Ophthalmologists in Cape Town

Dr Galloway offers specialist children's eye care alongside general ophthalmology and has a particular interest in squints and other paediatric eye concerns. You'll need to contact the practice to book, as consulting hours aren't published.

An ophthalmologist in Bellville who sees children as well as adults, with paediatric ophthalmology and squint (strabismus) surgery among her specialties. She practises with Dr Francois Joubert and Dr Loren Odendaal next to Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic.

An ophthalmologist in Tokai whose special interests are children's eyes, cataracts, glaucoma and eyelid surgery. She operates at Life Kingsbury Hospital. Ask to go on her cancellation list, or get a referral from your paediatrician.

Prof Christopher Tinley leads the centre's paediatric ophthalmology and squint care, with support from a wider team of eye specialists. They treat everything from common infections to complex congenital eye problems.

Blaauwberg bookings: 021 203 4350 or blaauwberg@atlanticeyecentre.co.za.

Dr Vayanos offers specialist children's eye care, including assessment and surgery for strabismus or squints, alongside general ophthalmology.

Dr Ivey offers general specialist eye care and has broad experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He is a useful option for squints and other children's eye concerns. You'll need to contact the practice to book, as consulting hours aren't published.

Dr Kennedy sees children as part of her ophthalmology practice and also treats neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina and eyelid concerns. You'll need to contact the practice to book, as consulting hours aren't published.

They have designed the practice to make routine eye tests feel playful and comfortable for children, while still offering a full clinical eye-care service.

They offer children's eye assessments, neuro-optometry, vision therapy and school vision screenings. This is a useful option when reading, tracking or visual processing is the concern, rather than only needing glasses.

They offer behavioural eye assessments and vision therapy for children with reading, learning, eye-teaming, tracking or focusing difficulties, as well as routine eye care and school screenings.