Advancing eye health in South Africa through research, education, and improved service delivery.
By leveraging our collective experience and resources, we foster research and innovation, address barriers to eye care service delivery, and ensure access to quality eye care, enhancing the lives of those who need it.
Why choose us
Partner with us to make a difference in eye health and contribute to a brighter future for all.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the field of ophthalmology in South Africa
We are doing this by fostering high-quality research focused on eye conditions that significantly impact quality of life, particularly for patients in the African setting. We are committed to supporting education and training to enhance expertise in ophthalmology and eye health. Through strategic initiatives, we aim to improve service delivery for eye care, ensuring that those affected by critical eye conditions receive the best possible support and treatment available.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a future where
South Africa stands at the forefront of ophthalmological excellence
We want build up South Africa to be the leaders in innovative research and world-class treatment for eye conditions.
We aim to build a thriving ecosystem where cutting-edge knowledge and education seamlessly translate into
exceptional eye care, improving the quality of life for South Africans. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, we envision a nation where every person has access to the highest standard of eye health services and education.
Our Objectives
We are genuinely committed to achieving our objectives through the support of and partnerships with trusted affiliations whose visions align closely with ours
Cutting-edge Research
To promote quality research in the field of ophthalmology with a focus on eye conditions
which have a high impact on quality of life in the context of South Africans
Educating Communities
To support education
and training in the field
of ophthalmology and eye health
Enhancing Service Delivery
To address service delivery of eye care for eye conditions in South Africa
Meet the team
The driving force
At the Atlantic Eye Research Foundation we are driven to change the future of ophthalmology by bringing our knowledge and world class research to change lives with South Africa at the forefront
Dr Daemon McClunan
Director
Prof Hamzah Mustak
Director
Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Director
Dr Helené Sonnekus
Medical Officer & Rseaercher
Faatiema Salie
Researcher
Shelley Johnson
Foundation Manager
Success stories
What our partners say
"Transforming Eye Health -
A Visionary Approach"
Witness the impact of our collaborative efforts in transforming eye health and creating sustainable change.
Dr. Sarah Nelson
Director of Public Health Initiatives