09/08/2026
🌸 HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY 🌸
“I have finally become proud of being a woman and a surgeon.”
— Dr Karyn Butler
There is something powerful in these words.
For generations, women have often felt they had to choose, between strength and softness, ambition and family, leadership and compassion. But being a woman is not something to overcome in order to succeed.
It is part of our strength.
Today, we celebrate every woman who challenges expectations, opens doors for those who follow, and uses her strength to make a difference.
To the women who heal, lead, nurture and inspire - we see you, we celebrate you, and we honour you. 💙
Happy Women’s Day from Pretoria Eye Institute.