Dr Ashvira Moodley – Ophthalmologist – Soweto

Dr Ashvira Moodley – Ophthalmologist – Soweto

Dr Ashvira Moodley, Ophthalmologist at Soweto Eye Specialists, guides patients through advanced glaucoma, cataract, oculoplastic, and retinal care. She matriculated from Nirvana Secondary School in 2005, and subsequently earned her MBChB at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2011. Moreover, she completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Wits, receiving her Fellowship in Ophthalmology (FC Ophth) from the College of Medicine and Surgery of South Africa in 2019. In addition, she attained her Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) in 2020.

Since joining Soweto Eye Specialists, Dr Moodley has served on the Glaucoma and Orbits/Oculoplastics units at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Consequently, she refines her skills in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, femtosecond laser cataract extraction, and orbital decompression. She also embraces medical retina work, delivering intravitreal therapies and laser photocoagulation. Driven by a patient-centred philosophy, Dr Moodley explains each diagnosis clearly and tailors treatment plans to individual goals.

Services

Dr Moodley offers a full spectrum of diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye treatments, each customised to your vision needs:

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

• Cataract Surgery: Performs phacoemulsification with premium multifocal, toric, or monofocal intraocular lenses for rapid visual recovery.

• Glaucoma Management & Surgery: Provides selective laser trabeculoplasty, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and trabeculectomy with antifibrotic protocols.

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

• Corneal & Anterior Segment Treatments: Offers cross-linking for keratoconus stabilization, therapeutic contact lens fitting, and pterygium excision with amniotic membrane grafting.

• Oculoplastic & Orbital Procedures: Performs ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, orbital decompression, and tear-duct surgery for both functional and cosmetic indications.

• Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease: Combines lubricant therapy, punctal plugs, and thermal pulsation to restore tear-film health.

• Refractive Consultations: Evaluates candidacy for LASIK, PRK, and SMILE procedures to reduce dependence on glasses.

• Pediatric Ophthalmology: Manages strabismus, amblyopia, and congenital cataracts using child-friendly diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.

• Emergency Eye Care: Provides same-day evaluation for acute pain, foreign-body removal, and urgent infections.

• Telehealth Follow-Ups: Offers secure video consultations for postoperative monitoring and chronic-care check-ins.

• Vision Screening Outreach: Leads quarterly community events to detect eye disease early.

Additional Information

Soweto Eye Specialists features a state-of-the-art diagnostic suite with high-resolution OCT, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and digital fundus photography. Furthermore, the clinic’s laser suite accommodates both femtosecond cataract and retinal laser procedures. Consequently, patients enjoy seamless transitions from evaluation to treatment under one roof.

Dr Moodley leads a multidisciplinary team of optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, and surgical technicians. Therefore, you receive thorough preoperative counselling, step-by-step procedure explanations, and a customised rehabilitation plan. In addition, telehealth consultations ensure convenient access to follow-up care, reducing travel burdens. Moreover, same-day appointments accommodate urgent concerns, while weekend hours offer extra flexibility.

Finally, if you seek expert, compassionate ophthalmic care in Soweto—backed by advanced technology and a dedicated, patient-centred team—schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward preserving and enhancing your vision.