Our highly specialised ophthalmic surgeons are committed to serving the community – and to offering you exceptional medical treatment.

Resident surgeon

Dr Paul Keet

Dr Paul Keet

MBChB, FCS (SA) Ophth, FRCS (Edin) Ophth

Dr Keet graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1987. He is a fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa as well as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He underwent specialist training in Ophthalmology at Groote Schuur Hospital and The University of Cape Town from 1992 to 1996. He spent the following year in Dublin, Ireland where he completed a fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

 

At the end of 1997, Dr Keet returned to South Africa and founded The Eye Centre. In 1998 he established the eye clinic for indigent patients at Helderberg Hospital, which remains in service.

 

Dr Keet has a keen interest in cataract and refractive surgery and treats all other general eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration and squints.

 

He is an active member of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA), the South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS), the Southern African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (SASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Dr Gary Browne

Dr Gary Browne

MBChB (UCT), DipPEC (SA), DipOphth (SA), MMed (UCT), FCOphth (SA)

Dr. Browne is a dedicated ophthalmologist with a passion for delivering expert, patient-centred eye care. After earning his medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2010, he completed his internship and community service, gaining valuable experience in trauma and emergency care.

 

He then spent five years traveling the world as a Senior Doctor aboard cruise ships before returning to South Africa to specialize in ophthalmology. After an initial three years serving rural communities in Limpopo he completed his specialist training at the renowned Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town.

 

Dr. Browne has a special interest in cataract surgery and extensive experience in managing a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration.

 

A fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa, Dr. Browne combines global experience with advanced clinical expertise to provide the highest standard of care for his patients.

Partnering surgeons

Dr Megan Cole

Dr Megan Cole

MBChB (WITS), DO, FCS (SA) Ophth

Dr Cole’s main interests are ocular medical conditions and Botox therapy. She is extensively involved in community service and serves as principal consultant ophthalmologist at Helderberg Hospital in Somerset West. She performs approximately 25 cataract operations every month as a service to the community, and also runs the hospital's eye clinic.

Our nursing staff are highly skilled, ophthalmic trained and undergo regular training to update their knowledge and improve their skills.