Dr Magdel Putter
Ophthalmic Surgeon
Paarl Eye Centre
Tel: 021 871 1368
As an ophthalmic surgeon, one of the questions I am asked most often is: “Is the procedure safe?”
Patient safety is not one single step — it is a mindset that guides every decision I make before, during and after surgery.
For me, safe eye surgery starts with:
- Knowing my patient
A thorough assessment allows me to understand your eye, your general health and any factors that may influence your surgery. - Planning every detail
The right procedure, the right eye, the right measurements and the right surgical strategy are carefully confirmed during pre-operative planning. - Never compromising on sterility
Strict infection-control and sterile surgical protocols are essential. - Working as a team
Patient safety is a team effort. Clear communication and careful checks between the surgeon, nurses and anaesthetic team help ensure that everyone is working toward the same goal. - Using technology wisely
Modern diagnostic and surgical technology helps us improve accuracy and precision, but technology is only as valuable as the clinical judgement behind it. - Careful follow up after surgery
Surgical care does not end when you leave the operating theatre. Appropriate post-operative monitoring and follow-up are important parts of achieving a safe outcome.
Good eye surgery is not only about surgical skill. It is about preparation, precision, teamwork, vigilance and putting the patient first at every step.
Your vision is precious.
