Advanced MFT Day Hospital - A private day hospital in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, South Africa

Ophthalmology

Cataract and IOL

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are medical devices which are implanted inside the eye to replace the eye's natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery.

Refractive surgery

Is a surgical procedures that corrects common vision problems such as near-sightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. This is to decrease your dependence on prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Pterygium excision

Is the surgical removal of obstructing eye tissue.

Incision and Drainage of Meibomian Cysts/Chalazion

Chalazion is a cyst in the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. They are typically in the middle of the eyelid, red, and non-painful. They tend to come on gradually over a few weeks.

Strabismus repair

Correction of a squint.

Excision of Lesions on or in the eye

There are many types of eye lesions requiring surgical removal.

Ectropion/entropion repair

Entropion and ectropion are two types of eyelid problems that can cause discomfort and irritation of the eyes. They both generally require surgical repair to avoid eye health issues and potential vision loss.

Corneal transplant

Is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue.

Retinal detachments
Macular hole repairs
Trauma repairs

This can include corneal lacerations or foreign body removal.

Blepharoplasty

Is the surgical removal of excess skin around the eye region.