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DR MONAWWAR KHAN
MBBCh (WITS), MMed (Ophth), FC Ophth (SA)
SPECIALIST OPHTHALMIC SURGEON OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr Monawwar Khan’s practice is situated at Nu-Shifa Hospital in Overport. He is a highly qualified and experienced Ophthalmic and Retinal Surgeon.
Dr Khan has extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with all eye related conditions and procedures. He is an expert surgeon and clinical eye specialist.
Dr Khan is passionate about the gift of sight and improving the quality of life for all his patients.
His special interests are: Cataract surgery, Retinal surgery, Diabetic eye disease, Glaucoma and Keratoconus

Common Eye Conditions


Blepharitis
This is a common inflammatory disorder affecting the glands in the eyelids. It results in dryness of the eyes and irritation. Treatment can relieve the symptoms.

Conjunctivitus
This is an inflammatory disorder of the outer layer of the eyeball. Symptoms include redness, discharge and discomfort. It can be caused by injury, infection or by systemic diseases.

Chalazion / Meibomian Gland Cyst
is a cyst of the eyelid caused by inflammation of a gland in the eyelid whose opening has become blocked.

Corneal Ulcer
This is an infection of the front of the eye. If treated early, no loss of vision will occur.

Pterygium
This is a whitish growth on the front of the eye. Usually due to sunlight exposure.

Eye Trauma
Any injury to the eye needs to be seen by an Ophthalmologist as soon as possible,