Independent optometrist · Rustenburg

Restoring sightrenewing hope.

Thorough eye examinations, honest advice, and eyewear fitted properly by the people who prescribe it. Serving families across Rustenburg from Medicare Private Hospital.

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Medicare Private Hospital, Rustenburg
Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:30
Registered practitioner
Accountable to the HPCSA
Full-sight assessments
Eye health checked, not just a letter test
Dispensing on site
Frames and lenses fitted and adjusted in practice
POPIA-compliant records
Your health information stays confidential

Our practice

An eye exam should feel like a conversation, not a conveyor belt.

SightSaverz is a small, independent practice built around a simple idea: spend enough time with each patient to actually understand what they need. We explain what we find in plain language, we never pressure you into a product, and we will happily refer you on if that is the right call.

Most of our patients are neighbours who will be back next year, and the year after that. That shapes how we work — carefully, without rushing, and with a record that is accurate enough to be useful to your GP or a specialist if you ever need it.

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  • Unhurried appointments

    Time for the full work-up, plus the questions you forgot to ask.

  • Modern equipment

    Digital refraction and intraocular pressure measured as standard.

  • Clear explanations

    You leave knowing what was found and what to do about it.

  • Easy to fit around you

    Online booking, and you can move your own appointment in seconds.

What we do

Care that looks at the whole picture.

From a first eye test to your annual check-up, and from a single pair of glasses to a first contact-lens fitting.

Comprehensive eye exams

A full assessment of your vision and eye health — refraction, eye pressure, and a look at the retina and front of the eye. Referral to a specialist if something needs it.

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Prescriptions & lens advice

We explain what your prescription actually means, then recommend the lens type that suits how you really use your eyes — not just what fits the numbers.

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Frames & eyewear

An on-site dispensary with a range of frames, from plain everyday pairs to something with a bit more character. Fitted and adjusted in person.

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Contact lenses

Fitted and taught properly, including hygiene and safe handling. We would rather talk you out of lenses if they are not the right call for you.

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Kids eye care

Vision and eye health checks for children, with a calm, patient approach and clear advice for parents on screens, reading and squinting.

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Repairs & adjustments

Bring us your existing frames. We can tighten, realign, and adjust the nose and temple pieces so they sit properly again.

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How it works

Four steps, no surprises.

  1. Book online

    Pick a date and what you need. We email you a reference straight away.

  2. Your examination

    A full eye test and health check, usually 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. Your results

    We explain the findings and agree a prescription or next step with you.

  4. Collection & follow-up

    Fitted, adjusted, and checked again if anything feels off.

Eyewear

Frames worth wearing every day.

We keep a deliberately edited selection rather than an overwhelming wall of choice. Every pair in the dispensary has been tried on, measured, and adjusted by us — so what you pick is something we would wear ourselves.

  • Single vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses
  • Anti-reflective, blue-light and photochromic options
  • Children’s frames with impact-resistant lenses
  • Fitted in practice — measurements, alignment, comfort
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Measured, fitted, adjusted in practice

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Let’s get you seen.

Choose a date and we’ll confirm by email or phone. New patients and returning patients are both welcome.

Confirmation emailed within minutes

Exams take 30–45 minutes

Bring your current glasses and any medical letter

Weekdays only. We’re open 08:30–16:30.
Longer appointments need an earlier start time.

You’re on the calendar

We’ve emailed your confirmation. Keep this reference handy — you’ll need it to check or move your appointment.

Your reference

Legal

Terms & Conditions

Last updated 1 September 2026

1. About these terms

These terms govern your use of the Sight Savers website and our online booking service, and the treatment you receive at the practice. By booking an appointment or attending the practice you accept them.

2. Appointments

  • An online booking is a request, not a confirmed appointment. You receive a reference number immediately and a confirmation by email once the practice has accepted the slot.
  • Please arrive five minutes early. If you are running more than fifteen minutes late we may ask you to rebook, because a late arrival shortens the next patient’s examination.
  • You can move or cancel an appointment using your reference number and the email address you booked with. Cancellations with at least 24 hours’ notice let us offer the slot to someone else.

3. Fees and payment

  • Fees are confirmed before any examination or supply begins.
  • The person responsible for the account is liable for payment, even where a third party arranged the appointment.
  • Medical aid claims are submitted to the scheme, but the patient remains responsible for any amount the scheme does not pay, including co-payments, non-covered benefits and services not claimed.
  • Payment is due in full on collection of eyewear unless agreed otherwise in writing.

4. Clinical care

  • An optometrist’s assessment is a clinical opinion, not a guarantee of a particular result. Prescriptions may change after dilation or after a second examination.
  • Contact lenses are supplied only after an assessment and fitting, and require the wear, care and aftercare schedule given to you. Supply does not transfer any duty of care to the practice.
  • We will refer you to an ophthalmologist or general practitioner where a finding falls outside the scope of optometric practice. Referral is made in your interest, and any related cost is yours.

5. Your responsibilities

  • Give accurate information about your health, medications and contact details.
  • Tell us about any change in your vision, health or medication since your last visit.
  • Attend with a current prescription or last-known details where you have them.

