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Is It Extra Skin or a Droopy Eyelid? Why the Difference Matters
Is it extra skin or a droopy eyelid? Learn what causes ptosis, how it affects your vision, what your consultation involves and how recovery works.

Dr Mpopi Lenake
Oct 26 min read


Reflections from the AOC Congress 2026: African Ophthalmology Is Building Its Own Future
Reflections from the AOC Congress in Cape Town on intra-African collaboration, intergenerational mentorship, and why African ophthalmology is increasingly building and teaching its own future.

Dr Mpopi Lenake
Aug 213 min read


Understanding Cataracts: What they are, how they are treated, and what to expect
If you've been told you have a cataract, or simply noticed glare or gradual blurring, it's natural to feel uncertain. Dr Mpopi Lenake explains what cataracts are, why they develop, and what diagnosis, surgery and recovery really involve, so you can arrive at your consultation informed rather than anxious.

Dr Mpopi Lenake
Jun 287 min read
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