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Invitation
DEAR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, POTENTIAL GUESTS FROM AFAR, OPHTHALMIC COMMUNITY AND TRADE REPRESENTATIVES.
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the OSSA Congress in Cape Town South Africa from 10 -13 March 2027.
The academic programme remains the main focus of the congress with renowned international and local speakers. The masterclasses, lunch time symposia, auxiliary programmes, motivational speaker and trade exhibition give further substance to the colourful matrix of the congress.
The social gatherings need no elaboration and speak for itself. From the foot of Table Mountain, OSSA Congress 2027 is calling!
Looking forward to host you!
“If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light”.
Sincerely
Dr Johann Eloff
Congress Chair, Central Region of OSSA
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Important dates
| Deadline for submission of abstracts: |
28 August 2026 |
| Acceptance of abstracts: |
18 September 2026 |
| Online registration open: | August 2026 |
| Programme on congress website: | 2 October 2026 |
| Deadline for early bird registrations: | 6 November 2026 |
| Block bookings expire at hotels: | 29 January 2027 |
Venue
OSSA 2027 will take place at the Cape Town International, Convention Centre.
With its breath-taking scenery, immense cultural and natural heritage, and world-class conferencing and hotel facilities, Cape Town is one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. Known as the Mother City, this busy cosmopolitan hub, located in the Western Cape, is becoming increasingly celebrated on the conference and convention scene, both locally and internationally.
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is in the heart of the city. The convention centre has it all: it is accessible and highly accommodating and provides flexible facilities that will meet the needs of delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.
Enquiries
Organisational & administrative aspects
Exhibitions & sponsorships
R K Communication
Rhyno Kriek General
Heyns du Preez Sponsorships & exhibitions
Sonja Bührmann Registration
Hilda Bouwer Speakers & administration
Tel.: Domestic calls: 051 436 7733
International calls: + 27 51 436 7733
OSSA matters & membership
Please click here to apply for OSSA membership.
National secretariat
Sharon Beeming
Tel: 012 347 0048
E-mail: ossacongress@rkcommunication.co.za
Website: www.ossa.co.za
Postal address:
Turners House
38 Jonsson Lane
Durban
4000
Academic committee
Only enquiries relating to the contents of the different academic programmes
Congress Chair
Dr Johann Eloff
Tel: 083 715 8682
E-mail: jz.eyec@icloud.com
Ophthalmology Programme
Prof Wayne Marais
Tel: 083 452 4081
E-mail: wjmicu@gmail.com
Dr Chris Gouws
Tel: 083 450 5438
E-mail: chrisgouws@shisas.com
Dr Lynette Venter
Tel: 082 490 6736
E-mail: dr@lyneye.co.za
Dr Jaco Maartens
Tel: 082 573 8880
E-mail: jacomaartens@icloud.com
Allied Health Programme
Dr Schabort De Jager
Tel: 082 463 9983
E-mail: pjsdejager@gmail.com
Dr Dawie Botes
Tel: 083 295 1307
E-mail: dhbotes@live.com
Managers & Administrators Programme
Mr Anthonie Du Plessis
Tel: 083 309 1928
E-mail: manager@bloemeye.co.za
Additional Members
Dr Cobus Du Plessis
Tel:
E-mail: cdpeye@gmail.com
Dr Gerhard Kamffer
Tel: 082 530 5681
E-mail: gkamffer@yahoo.com
EXCO Representative
Dr Jaco Maartens
Tel: 082 573 8880
E-mail: jacomaartens@icloud.com
SASPOS PROGRAMME
Dr Helga Abrahamse-Pillay
Tel: 082 377 9832
E-mail: helga@sun.ac.za
YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Dr Ismail Makda
Tel: 011 033 1380
E-mail: ismailmakda@melroseeye.co.za