Ophthalmologist & Vision Correction Surgeon – Trusted Since 1993
MD, MBChB, MFamMed, BSc Hon, MMed (Ophth), FCS (Ophth), FCRS, FWCRSVS

Leading Ophthalmologist in South Africa | Laser & Cataract Surgery Specialist

Dr. Johann Krüger is a leading cataract surgeon based in Cape Town, with over 30 years of surgical experience in advanced laser eye surgery, cataract procedures, corneal transplants, refractive surgery, and glaucoma treatment.

Since founding his first clinic in 1993, Dr. Krüger has earned a reputation as a pioneer in refractive surgery in South Africa and a leader in patient-centred vision restoration.

Innovator in Eye Surgery and Vision Technology

Dr. Krüger was among the first ophthalmologists in South Africa to perform ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) procedures and to introduce Excimer laser eye surgery alongside Prof. Venter.

In 2016, he introduced IRPL (Intense Regulated Pulsed Light) therapy to South Africa – a revolutionary non-invasive treatment for chronic dry eye syndrome caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

He has also developed world-first surgical techniques, including:

• The first technique to treat recurrent epithelial ingrowth after LASIK (1996)

• The Custom Match® method for personalised laser vision correction (1997)

Founder of 3 Private Eye Hospitals in the Western Cape

Dr. Krüger is the founder and surgical director of three advanced ophthalmic centres in South Africa:

• Tygervalley Eye & Laser Centre – Bellville, Cape Town

• Waterfront Eye & Laser Hospital – Granger Bay Court, V&A Waterfront

• Paarl Eye & Laser Centre –  Medicentre Paarl

Each facility offers dedicated theatres, advanced diagnostic technology, and blade-free, patient-specific treatments.

Global Recognition & Academic Contributions

Dr. Krüger is a founding member of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences (WCRSVS) and co-founder of the International Society for Bilateral Simultaneous Cataract Surgery, an organisation that helped shift global surgical practice norms.

He has:

• Delivered over 500 international lectures and keynote presentations

• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and medical textbooks

• Received the Haab Lifetime Achievement Award in Winterthur, Switzerland

Academic & Clinical Background

• Medical Degree (MBChB): Stellenbosch University

• Internship: Universitas & Pelonomi Hospitals, Free State

• Residency & MMed (Ophthalmology): Stellenbosch University

• Fellowships: Casebeer Eye Institute (USA), WCRSVS

• Honorary Consultant: Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Stellenbosch University

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Krüger is a member of:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• Ophthalmology Society of South Africa (OSSA)

• South African Cataract & Refractive Surgery Society (SACRS)

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

• European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

• International Intraocular Implant Club

• Presbymania Society

• Ophthalmology Management Group

A Legacy of Restoring Sight

With an unwavering commitment to medical innovation, clinical precision, and ethical patient care, Dr. Johann Krüger has shaped the future of ophthalmology in South Africa and beyond. From developing new surgical methods to restoring sight in thousands of patients, his life’s work continues to transform lives – one eye at a time.