THE EYE INSTITUTE

A Brief History of The Eye Isntitute

Founded by Dr Ronald Mhizha in 1998, The Eye Institute has been modeled along his aspiration and dedication to promoting affordable and comprehensive eye care to all Zimbabweans.
The organization, which has now grown from a sole proprietorship to a registered company wholly owned by Latitude South Holdings Private Limited, prides itself as a fully integrated ophthalmic service provider.
The Eye Institute has 10 established branches combining both ophthalmological and optometry service that are spread across most Zimbabwean major urban areas. To attain mass inclusivity positioning in the Zimbabwean ophthalmic market, our first two eye specialist branches were opened in 1998 at Machipisa shopping centre & Kopje Plaza in the Harare CBD. The Kopje Plaza relocated is 2001 to the company’s current main Milton park branch and head office. The Eyepod optometry shops were launched in 2011 and established branches at Joina City Mall, Milton Park and Mutare Eyepod was opened in 2012. The Eye Attic at Arundel Village in Harare and Midlands Eye Clinic in Gweru were acquired in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

In 2018, marking The Eye Institute’s 20th anniversary, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls Eyepods were launched together with a satellite branch in Hwange mining town.

OUR VISION

To provide affordable world-class ophthalmic services to all Zimbabweans and beyond.

OUR MISSION

To provide a unique professional vibrant warm & caring eye health service exhibiting excellence in everything we do, treating our patients and business partners with respect, efficiency & most importantly empathy ensuring that their experiences with us always exceeds their expectations.

OUR CORE VALUES

Empathy
Efficiency
Integrity Professionalism
Cutting edge technology
Excellence

Our Practioners

Dr Ronald Mhizha

MBChB DO FCS (Ophth) (SA)

Executive Physician and Group CEO. He is the founding Director responsible for the overall patient clinical care. He has contributed extensively to the Zimbabwean, Botswana and South African health sectors in various capacities.

Academic Qualifications

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery MBChB as well as a Diploma in Ophthalmology from the University of Zimbabwe. He completed his master’s in medicine ophthalmology in South Africa and is a holder of a certificate in Practise Management for Ophthalmologists. He was admitted to the fellowship of college of South African Surgeons in 1997. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and has also participated in various clinical research programs in London (UK), Nice (France) and Schruns (Austria).

Lynett E Masiwa

Senior Optometrist

Academic Qualifications

MSc Clinical Optometry (Cardiff University; Wales)
BSc Optometry (Dublin Institute of technology; Ireland)
BSc Biomedical science (Griffith University; Australia)
*Currently working towards her Doctor of Philosophy (Optometry) with the University of KwaZulu Natal (South Africa)

Work experience:

•2010-current: Optometrist practitioner in private practice between Ireland and Zimbabwe
•2016-current: Optometry program coordinator and Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe

Areas Of Interest

Keratoconus, low vision and academia

Dr Pamidzai Madzima

MBChB (Ophth) (UZ) MMED (Ophthalmology)

Dr Pamidzai Madzima is a specialist consultant ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon) with diverse experience in up to date ophthalmic practice in subspecialties which include cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes, corneal disease, retinal pathology, refraction and orthoptics. She has contributed a great deal to the national paediatric ophthalmology management strategies which include screening for Retinoblastoma and Retinopathy of prematurity. She has also been trained in Low Vision Assessment, Paediatric Visual Acuity Screening, Oculoplastics, Paediatric Strabismus Surgery, Adult and Paediatric Ophthalmology Emergencies, Phacoemulsification and Small incision cataract surgery. She is intimately involved in research and is author of several publications, one of which won her the first prize award from the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe. She is professional, compassionate and always ensures optimum patient care.

Dr Douglas Zirima

(Masters in Ophthalmology)(Undergraduate, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degrees) (UZCHS)

A conscientious, honest and hard working doctor committed to excellence through continuous education

Work Experience

Ophthalmologist Eye pod Bulawayo and Richard Morris eye Hospital 2019 to present
Junior registrar in Ophthalmology, Sekuru Kaguvi Eye unit, Harare 2015 to 2018
Medical officer, CIMAS Healthcare services Harare East clinic, 2015 to 2018
Government medical officer, Karoi District Hospital, 2013 to 2014
Senior resident medical Officer, Harare Central Hospital, 2012
Junior resident medical Officer, Chitungwiza Central Hospital, 2011

Dr Jennifer Washaya

MBChB ,MMed Ophth (UZ)

A conscientious, honest and hard working doctor committed to excellence through continuous education

Work Experience

2007 – Current: Government Ophthalmologist running a) General ophthalmology clinic and b) Glaucoma Clinic (2017-current)
2016 – Current: Part time lecturer in the department of ophthalmology (UZ)

Area of Interest

Affordable, accessible, world class diagnosis and management of glaucoma with an overall aim to prevent avoidable blindness from glaucoma.