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Our Partners
Our impact is made possible through collaboration. By combining private-sector expertise with public-sector need, we are building a stronger future for ophthalmology in South Africa.
Building a Stronger Future for Eye Care Together
No single organisation can solve South Africa's eye care challenges alone. Through partnerships with healthcare providers, universities, hospitals, industry leaders, donors, and community organisations, we are able to expand training opportunities, improve access to sight-restoring care, and advance research that addresses South Africa's unique eye health needs.
As a Foundation established by leading ophthalmologists and supported by the resources and expertise of a specialist private practice, we are uniquely positioned to connect people, organisations, and opportunities that create lasting impact for patients and future healthcare professionals alike.
Clinical & Training Partners
Supporting Medical Officer and specialist training, mentorship, and clinical development.
Research Partners
Advancing locally relevant ophthalmic research and innovation through empirical studies and clinical trials
Service Delivery Partners
Helping expand access to sight-restoring care and reduce surgical backlogs.
Funding & Industry Partners
Providing the resources, equipment, and support that make our programmes possible.
Our Partners
Liqid Medical
LIQID Medical is pioneering two novel ocular implants designed to become the new gold standard for treating severe and refractory glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their suite of implants aims to provide surgeons with a new, patient-centric paradigm for surgically treating glaucoma.
Atlantic Eye Specialist Centre
The Atlantic Eye Centre is comprised of seven ophthalmic specialists that are dedicated to providing world-class multidisciplinary eye heath care and outstanding service to their patients. The Atlantic Eye Centre believe in training and upskilling those interested in the field of ophthalmology and often take on fellows and interns alike by offering their time, knowledge and mentorship.
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Atlantic Eye Laser Centre
The Atlantic Eye Laser Centre, is a pioneering vision in the field of laser eye surgery. The centre represents an exciting merger between Dr Daemon McClunan and Dr James Beatty, two renowned experts committed to providing innovative laser eye surgery solutions. Their goal is clear and simple: to help you see the world with clarity and confidence, without the dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
Radiance Foundation
The Association’s main objectives are to make a difference and improve the quality of lives of individuals and groups in the Western Cape by assisting them to live healthy lives and reach their full potential. The Radiance Foundation aims to drive and support meaningful projects in collaboration with prominent role players dedicated to these values.
Alcon
Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With an over 75-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world, with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in 60 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We have a long history of industry firsts, and each year we commit a substantial amount in Research and Development to meet customer needs and patient demands.
Ophthalmic Surgical Innovation
Ophthalmic Surgical Innovation is a trusted supplier of high-quality ophthalmic surgical equipment, committed to delivering advanced products and personalized service to meet the unique needs of every client. With a focus on innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction, we provide reliable solutions that support the success of ophthalmic professionals and enhance patient outcomes.
Envision Africa
Envision Africa, a local surgical Ophthalmic distributor based in Johannesburg South Africa, was incorporated in 2014. James Wright, the founder, along with his team has over 120 years of combined experience in the Ophthalmic Surgical Industry. They also have a wealth of relationships built over time – not only with customers but also the companies that Envision Africa represents. Over the years Envision Africa has grown rapidly in capacity and capability, boasting a reputation for exemplary service and a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to delivering ophthalmic products.
Groote Schuur Hospital Trust
The Groote Schuur Hospital Trust (GSH Trust) offers strategic private funding support that elevates public sector healthcare at South Africa’s iconic Groote Schuur Hospital. By mobilising philanthropic and corporate investment, the Trust enables the hospital to access state-of-the-art equipment, launch pioneering clinical programmes and strengthen specialised services that government budgets alone cannot always accommodate. As a result, our partnership brings together private resources and public infrastructure to amplify impact, ensuring the benefits of innovation, excellence and access reach every patient.
Rotary Melkbosstrand
Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
EyePharma
EyePharma is a South African speciality ophthalmology business. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Our initial focus was on anterior segment specialists, mostly supplying lenses, viscosurgical devices, and diagnostic products. Eyepharma’s product portfolio has since expanded, and now caters for more of the needs of surgeons and their patients in the dynamic ophthalmic industry in Southern Africa. We provide a range of products from premium, niche products for lifestyle surgery, to cost-effective standard products for cataract surgery.