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a focus on ophthalmology, Dr. Jan Talma has held several prominent positions in the field. He has served as the president of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA) and the South African Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (SASCRS). Dr. Talma is also a founding member and director of the South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF), the Ophthalmology Management Group (OMG), and the Right to Sight Trust, a charity organization delivering eye care to those in need, and the Pretoria Eye Institute RSA largest Eye Hospital. He served at SAMA on the Private Practice Committee (PPC Chairman), BOD and Health Policy Committee for years.
Dr. Talma has received numerous accolades for his exceptional contributions to ophthalmology and healthcare. Notably, he was awarded the prestigious D J Wood Lecture Award by the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa in 2000, the highest honor bestowed upon an ophthalmologist in the country and several others like RP Foundation, Heidelberg Chamber of Business.
As an active ophthalmologist, Dr. Talma has been involved in various research projects, including studies on orbital implants and clinical drug trials. He is a sought-after lecturer and has spoken at numerous local and international conferences, sharing his expertise on ophthalmology, medical politics, ethics, and medical economics.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jan Talma's dedication to advancing ophthalmology and his commitment to community involvement have made him a prominent figure in the healthcare landscape of South Africa and beyond.
