Dr Lourens Coetzee

Dr Lourens Coetzee His ophthalmology practice embodies his slogan: Passion for people, passion for eyes, passion for technology. Dan Reinstein, Dr. Athur Cummings.

Dr Lourens Coetzee’s love for photography and art combined with a passion for mathematics and optics explains his special interest in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive surgery. After completing his ophthalmology degree at the University of the Free State he further developed his skill in cornea and refractive surgery under the guidance of Dr. Johan de Lange. He has attended numerous international courses at the Singapore National Eye institute, European Vitreo-Retinal Training School in Bremen, Nertherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, London Vision Clinic and Wellington Eye Clinic in Ireland. He was trained by internationally renowned experts like Prof. He is a member of the Refractive Surgery Alliance (RSA), a network of refractive surgeons spanning more than 30 countries. Dr Coetzee is also a preceptor of the RSA Fellowship Network and heads one of only two sub-specialist training sites outside of the USA for refractive surgery, Envision Centre for Sight, training refractive surgeons of the future. He is a co-editor for the new online journal: Journal of Global Refractive Surgery. His passion for the advancement of refractive surgery also inspires him to do research in refractive and cornea transplant surgery and present at congresses. He has experience in high volume cataract surgery and is a consultant for NGO’s like Doctors for Life and the Keratoconus Foundation.

19/08/2025

👁️Introducing the Artiplus Phakic IOL - now available in South Africa

Dr Lourens Coetzee recently performed the first Artiplus Lens implantation in the country, offering a new option for patients exploring presbyopia correction.

💡 The Artiplus lens features multiple optical zones designed to support clear near, intermediate, and distance vision - all while preserving your natural lens.

🔗 Learn more about presbyopia treatment options: https://sandtoneyeclinic.co.za/artiplus-phakic-iol-presbyopia-treatments/



Disclaimer: This post is for educational and awareness purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice. Glasses remain a safe option as they do not involve any medical procedure. Refractive surgery is a lifestyle choice for those seeking unaided vision and may not be suitable for everyone. A consultation is required to determine your individual suitability.

As part of his visit to South Africa, from Inc. led an exclusive in-theatre training with Dr Lourens Coetzee and the t...
12/05/2025

As part of his visit to South Africa, from Inc. led an exclusive in-theatre training with Dr Lourens Coetzee and the team at .

📸 Our surgical team observed the precise, delicate steps it takes to prepare the Allotex lenticule:
🔬 Just 20 microns thick and 2.5 mm in diameter, the inlay is gently detached from its glass slide using BSS solution, where it's held in place by albumin — a natural protein.

💧 It’s then transferred to a petri dish and lifted with a specialised tool that uses hydrodynamic pressure to keep the lenticule perfectly centred inside a ring, ready for placement under a thin LASIK-style flap.

👁️ This combination of advanced training and technology now enables our South African surgeons to deliver world-class presbyopia correction.

📖 We look forward to sharing patient stories, clinical insights, and the life-changing results of this innovative inlay over the coming months.

🔗 Read the full article: https://sandtoneyeclinic.co.za/allotex-presbyopia-treatment-south-africa-first-procedures/

🔬 A Visionary First for South Africa! 👁We’re proud to welcome , biomedical engineer from , as he visits South Africa to ...
09/05/2025

🔬 A Visionary First for South Africa! 👁
We’re proud to welcome , biomedical engineer from , as he visits South Africa to perform and train surgeons on the first-ever Allotex presbyopia inlay procedures on local soil!

Francesco is collaborating with refractive surgeons:
👨⚕️ – , Johannesburg
👨⚕️ – Vision for Life Clinic, Knysna
👨⚕️ Dr Johann Kruger – Tygervalley Eye & Laser, Cape Town

This marks a major leap forward in vision correction, using a natural corneal inlay made from human donor tissue to restore near vision — minimally invasive, biocompatible, and reversible.

✨ Clearer near vision without reading glasses
✨ Ideal for patients in their 40s and 50s
✨ Now available right here in South Africa

🔗 Read the full story and discover how Allotex is changing lives:
👉 https://sandtoneyeclinic.co.za/allotex-presbyopia-treatment-south-africa-first-procedures/

18/12/2024

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Passion for eyes ... people ... technology

His love of photography and art combined with a passion for mathematics and optics explains his special interest in cataract, cornea and refractive surgery. His ophthalmology practice embodies his slogan: Passion for people, passion for eyes, passion for technology. After completing his ophthalmology degree at the University of the Free State he further developed his skill in cornea and refractive surgery before starting his own private practice.

He has also attended numerous international courses including: Ziemer Academy course on blade-less cataract surgery at the Singapore National Eye Centre, Retinal Surgery course at the European Vitreo-Retinal Training School in Bremen, Advanced Keratoconus wetlab course/ Bowman layer transplantation at the Nertherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, DMEK Wetlab Course at the Nertherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Forefront Refractive Surgery: LASIK, Presbyopia Correction & SMILE at London Vision Clinic, Refractive Fellowship Course at Wellington Eye Clinic. He is currently enrolled for an online course called Clinical Methodology in Refractive Cataract and Corneal Surgery at the Universitas Miquel Hernandez in Spain. He is committed to research in refractive and cornea transplant surgery and presents his research regularly at congresses. He is also a partner of the Keratoconus Foundation of South Africa.