Top-class facility a first in province

THE state-of-the-art Eye and Laser Institute in Nelson Mandela Bay is a comprehensive eye care clinic.

The institute, established in May 1998, consists of six individual ophthalmic practices and is also home to the Eastern Cape’s first private day hospital – the Medical Forum Theatre – dedicated not only to ophthalmic surgery and procedures, but to other surgical disciplines as well.

With a long-standing history within the Nelson Mandela Bay area, the Medical Forum Theatre has always sought to be the foremost provider of short-stay surgical care in the Eastern Cape.

The Medical Forum Theatre is the only unattached day hospital in Port Elizabeth and is able to accommodate disciplines such as ophthalmology, ENT, maxillofacial, dental, urology, orthopaedics and minor general surgery.

The facility has three fully-equipped spacious theatres and is up to 45% more cost effective than general hospitals.

The hospital is value chain focused on efficiency, time-saving and quality nursing care, and ensures a less daunting experience for patients, who are discharged between three to four hours after their surgery, depending on the procedure.

The Medical Forum Theatre prides itself in its modern facilities, equipment and exceptional staff.

“We are committed to providing professional care for our patients in our state-of-the-art facility,” a spokesman said.