Dr. Mpopi Lenake is a highly respected ophthalmologist (eye specialist) with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery, focusing on the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit (eye socket) in both adults and children.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!She holds an MBChB from Stellenbosch University, as well as FCOphth (SA) and MMed Ophth (UCT) qualifications. In 2015, she completed advanced subspecialist training in oculoplastic surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, further strengthening her expertise in this highly specialised field.
Dr. Lenake has been recognised for her academic excellence throughout her career. She was awarded the prestigious Justin Van Selm Medal, presented to outstanding candidates in the Fellowship Examination of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa, and also passed her MMed degree with distinction from the University of Cape Town.
Her clinical work spans a broad range of ophthalmic and oculoplastic conditions, including disorders of the eyelids, tear drainage system, orbital disease, and skin cancers affecting the eye region.
A recognised leader in her field, Dr. Lenake is the former President of the South African Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons (SASOPS), a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and a founding member of Women in Ophthalmology South Africa (WOSA).
In addition to her clinical practice, she remains deeply committed to research, education, and mentorship. She has published in leading ophthalmology journals and holds a sessional post at Groote Schuur Hospital, where she contributes to specialist training and the development of future ophthalmologists.
