Retinal Specialist Ophthalmologist in Umhlanga
Providing Advanced Eye Care with Specialist Expertise
At Dr Anele Yako – Retinal Specialist Ophthalmologist, we are dedicated to providing advanced, personalised, and compassionate eye care for patients with retinal and complex eye conditions. Based in Umhlanga, Durban, our practice focuses on delivering expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care to help patients protect and maintain their vision.
As a trusted ophthalmologist in Umhlanga, Dr Anele Yako provides specialised care using modern ophthalmic techniques and evidence-based treatment approaches. Our goal is to ensure every patient receives professional guidance, accurate diagnosis, and a treatment plan designed around their individual eye health needs.


Dr Anele Yako is a Fellowship-Trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Ophthalmologist in private practice in Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. He has a wealth of skills and knowledge in ophthalmology in general and a subspecialty in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr Yako provides vitreoretinal services, retinal services, and cataract services to the community he serves. He is very diligent in his work and ensures that all patient expectations and experiences are met to the best of his and his team's ability.
Our Vision
To provide world-class retinal and ophthalmologic care for the community that he serves and ensure that each patient experience is exceptional.
Our Mission
- To ensure that retinal interventions are up-to-date and are applied appropriately per the latest guidelines.
- To combat the prevalence of retinal disease in the community and raise awareness of such.
- To engage in retinal and ophthalmic care programs for the betterment of patients and the community.
- To ensure continued retinal and ophthalmic care through collaborations with stakeholders and patients
