About the group
Experienced, approachable optometrists looking after vision in The Bay
BAYEYEQ is an optometry group in Kabega Park, Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. We combine decades of clinical experience with a genuine interest in each person's sight — taking the time to listen, explain, and care for your vision in a way that fits your life.
A group built on personal care
Good eye care is rarely one-size-fits-all. The way you use your eyes at work, at home and at play, your health history, and your personal concerns all shape what good care looks like for you. At BAYEYEQ we start by understanding those things before recommending anything.
Our team shares particular interests in contact lenses, myopia control and the way the eyes work together, and we see both adults and children. We are also involved in mentoring and training new optometrists — helping develop careful, considered practitioners who will look after patients well into the future.
Where a concern falls outside the scope of optometric care, we work closely with ophthalmologists to support appropriate referral and ongoing management. The result is connected care: thorough within our group, and well-coordinated when specialist input is needed.
Personalised
Care shaped around your eyes and your life, not a template.
Mentoring
Training new optometrists and sharing experience across the profession.
Collaborative
Working with ophthalmologists to support appropriate specialist care.
Meet the optometrists
Three practitioners, one shared passion for vision
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.
Particular interests
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.
Particular interests
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.
Particular interests
Mentoring and collaboration
Beyond caring for patients, the BAYEYEQ team is involved in mentoring and training new optometrists. Sharing experience with the next generation keeps our own group sharp and helps grow a profession that serves patients well.
We also work closely with ophthalmologists where appropriate. When a concern needs specialist input, we help arrange referral and continue to support your eye health alongside any specialist care — so nothing falls through the gaps.
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.