Personalised eye care for clearer everyday living.
BAYEYEQ is an optometry group in Kabega Park, serving Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha and surrounding communities. We take the time to understand your vision and eye health, and to care for it with experience, warmth and genuine interest in each person who walks through our door.
Welcome to BAYEYEQ
Experienced, approachable eye care in the heart of Kabega Park
At BAYEYEQ we believe good eye care is personal. That means listening to your concerns, explaining what we find in plain language, and building a plan that fits your life — whether you need a routine examination, help with contact lenses, or ongoing management of a condition.
Our team brings decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for helping people in The Bay look after their vision. We mentor new optometrists and work closely with ophthalmologists where appropriate, so our patients benefit from connected, considered care.
Why people choose BAYEYEQ
- Personalised care that takes the time you need
- An experienced team with a passion for teaching
- Collaboration with ophthalmologists where appropriate
- Honest advice and realistic expectations
Our services
Eye care for every stage of life
From comprehensive examinations to specialty contact lenses and myopia management, we offer a full range of optometric services under one roof.
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Thorough assessments of your vision and overall eye health.
Learn moreOcular Diagnostic Services
Further assessment to understand eye health and next steps.
Learn moreContact Lens Services
Suitability, fitting and ongoing care for contact lenses.
Learn moreSpectacle Services
Prescriptions, frames and lenses matched to your daily life.
Learn moreProgressive Myopia Management
Monitoring and managing short-sightedness, including in children.
Learn moreBinocular Vision and Functional Vision Services
How your eyes work together and visual comfort.
Learn moreMeet the team
Optometrists who care about your sight
Three experienced optometrists with shared interests in contact lenses, myopia control and the comfort of how your eyes work together.
Arnold van der Wat
Optometrist & Group Owner
B.Optom (RAU / University of Johannesburg, 1993)
Arnold qualified with a B.Optom from Rand Afrikaans University — now the University of Johannesburg — in 1993. Over decades in practice he has built a particular interest in soft contact lenses, myopia control and challenging prescriptions, and the patients who need extra time and care to see well.
Charl van Zyl
Optometrist
B.Optom (University of the Free State, 2008)
Charl completed his B.Optom at the University of the Free State in 2008. He has worked in clinical practice and lectures at universities by invitation. His particular interests include binocular vision, myopia control, and specialty contact lenses including orthokeratology and scleral lenses, as well as ocular pathology.
Carike Alberts
Optometrist
B.Optom (University of the Free State)
Carike completed her B.Optom at the University of the Free State and has been part of the Execuspecs team since 2019. Her particular interests include contact lenses, myopia control and ocular pathology.
Our approach
Personalised care, connected with specialists when it matters
Every person's eyes and circumstances are different. We take the time to understand yours, explain our findings clearly, and recommend care that genuinely fits — never more than you need, and never less.
Where a concern falls outside optometric care, we work closely with ophthalmologists to support appropriate referral and ongoing management. Our team is also involved in mentoring and training new optometrists, helping grow careful, considered practitioners for the future.
Personalised
Care shaped around your eyes and your life.
Connected
Collaboration with ophthalmologists where appropriate.
Mentoring
Training the next generation of optometrists.
Honest
Clear advice and realistic expectations.
Visit us
Find us in Kabega Park
We're located in Metlife Mall on Kabega Road, with easy access and parking. Patients are welcome from across Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha and surrounding areas.
Address
Shop 22, Metlife Mall
Kabega Road, Kabega Park
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
6025, South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Ready to look after your vision?
Book a consultation at our Kabega Park group. We'll confirm your preferred time and help you take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable sight.