Dr James Beatty
His practice and affiliated hospitals are equipped with state of the art surgical and diagnostic equipment and are on a par with international standards. Friendly and efficient staff will deal with all your administrative and financial queries.
Dr Beatty offers the full spectrum of eye care and ophthalmic surgery, but has special interests in Cataract and Refractive surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration.
If you are researching cataract removal, eye laser surgery, glaucoma treatment, refractive surgery, pterygium surgery, corneal transplant, the cost of cataract surgery in South Africa or searching for an eye specialist in Cape Town, please contact our practice where our qualified assistants are able to provide professional and friendly guidance.
Dr Beatty is affiliated with the following Ophthalmologist societies:
Ophthalmological Society of South Africa- South African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Health Professions Council of South Africa
- South African Glaucoma Society
Special Interests
Cataract Surgery- Laser Surgery
- Glaucoma
The Team
Mariaan Venter
Optometrist
Mariaan is the optometrist working alongside Dr Beatty, providing dedicated support in patient care. She plays a key role in conducting comprehensive laser procedure screenings to determine patient suitability. Mariaan is also actively involved in post-operative examinations, ensuring optimal recovery and visual outcomes for each patient.
Natasha De Witt
Ophthalmic Assistant
Natasha is our dedicated ophthalmic assistant who plays a vital role in supporting Dr Beatty during patient consultations. She ensures the consultation room runs efficiently, contributing to a seamless experience for both doctor and patients. In addition to her clinical support, Natasha takes on the significant responsibility of coordinating theatre days. Her strong industry knowledge makes her an invaluable member of the team.
Tharina Schoeman
Practice Manager
Tharina is the practice and accounts manager, providing strong leadership while keeping the team organised and on track. She balances this with a great sense of humour and genuine kindness toward patients, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Tharina ensures patients receive the optimal benefit of their medical aid cover while also providing patients with clear, transparent quotations. Her attention to detail and approachable nature make her an essential part of the team.
Lesley Hurling
Receptionist
Lesley is a valued member of our practice, bringing warmth and professionalism to her role as receptionist. While she is the friendly voice that greets patients and manages appointments, Lesley also plays an essential role in guiding patients through their surgical journeys, providing clear and reassuring information about upcoming procedures and what to expect.
Somerset Eye Centre
The Somerset Eye Medical and Surgical Centre was the vision of a group of like-minded ophthalmologists, who wished to create a dedicated eye care centre of excellence.
The centre consists of:
- Five highly qualified ophthalmologists
- Three specially trained ophthalmic assistants
- State of the art diagnostic and laser treatment centre
- Dedicated eye theatre with ophthalmic trained staff
Aware of the ever-increasing cost barrier to accessing quality medical care for patients. Rand depreciation has a negative impact on a solo practitioner’s ability to maintain technology and cutting edge standards. The need to train and retain superior medical and nursing staff has pooled resourced and skilled ophthalmologists to create a surgical and diagnostic centre comparable with the best eye centres internationally.
The Somerset Eye Centre strives to provide comprehensive and specialized eye care for all ophthalmic problems at the highest quality, comparable to international standards, for all our South African patients. This will then create a centre in which patients are assured of getting the best possible care and where the medical and nursing staff is proud to be a part of.
Cure Day Hospital Somerset West
CURE DAY HOSPITAL Somerset West is a new state-of-the-art healthcare facility in the Helderberg area. It is conveniently situated just off the R44/Broadway Road. The hospital is 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and 30 minutes from central Cape Town. This modern-day hospital is ideally suited for patients in need of same-day surgery. It rivals the best in the world in terms of patient care, expertise, equipment and staffing. It consists of 20 beds and 3 theatres (one of which is a dedicated eye theatre).
Atlantic Eye Laser Centre
Atlantic Eye Laser Centre brings together the expertise of Dr. James Beatty and Dr. Daemon McClunan, two leading ophthalmologists dedicated to advanced laser eye surgery. Their shared goal is simple: helping patients achieve clear vision and greater freedom from glasses or contact lenses.
Patients benefit from advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, including Zeiss imaging platforms, the Lightlance laser suite with micropulse technology, and the Zeiss CALLISTO computer-assisted surgical microscope.
Practice Locations:
- Dr James Beatty – Somerset West
- Dr Daemon McClunan – Foreshore, Cape Town
- Dr Daemon McClunan – Blaauwberg
