Ophthalmology Department

Our Specialists

Dr. O. Malemane
MBChB (UZ), MMed Ophthalmology (UZ)
Specialist Ophthalmologist & Consultant

Dr. T. Sibanda
MD (Russia), FRCOPSA (CMSA)
Consultant Ophthalmologist

About the Ophthalmology Department

The Ophthalmology Department at United Bulawayo Hospitals is located at Richard Morris Hospital.
It serves as a central referral centre for eye care in the southern region of Zimbabwe, covering:

  • Bulawayo Metropolitan

  • Matabeleland North

  • Matabeleland South

  • Midlands

  • Masvingo Provinces

The department is also a training centre for both doctors and nurses who wish to specialize in ophthalmic care.
Our staff complement includes 2 consultants, senior registrars, and ophthalmic medical officers.

Services Provided

Inpatient Services

  • Two (2) dedicated admitting wards for ophthalmic patients.

Outpatient Services

  • The eye clinic runs Monday to Friday.

  • Weekends and public holidays are reserved for emergency cases.

Eye Operations

We perform a wide range of anterior segment surgeries, including:

  • Cataract surgery

  • Glaucoma surgery (possibly “Celamone” was meant to be glaucoma—correct if needed)

  • Anterior segment laser procedures

  • Oculoplastic surgery

Refraction Services

We offer refraction and optical services for patients requiring spectacles.
This service is delivered in partnership with the Council for the Blind (Zimbabwe) and ZCFB.

Outreach Services

In collaboration with the Council for the Blind, our ophthalmologists conduct mobile eye services in:

  • District hospitals

  • Mission hospitals

During outreach missions, doctors treat various eye diseases and perform surgeries for patients requiring operative care.