About L'Atelier

We are a proudly local and independent optometrist located in Cape Quarter, Cape Town.

L’Atelier Optometrist was founded on a simple belief:

Exceptional eye care should be personal.

In a world where healthcare often feels rushed and transactional, we take a different approach.

We believe that every patient deserves time, attention and recommendations that genuinely suit their visual needs.
At L’Atelier Optometrist, care is personal, considered, and led by experience from start to finish.

Combining advanced technology with a highly personalised experience, our goal is to help every patient achieve clear, comfortable vision and confidence in their eyewear.

Meet Our Optometrist

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Rizwana Wadvalla is an alumna of the former Rand Afrikaans University (now UJ), where she earned her degree in Optometry.

Throughout her career, she has remained committed to continual learning, embracing advances in diagnostic technology, lens design, and evidence-based clinical care.

At L’Atelier Optometrist, her goal is simple: to provide an experience that is thoughtful, unhurried, and tailored to each patient, where clinical experience, personal attention, and a passion for exceptional vision come together.

The L’Atelier difference - A more personal experience.

Trusted by patients for over 20 years. From personalised eyecare, advanced diagnostic technology and curated designer eyewear. 

We look forward to welcoming you to L’Atelier Optometrist. 

Book a personalised appointment and enjoy a more considered approach to eye care.

Why Patients Choose L'Atelier