Dr Charl Roux – Ophthalmologist – George

Dr Charl Roux – Ophthalmologist – George

Dr Charl Wynand Roux is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist practising in George, where he consults at 44 C J Langenhoven Road and travels regularly to Oudtshoorn and Riversdale for satellite clinics. He graduated MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1983 and then completed dual postgraduate degrees in 1992: MMed (Ophthalmology) at Stellenbosch and M Prax Med at the Medical University of South Africa (Medunsa). In 1993, he undertook a six-month research fellowship in refractive surgery at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Calgary, Canada, where he contributed to peer-reviewed publications and mastered cutting-edge laser techniques.

Moreover, between 2013 and 2015, Dr Roux received comprehensive international training in lamellar corneal surgery, thereby expanding his expertise in advanced corneal transplantation and therapeutic keratoplasty. He maintains active membership with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the Ophthalmic Society of South Africa, and the South African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Consequently, he blends decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional development, ensuring patients receive the latest evidence-based care.

Services

Dr Roux offers a full spectrum of diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye services, each customised to your visual goals and lifestyle:

• Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Includes optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, and corneal topography for early detection of retinal and glaucoma conditions.

• Cataract Surgery: Performs modern phacoemulsification with choice of monofocal, toric, or multifocal intraocular lenses for rapid visual rehabilitation.

• Refractive Surgery: Provides thorough candidacy assessments for LASIK, PRK, and TESA (TransEpithelial Surface Ablation), based on years of refractive-surgery innovation.

• Glaucoma Management: Delivers selective laser trabeculoplasty, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and tailored medication regimens to preserve optic nerve function.

• Corneal Transplantation: Offers lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating grafts, utilising international training in corneal lamellar techniques.

• Medical Retina Care: Administers intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions, and age-related macular degeneration.

• Oculoplastic Procedures: Performs ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, and tear-duct surgery under magnification for both functional and cosmetic eyelid restoration.

• Emergency Eye Care: Provides same-day evaluation and treatment for ocular trauma, foreign-body removal, and acute infections.

Additional Information

Garden Route Eye Clinic’s George practice features state-of-the-art diagnostic suites with high-resolution OCT, digital fundus photography, and ultrasound biomicroscopy. Furthermore, its laser suite and operating theatres integrate microscope-mounted OCT for real-time surgical guidance, which enhances precision and outcomes. Consequently, patients benefit from streamlined care pathways—from first consultation through postoperative follow-up—without unnecessary delays.

Dr Roux leads a multidisciplinary team of optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, and surgical technicians, each committed to compassionate, patient-centred support. Therefore, you receive clear preoperative counselling, step-by-step procedure explanations, and personalised rehabilitation protocols. In addition, the clinic offers telehealth follow-ups to accommodate busy schedules and to monitor recovery remotely.

Moreover, Dr Roux hosts quarterly community vision-screening events and educational seminars on glaucoma prevention, diabetic eye health, and refractive-surgery advancements. Finally, if you seek expert, personalised ophthalmic care in George—backed by advanced technology and decades of specialist experience—schedule your consultation today with Dr Charl Roux to protect and enhance your vision.