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288 listed

Ophthalmologists in South Africa

On this page you will find 288 ophthalmologists listed across South Africa. Most practise in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. Of these, 58 are on a medical aid network, most often Bonitas Medical Fund and Flexicare (powered by Discovery), and 254 carry a practice number you can quote when you claim.

Conditions they treat

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Retinal tears and detachment
  • Corneal disease and infection
  • Squint and lazy eye in children
  • Dry eye and persistent irritation

Procedures and tests

  • Cataract removal with lens implant
  • Laser treatment for glaucoma and retinal disease
  • Intravitreal injections for macular disease
  • Retinal detachment repair
  • Corneal transplant
  • Eyelid and tear duct surgery

When to see one

  • Your vision has become blurry, dim or yellowed
  • You see sudden floaters, flashes or a curtain across your sight
  • You have eye pain, redness that will not clear, or halos around lights
  • You have diabetes and are due for a retinal screening
  • A child's eye turns in or out