layout and headings for ease of use.
Keyboard Accessibility – Full site functionality without the need for a mouse.
Alt Text – Text alternatives for all informative images and graphics.
Responsive Design – Optimised for use across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Readable Content – Simple language and clear content structure.
Contrast & Colour Use – Designed with sufficient colour contrast and no reliance on colour alone for information.
Forms & Feedback – Clear field labels, instructions, and error messages to assist users.
Screen Reader Compatibility – Compatible with common assistive tools (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
Multimedia Support – Captions and transcripts for video and audio where applicable.
4. Preparation of this Statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 26/06/2025 using:
Human Testing and internal accessibility checks.
(Optional: Third-party audit details can be added here if applicable.)
The statement was last reviewed on 26/06/2025.
5. Non-Accessible Content
At this time, no known areas of the website are considered non-accessible. All content falls within the scope of applicable legislation.
If accessibility challenges are discovered in the future, we will document them and provide alternative formats or solutions.
6. Ongoing Accessibility Improvements
We are committed to maintaining and improving accessibility through:
Regular site audits and updates.
Staff training in accessibility principles.
Inclusion of accessibility in all new design and development efforts.
Staying up to date with legislative and technical changes.
Encouraging feedback from our users to address new or missed issues.
7. Feedback and Contact
If you encounter any issues accessing content or have suggestions for improvement, please get in touch.
We aim to respond to accessibility-related queries within 5-7 working days.
8. Enforcement Procedure
If you’re not satisfied with our response, you may contact The National Disability Authority, Ireland’s designated enforcement body for web accessibility.