Dr TC Botha l Ophthalmologist l Refractive Surgeon

01/12/2025

Festive Season Closing Date | 19 December 2025 🌿☀️
Kindly note that our practice will be closing on Friday, the 19th of December 2025, for the Festive Season.
The practice will reopen on Wednesday, the 7th of January 2026, for bookings and enquiries.
Consultations will start on Monday, the 12th of January 2026.
In the case of an emergency, please contact the Ophthalmologist on call: 041 374 0480

28/11/2025

Year End Function | 21 November 2025 🤩
What a truly wonderful afternoon. Excellent food. Good laughs. Buckets of fun!
A special thank you to our incredible practice manager, Avette, for organising this event 🤍
Team, congratulations on another successful year of innovation and growth 🥂👏

10/11/2025

World Keratoconus Day | 10 November 2025
Keratoconus (KC) is an eye condition in which the normally round, dome-shaped cornea progressively thins and bulges into a more conical shape, causing blurry or distorted vision.
KC can start in the early teens, or even earlier in rare cases. Most progression is usually seen in the teenage years and the early twenties, and this is where most patients start experiencing symptoms, or changes in their vision.
As the condition progresses, the cornea bulges more and vision may become more distorted. Advanced KC can cause corneal scarring which may require corneal transplant surgery.
Although there is no cure for KC, there are various treatment options available to manage its progression and improve visual acuity.
Please talk to your Optometrist about KC or see an Ophthalmologist if:
▪️ Your spectacle value is increasing,
▪️ You have increasing astigmatism,
▪️ Your vision is getting worse, or
▪️ Your two eyes are not the same
A quick and painless test can be done to detect KC. Early detection is vital in managing and treating this condition.
Learn more: https://www.drtcbotha.com/keratoconus-cross-linking

29/10/2025

Welcome to the Ophthalmology practice of Dr Theunis Botha 🌿
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OUR VISION:
To provide quality eye care to all.
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OUR MISSION:
To provide eye care with the newest equipment and techniques available, in a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment.
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Website: https://www.drtcbotha.com/
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Telephone: 041 880 1402
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Email: reception@drtcbotha.com
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Address: Suite 4 – Bay Eye Hospital, 241 Main Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070

15/09/2025

Amniotic Membrane can be donated post-birth and prepared into tissue grafts for treating burns, wounds, ulcers, and some eye conditions.
WHAT IS AMNION?
The amniotic membrane is a thin-walled sac that surrounds the foetus inside the placenta. It holds the fluid within which the baby can develop and grow until birth.
WOUND HEALING PROPERTIES OF AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE:
Amnion is composed of a diverse collection of stem cells, growth factors, anti-inflammatory factors, and immunosuppressive cytokines, and has been used in wound care since 1910.
The amniotic membrane:
▪ is non-immunogenic (will not be seen as a ‘foreign’ material)
▪ enhances the wound healing process
▪ reduces scar tissue formation, inflammation, and pain when applied to a wound
▪ provides a matrix for the accumulation and proliferation of new cells
▪ provides a biological anti-bacterial barrier that protects injuries from infection
Ophthalmologists use amniotic membrane as a treatment for eye injuries and conditions, such as:
▪ persistent epithelial defects and non-healing corneal ulcers,
▪ corneal perforations and descemetoceles,
▪ bullous keratopathy,
▪ corneal disorders with associated limbal stem cell deficiency, and
▪ conjunctival reconstruction
AMNION DONATION
▪ Amnion is collected AFTER a live birth which has been delivered by an elective caesarean section.
▪ Neither the mother nor the foetus is harmed or affected in any way.
▪ It is a legal requirement for the mother to volunteer to donate her placental tissue.
▪ Donors do not need to pay towards any costs associated with donating.
For more information on amnion and/or to find out more about becoming a donor please speak to your medical doctor or email Bay Tissue Institute (BTI): admin@baytissue.co.za.
BTI is a Port Elizabeth based, non-profit organisation registered to harvest and supply amnion tissue (https://baytissue.co.za/).

31/08/2025

Do you have vision problems, such as near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism? Do you rely on spectacles or contact lenses to see clearly?
LASIK surgery has become a popular alternative for those who wish to reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses. Here are just a few reasons why.
If you would like more information on this procedure, please visit: https://www.drtcbotha.com/refractive-surgery/lasik-surgery.
Alternatively, you can contact your nearest Optometrist or Ophthalmologist, or book a consultation with us by contacting us on 041 880 1402 or at reception@drtcbotha.com.
Don’t let glasses or contact lenses hold you back from being the best you that you can be!

