Cataracts are the leading treatable cause of blindness in sub-Saharan Africa.
Financial constraints leave many patients visually impaired.
This project offers reduced costs to relieve at least some of this burden.
Surgery
– Ophthalmologists: Dr Lourens Coetzee/ Dr Philip Phatudi/ Dr Thariq Bagus
– CORMED hospital
– Standard phaco-emulsification or manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS)
– Mono-focal lens implantation.
Exclusion criteria
– Complicated cataracts
– Paediatric cataracts
– Traumatic cataracts
– Other ocular pathology will be treated on a case to case basis and might influence decision to perform cataract surgery.
The medical content provided is not intended to replace appropriate medical consultation with a qualified health care provider. According to research Cataract Surgery is safe and effective but not everyone is a good candidate for Cataract Surgery. Vision can change over time. Medical outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Results vary, risks and complications can occur with any medical procedure. Patient testimonials are the opinion of that patient about their individual experience.
14 Hertz Boulevard
Vanderbijlpark 1911
South Africa
14 Hertz Boulevard
Vanderbijlpark 1911
South Africa