About SASON The South African Society for Ophthalmic Nurses (SASON) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in ophthalmic nursing practice, education, research, and leadership across South Africa.

Organisation Name: South African Society for Ophthalmic Nurses (SASON) 

NPO Registration Number: 334-396 - Country: South Africa.

Domain - sason.org.za

Leadership / Executive Committee

Mr Nare Frans Komape

Founder and National Chairperson, South African Society for Ophthalmic Nurses (SASON)

Mr Komape is a distinguished healthcare leader, public health advocate, and the Founder and National Chairperson of the South African Society for Ophthalmic Nurses (SASON). With over 16 years of dedicated service as a Professional Nurse, Mr Komape has built a multifaceted career that bridges clinical excellence, specialised nursing education, and high-level healthcare management.

As a leading voice in ophthalmic care, Mr Komape brings invaluable hands-on leadership to SASON. Their specialised expertise is grounded in two and a half years as an Ophthalmology Lecturer and two years serving as a Clinical Field Manager with the South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB). Through these roles, they have consistently championed advances in eye care standards, clinical training, and the professional development of ophthalmic nurses across the country.

Beyond ophthalmology, Mr Komape is a highly experienced administrator with 6 years' experience as an Assistant Manager. Currently serving at the national level as the Assistant Manager of Communicable Diseases for the Department of Correctional Services, they oversee critical health programs and disease management protocols in complex, high-density environments.

To further amplify their impact on population health and clinical outcomes, Mr Komape is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health, specialising in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). This advanced training in health data and epidemiological modelling informs their evidence-based approach to healthcare leadership.

Driven by a commitment to improving systemic healthcare, Mr Komape founded SASON to unify, represent, and empower ophthalmic nurses. Under their strategic guidance, SASON was formally established and registered on 05 May 2026, as a non-profit organisation dedicated to elevating the standard of ophthalmic nursing, fostering specialised education, and advocating for quality eye care in South Africa.

Career Highlights & Expertise

• Clinical Leadership: 16 years as a Professional Nurse with 5 years in Assistant Management roles.

• Ophthalmic Advocacy: 2 years as Clinical Field Manager at SANCB and 2 years as an Ophthalmology Nursing Science Lecturer.

• Public Health Strategy: National Assistant Manager for Communicable Diseases, Department of Correctional Services.

• Academic Pursuits: MPH Candidate (Epidemiology & Biostatistics), UKZN.