08/08/2025

International Ophthalmology Day | 08 August 2025
Today we celebrate the profession of Ophthalmology and salute Ophthalmologists worldwide for their dedication and contribution to medical and surgical eye care.
Thank you for your commitment to developing the complex clinical and surgical skillset and expertise required to protect and enhance our precious gift of sight!!

31/07/2025

Global Vision Correction Month | 01-31 July 2025 👀🌎
Global Vision Correction Month was established in 2019 by the Refractive Surgery Alliance (RSA) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the FDA approval for LASIK surgery.
This initiative highlights the incredible advancements in vision correction and celebrates how these advancements have transformed the way that millions of people see and experience the world around them.
Over the past 25 years, LASIK surgery has advanced significantly - becoming safer, more accurate, and more customisable than ever before. Furthermore, advancements in other modern vision correction procedures (in the form of corneal refractive surgery and implantable contact lenses) have also made clear vision more accessible than ever before.
If you would like to explore your surgical options for better vision, contact your nearest Ophthalmologist, or book a consultation with us by contacting us on 041 880 1402 or at reception@drtcbotha.com.
Don't let refractive errors hold you back from enjoying life to the fullest!!

30/06/2025

Lenie’s Cataract Surgery 🌱
Since Grade 1, Lenie had to wear corrective lenses for severe hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. In her 70’s, Lenie’s cataracts began to further affect her vision. She was an excellent candidate for cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery offers the significant benefit of correcting refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. This works by replacing the clouded lens with a precisely chosen intraocular lens (IOL).
Undergoing cataract surgery was not only a means to remove Lenie’s cataracts, but also an opportunity to correct her life-long refractive errors.
At 74 years of age, Lenie no longer has to wear corrective lenses when doing what she loves most - hiking! She can walk with confidence and fully experience the beauty of her surroundings.
In this video, www.drtcbotha.com/about/testimonials, Lenie shares more about her cataract surgery experience.
Thank you Lenie Nell for taking the time to share your story. You are an inspiration!
We wish you countless kilometers of hiking, and many years of clear vision, ahead ✨

27/06/2025

Cataract Awareness Month | 01-30 June 2025
Despite their prevalence, many misconceptions prevail about cataracts.
Since June is Cataract Awareness Month, we are taking the opportunity to clear up some of the more common myths about cataracts and cataract surgery.
If you suspect that you may have a cataract, do not hesitate to consult your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Alternatively, you can book a consultation with us by contacting us on 041 880 1402 or reception@drtcbotha.com.

05/06/2025

Cataract Awareness Month | 01-30 June 2025
Presently, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world!
Although most cataracts are related to aging, cataracts can also be congenital, secondary to other health conditions (such as diabetes), or caused by trauma to the eye/s.
Cataracts can be resolved with a standard surgical procedure during which the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL).
At 30 million procedures per annum, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed procedure worldwide. It is usually performed on an outpatient basis, typically takes less than an hour, and has a high success rate.
If you suspect that you may have a cataract, contact your nearest Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Alternatively, you can book a consultation with us by contacting us on 041 880 1402 or reception@drtcbotha.com.
Don't let cataracts hold you back from enjoying life to the fullest!!

11/02/2025

Do you have vision problems, such as near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism? Do you rely on spectacles or contact lenses to see clearly?
Undergoing LASIK surgery has become a popular choice for those who want to say goodbye to spectacles and contact lenses.
LASIK is a type of refractive surgery that uses a state-of-the-art laser to change the shape of the front surface of the eye (the cornea) so that it focuses light properly.
The procedure is largely painless with excellent and consistent results. The effect is seen almost immediately, recovery time is minimal, side effects are minimal, and risk factors are very low.
If you would like more information on this procedure, please visit: https://www.drtcbotha.com/refractive-surgery/lasik-surgery.
Alternatively, you can contact your nearest Optometrist or Ophthalmologist, or book a consultation with us by contacting us on 041 880 1402 or at reception@drtcbotha.com.

Dr TC Botha is an eye specialist practicing in the heart of the friendly city of Gqeberha, South Africa.

As a Refractive Surgeon, he has a special interest in presbyopia corrections and fixing irregular corneas with his excimer laser. He utilizes a variety of specialized refractive surgery procedures to address any size of refractive error, including high myopes and hyperopes, as well as any astigmatic error.

With over a decade of experience in the field of Ophthalmology, Dr Botha has built a reputation for hitting target with almost every cataract operation he does, seeing this procedure as an opportunity to gain spectacle independence when possible.

His practice, based at the prestigious Bay Eye Hospital, offers cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK and Trans-PRK), therapeutic corneal laser treatment (PTK and Trans-PTK), and general Ophthalmology.

Dr Botha and his team of experienced and friendly staff are dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of patient service and care, within a warm and welcoming environment.