Dr Sayeed Hamzah Mustak – Ophthalmologist – Foreshore

Dr Sayeed Hamzah Mustak - Ophthalmologist - Foreshore

Dr. Sayeed Hamzah Mustak practices as an ophthalmologist at Cure Day Hospitals Foreshore in Cape Town. He earned his MBChB with Honours from the University of Cape Town in 2007 and completed his internship at the Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex. Subsequently, he fulfilled his community service year at Eerste River Hospital in 2010, where he first cultivated an interest in ocular care CTOOS. Thereafter, Dr. Mustak joined Groote Schuur Hospital as a Medical Officer in 2011 and progressed through specialist registrar training in ophthalmology, graduating in 2017 The Atlantic Eye Specialist Centre |.

Eager to advance subspecialty skills, he accepted a prestigious fellowship in oculoplastic and orbital surgery at the Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, under Professor Robert Goldberg in 2018. During that year, he mastered complex eyelid reconstructions and endoscopic orbital techniques. Now, Dr. Mustak serves as a consultant at Groote Schuur Hospital’s Oncology, Orbital, and Oculoplastic Service, while maintaining a limited private practice at Cure Day Hospitals Foreshore.

Services

At Cure Day Hospitals Foreshore, Dr. Mustak delivers a comprehensive suite of ophthalmic services:

• Oculoplastic Surgery
  He performs eyelid reconstruction, ptosis correction, and tumor excision, restoring both function and appearance with meticulous precision.

• Orbital Surgery
  He addresses orbital fractures, tumors, and inflammatory disorders, using micro-surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

• Endoscopic Orbital Procedures
  He employs endoscopic decompression and tumor removal, which shorten recovery time and reduce surgical risks.

• Thyroid Eye Disease Management
  He provides tailored medical therapy and surgical interventions for thyroid-associated orbitopathy, ensuring comprehensive care.

• Periocular Rejuvenation
  He offers botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments to enhance the periorbital region, blending safety with aesthetic excellence.

• Lacrimal System Surgery
  He performs dacryocystorhinostomy to correct tear-duct obstructions and relieve chronic tearing.

• Ocular Oncology
  He diagnoses and treats ocular surface and intraocular tumors, integrating chemotherapy protocols and surgical excision based on the latest evidence.

Each service leverages state-of-the-art imaging, including optical coherence tomography and 3D surgical navigation, to optimize outcomes CTOOS.

Additional Information

Cure Day Hospitals Foreshore boasts cutting-edge ophthalmic suites equipped with digital slit lamps, phacoemulsification platforms, and laser systems. Moreover, the facility features a dedicated ocular imaging center, which ensures precise diagnostics and tailored treatment planning.

Dr. Mustak collaborates closely with ENT, neurosurgery, and oncology teams to advance transorbital endoscopic approaches. Consequently, patients benefit from a truly multidisciplinary model of care. He also contributes actively to academic research, co-authoring the Karl-Storz Silver Book on transorbital approaches to sphenoid wing meningiomas and publishing peer-reviewed articles on retinoblastoma management, conjunctival neoplasia therapies, and orbital malignancies CTOOSThe Atlantic Eye Specialist Centre |.

Outside the operating theater, Dr. Mustak dedicates time to teaching at the University of Cape Town and mentoring the next generation of eye specialists. In addition, he maintains a strong commitment to patient education, ensuring that each individual understands their diagnosis and treatment pathway.

Experience personalized, advanced eye care under Dr. Sayeed Hamzah Mustak’s expertise. Schedule a consultation today.