An optometrist is an eye doctor that can examine, diagnose, and treat your eyes.
Find below are the list of Optometrist In South Africa
Southway Optometrists
Address: Shop.18 Southway Mall Titren Rd Rossburgh Durban ZA 4094, Titren Rd, Sea View, 4094
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: 031 465 6566
VISION WORKS Overport Optometrist
Address: Shop 18, The Atrium Shopping Mall, previously known as Overport City, 430 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Overport, Durban, 4091
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 031 207 4456
Torga Optical
Address: Shop G15, Berea Shopping Centre, Noble Rd, Berea, Durban, 4083
Phone: 031 201 5966
Edleigh Optometrist
Address: Shop 11, Bluff Shopping Centre, 884 Bluff Rd, Bluff, Durban, 4052
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: 072 862 4891
How many optometrists are there in South Africa?
Statistics by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) reveal that there are 3697 registered optometrists. On average, South Africa currently has an optometrist to patient ratio of 1:15 052.
What does an optometrist earn in South Africa?
A person working as an Optometrist in South Africa typically earns around 71,400 ZAR per month. Salaries range from 35,000 ZAR (lowest) to 111,000 ZAR (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
Can optometrist prescribe medicine in South Africa?
SOUTH AFRICAN OPTOMETRISTS with the necessary qualifications can now use pharmaceutical agents to treat ocular diseases. Both the HPCSA and the Medicines Control Council have approved the use of medicines for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes by optometrists.
What is the difference between an optometrist and an optician?
It is important to know the distinction between an ophthalmologist vs optometrist vs optician. Opticians are technicians who fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision-correcting devices. Optometrists are eye doctors who examine, diagnose, and treat patients’ eyes.
Is optometry a hard degree?
It isn’t super difficult or anything, but you have to get good at being realistic about how much time you have and getting work done before it piles up. The way optometry courses are set out though, balances that factor by circumstance.
How much does it cost to study optometry at UJ?
Tuition Fee
Based on the tuition of 5,944 EUR per year during 4 years.