6. Website and online booking

  • Appointment slots are released in booking order and are subject to confirmation.
  • We may decline or cancel a booking where the details supplied are incomplete or cannot be verified.
  • We aim to keep the site available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, and we are not liable for loss arising from a booking made but not completed because of a technical failure.

7. Intellectual property

The content, layout, logo and illustrations on this site belong to the practice and may not be reproduced for commercial use without written permission. Clinical records remain the property of the practice and are released to you or another practitioner on request, subject to POPIA.

8. Liability

The practice is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of income or opportunity. Nothing in these terms limits any right you have under South African consumer protection law, or any duty of care owed to you as a patient.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate South African court.

10. Changes

These terms may be updated. The version published on this page is the version that applies to your visit, and the date above shows when it last changed.

Legal

Privacy & POPIA

Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 · last updated 1 September 2026

Who is responsible

Sight Savers Optometrist is the responsible party for the personal information held about you. We process that information in line with POPIA, the National Health Act and our professional obligations to the HPCSA.

What we collect

  • Personal: name, date of birth, occupation, home language and marital status.
  • Contact: telephone numbers, email address and residential and postal addresses.
  • Financial: who is responsible for your account, and your medical aid scheme, plan and membership details.
  • Emergency: your next of kin and their contact details.
  • Referral: the GP or practice that referred you.
  • Clinical: allergies, medical history, examination findings, prescriptions and notes.

Why we hold it

To provide you with an eye examination, to issue and verify eyewear and contact lens prescriptions, to claim from your medical aid, to process your account, and to meet our record-keeping duties. Clinical records are also the legal record of your care, which is why we keep them even after you stop attending.

Who we share it with

  • Your medical aid scheme, to submit and reconcile claims.
  • Our suppliers, where an order cannot be completed without it, such as laboratory lens processing.
  • A referring practitioner, or a specialist, where your care requires it.
  • Service providers who host our systems, under contract and only to the extent needed to operate them.

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it for marketing. Where information leaves South Africa, we require an equivalent level of protection.

How we protect it

  • Access to your record is limited to the staff who need it, and every read of a clinical record by an administrator is logged.
  • Identifiers such as your ID number and medical aid membership number are never written to audit logs, and clinical detail is never included in appointment listings.
  • Patients are archived rather than deleted, so clinical history is preserved. Records are retained for the period required by law and then disposed of securely.

Your rights

  • Ask what personal information we hold about you, and get a copy of it.
  • Ask us to correct information that is wrong or incomplete.
  • Object to, or ask us to stop, processing that you have not consented to, except where we are required by law to keep it.
  • Ask for information to be deleted, where the law does not require us to keep it.

We answer requests within the period POPIA allows. We may refuse or limit a request where the law permits, for example where disclosure would harm another person or interfere with a clinical record.

Cookies and online booking

The booking form keeps your details only in your browser while the page is open. We do not store a completed booking in your browser, and clearing the form is a deliberate choice so that the next visitor cannot see your details. No advertising or cross-site tracking cookies are set.

Security and breaches

We apply technical and organisational measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. If a breach occurs that is likely to harm you, we will notify you and the Information Regulator as the Act requires.

Contact

For any privacy request or complaint, contact the practice on 060 988 9806 or sightsaverz@outlook.com. If you are not satisfied with our response you may complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa.

Plans changed?

Check your appointment status or move it to a new date. You’ll need your reference and the email you booked with.

Common questions

Before you come in.

How much does an eye test cost?

Our eye examination fee depends on the type of consultation and your individual needs. Contact us on 060 988 9806 for our current pricing and to confirm whether your medical aid covers the consultation.

Do you accept medical aid?

We work with most major South African medical schemes. Bring your medical aid card and ID so we can verify your benefits before your appointment. Your cover depends on your specific plan and available optical benefits.

How long does an eye examination take?

Allow approximately 30 to 45 minutes for a comprehensive eye examination. Your appointment may take longer if additional testing or assessments are required.

What should I bring to my appointment?
  • Your ID document, especially if you're a new patient.
  • Your medical aid or medical scheme card, if applicable.
  • Your existing spectacles or contact lenses, if applicable.
  • Your current prescription, if you have a copy.
  • Any referral letter from your GP or specialist, if applicable.
  • A list of any medications you currently take.
  • For a child, the child's identification/details and a parent or guardian, where required.
Do you see children?

Yes. We provide eye care for children. When booking, select the appropriate children's eye-care service and provide the child's details. A parent or guardian should accompany the child where required.

How often should I have my eyes tested?

The recommended frequency depends on your age, eye health, medical history, vision needs and whether you wear spectacles or contact lenses. We can recommend an appropriate follow-up schedule after your examination.

Can I reschedule or cancel my appointment?

Yes. Use the “Plans changed?” form above with your booking reference and the email address used when booking. If your appointment has already been completed or cancelled, please call us on 060 988 9806 for assistance.

How long does it take to get my new glasses?

The turnaround time depends on your prescription, frame, lenses and any lens options selected. We will give you an estimated collection date when your order is placed.

Contact

Come and see us.

We are on the ground floor of Medicare Private Hospital in Rustenburg, with parking available on site.

Address
Medicare Private Hospital
Rustenburg, South Africa
Phone
060 988 9806
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 08:30–16:30
Saturday: 09:00 -12:00 · Sunday: closed
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