Dr Marcel C. Niemandt owns an exclusive solo ophthalmology practice in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria. After opening in June 2013, the practice has grown from strength to strength and we are truly blessed to be able to serve the local and surrounding communities
His passion to diagnose and treat various eye conditions started during his medical degree studies at the University of Pretoria when he experienced micro eye surgery with Prof Polla Roux and continued with Dr Linda Visser at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
He successfully completed his eye specialty studies in 2012 and is a member of the College of Medicine of South-Africa (“CMSA”), the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (“OSSA”), the Ophthalmological Management Group (“OMG”) and the South African Society of Oculoplastic Surgery (“SASOPS”).
The practice is fully equipped with state of the art diagnostic equipment, to be able to diagnose simple as well as complex eye conditions. Surgery is offered primarily at the Intercare day hospital in Hazeldean, but other day hospitals including Optimed eye and laser clinic, and some of the Medicross day hospitals are also available to cater to the patient’s needs.
Dr Niemandt’s keen interests in ophthalmology include cataract surgery, refractive surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
He is also involved in various social responsibility initiatives such as international eye care awareness week (“ECAW”), where sponsored cataract surgeries are performed for less fortunate patients in the community.
He is very keen in studying new techniques in various aspects of ophthalmology and won first prize as a registrar for his presentation at the South African Glaucoma Society (“SAGS”) meeting in 2010.
His practice is aimed on the treatment of various eye conditions and also refractive eye surgery through LASIK, SMILE, ReLEx procedures.
Various conditions of patients in various age groups can be diagnosed and treated in Dr. Niemandt’s practice. These include but is not limited to
- Cataracts (surgical correction and lens implantation with standard and premium intra-ocular lenses);
- Glaucoma diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment;
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (“AMD”);
- Laser treatment of diabetic retinal conditions;
- Oculoplastic surgery including lid procedures, ptosis repair and blepharoplasties;
- Laser treatments for post-cataract surgery patients;
- Refractive laser (LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRK) and intra-ocular procedures to correct near-,
farsightedness and astigmatism.
- E-Eye Intense regulated pulsed light treatment (IRPL) for Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)
- Links for more information on the E-Eye: http://www.e-eye.co.za/ AND http://www.dry-eyes.com.au/mgd/france/
NOTE: The practice does not sell glasses or contact lenses – please refer to your local optometrist for these.
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