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Our Specialists

Our team of ophthalmologists brings decades of experience across a range of specialities, from cataract and retinal surgery to glaucoma, paediatrics, and oculoplastics.

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Our Specialists

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Dr Barry Payne

Practices general ophthalmology with a special interest in cataract and refractive surgery. Trained at Wits and in practice since 2011. Outside the clinic, he enjoys canoeing, cycling, and travel.
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Dr Brian Van Onselen

Practices general ophthalmology with special interests in oculoplastic, orbital, and refractive surgery. Founding member and current president of the South African Oculoplastic Society. He also has a keen interest in golf and tennis.
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Dr JC Naran

Practices general ophthalmology with a focus on cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and medical retinal diseases. She is passionate about reducing preventable blindness and providing patient-centred care.
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Dr Johann Lamprecht

Specialises in cataract and lens replacement surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma procedures, and retinal repairs. Actively involved in young ophthalmologist development and enjoys exploring the academic side of his field.
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Dr Mark Deist

Specialist in laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, and refractive cataract surgery. A founder of Sandhurst Eye Centre and a pioneer in advanced keratoconus and femtosecond laser techniques in South Africa.
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Dr Peter Van Lingen

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Focuses on cataract surgery, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. Awarded the Justin van Selm medal for excellence. Practices from Sandhurst and the Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
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Dr Phil Peirce

Specialises in microincision cataract and oculoplastic surgery. A founder of both Sandhurst Eye Centre and the SA Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons. Also the only South African member of ASOPRS.
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Dr Pierre Vercueil

Offers comprehensive eye care with interests in cataracts, retinal surgery, paediatrics, and oculoplastics. He has been in private practice since 2004, and also enjoys hiking, birding, horseback riding.

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Dr Taryn Fletcher

Specialises in microincision cataract surgery, glaucoma, and medical retinal disease. She has been in private practice since 2014 and is surgically based at Sandhurst Eye Centre.

Our Doctors

dr-payne
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Dr Barry Payne

Practices general ophthalmology with a special interest in cataract and refractive surgery. Trained at Wits and in practice since 2011. Outside the clinic, he enjoys canoeing, cycling, and travel.
dr-van-onselen
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Dr Brian Van Onselen

Practices general ophthalmology with special interests in oculoplastic, orbital, and refractive surgery. Founding member and current president of the South African Oculoplastic Society. He also has a keen interest in golf and tennis.
dr-naran
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Dr JC Naran

Practices general ophthalmology with a focus on cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and medical retinal diseases. She is passionate about reducing preventable blindness and providing patient-centred care.
dr-van-lingen
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Dr Peter van Lingen

Focuses on cataract surgery, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. Awarded the Justin van Selm medal for excellence. Practices from Sandhurst and the Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
dr-peirce
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Dr Phil Peirce

Specialises in microincision cataract and oculoplastic surgery. A founder of both Sandhurst Eye Centre and the SA Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons. Also the only South African member of ASOPRS.
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Dr Johann Lamprecht

Specialises in cataract and lens replacement surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma procedures, and retinal repairs. Actively involved in young ophthalmologist development and enjoys exploring the academic side of his field.
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Dr Mark Deist

Specialist in laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, and refractive cataract surgery. A founder of Sandhurst Eye Centre and a pioneer in advanced keratoconus and femtosecond laser techniques in South Africa.
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Dr Pierre Vercueil

Offers comprehensive eye care with interests in cataracts, retinal surgery, paediatrics, and oculoplastics. He is been in private practice since 2004, and also hiking, birding, horseback riding.

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Dr Taryn Fletcher

Specialises in microincision cataract surgery, glaucoma, and medical retinal disease. She has been in private practice since 2014 and is surgically based at Sandhurst Eye Centre.

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