Optometrist

Optometrist Opportunity – Join Dr Dean van der Westhuizen at the Lowveld Eye Institute , Mbombela

Are you a recently qualified optometrist with a passion for technology, innovation, and ophthalmology?

Join us in the heart of the Lowveld for an exciting opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact at the brand-new Lowveld Eye Institute a state-of-the-art specialist eye hospital in Mbombela, South Africa.

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented optometrist eager to be part of a dynamic ophthalmology team.

You’ll work closely with ophthalmologists in a modern, paperless, fully digital environment contributing directly to patient care, surgical outcomes, and innovation in clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities Will Include :

• Taking detailed patient histories and performing clinical examinations
• Conducting and interpreting advanced diagnostic tests (OCT, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, Pentacam, biometry)
• Assisting in pre- and post-operative cataract and refractive surgery care
• Analysing refractive outcomes and optimising visual results
• Performing retinoscopy and paediatric refractions
• Participating in on-call assistance and day-to-day clinical support
• Collaborating within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to digital workflows, patient management systems, and continuous process improvement

Who We’re Looking For

Why Join Us

Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga

Lowveld Eye Institute

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