Thelle Mogoerane Hospital Eye Clinic makes a difference
Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in Vosloorus is helping the previously disadvantaged to regain their eyesight through the hard-working eye clinic unit, which is led by Dr Asher Sharif.
Third World countries are severely affected by cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects the vision. Most cataracts are related to aging and are very common in older people.
Hospital spokesperson Philani Mhlungu said Thelle Mogoerane Hospital Eye Clinic will render its services to the people of age groups, from premature infants to elderly people.
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“The hospital sees between 60 and 70 patients per day. On a monthly basis, we perform approximately 100 eye operations,” he said.
He said there is a backlog of 300 patients at the hospital who need a cataract operation, which includes mainly old people.
“As part of addressing the backlog, we are conducting a cataract marathon over the weekend.
“We must commend the eye clinic team, which consists of four doctors, two specialists, two medical officers, one optometrist and one ophthalmology nurse, who are doing a sterling job.
“Despite the challenge of staff shortages across the health sector, they are making a meaningful contribution,” Sharif said.
The clinic regularly conducts health awareness campaigns because prevention is better than cure.
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“The hospital is looking forward to a partnership with Infinity Health, St John’s Organisation and Islamic Foundation of South Africa, who are potential partners who are going to intervene in our service delivery challenges,” said Sharif. The hospital wishes to thank the patients who have shared their experiences about regaining their eyesight.
