Dr. Cyres K. Mehta receives the prestigious “Leading Eye Surgeon of India” award from Shri Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra and Smt. Poonam Mahajan, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Mumbai, 15th January 2024 (GNI): Dr. Cyres K. Mehta, a leading eye surgeon in Mumbai, receives the prestigious “Leading Eye Surgeon of India” award from Shri Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, and Smt. Poonam Mahajan, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, marking a new pinnacle in his illustrious career. This accolade underscores his exceptional contributions to advancing eye care, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Expressing his excitement about the award, Dr. Cyres K. Mehta states, “Receiving the ‘Leading Eye Surgeon of India’ award is a tremendous honour. It not only recognizes my dedication to advancing eye care but also highlights the collective efforts of our team at the International Eye Centre.”
Regarded as one of the most celebrated eye surgeons in India, Dr. Cyres K. Mehta’s journey is characterised by a commitment to innovation and surgical excellence. His journey into advanced ophthalmic procedures began in the year 2000–2001, under the mentorship of a pioneering American surgeon, Dr. Howard Fine, the President of the American Society of Cataract Surgeons. This transformative experience equipped him with expertise in laser cataract and Refractive surgery, setting the stage for a career marked by pioneering surgical techniques.
Dr. Mehta’s diverse range of advanced procedures includes Robotic Laser Cataract Surgery, Trifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Lens Implantation, Canaloplasty Glaucoma Surgery, and SMILE Robotic Refractive Surgery for number correction. This comprehensive skill set positions him at the forefront of cutting-edge eye care.
Having undergone international training in Germany and California under world-renowned experts in eye surgery, Dr. Mehta returned to India in 2002. Subsequently, he founded the International Eye Centre, where he continues to provide state-of-the-art eye care services. Patients from over 20 countries seek his expertise, a testament to the international acclaim he has garnered.
In addition to his surgical achievements, Dr. Cyres K. Mehta recently launched two books, further solidifying his impact on advancing eye care and sharing his wealth of knowledge with the broader community. The first of these books, titled “The Sight Guide,” is a comprehensive compilation for patients covering a spectrum of common eye diseases, providing readers with a deep understanding of these conditions and the ground-breaking modern technologies employed in their treatment. The second book, “CYRES: The Education of an Ophthalmologist,” is an intimate biography that chronicles Dr. Cyres K. Mehta’s life. The books are available for purchase on Amazon and other platforms.
Interestingly, among the 25 or so national and international awards, this is the third time he has been honoured as the “Leading Eye Surgeon of India.” The first was by Union Minister Smt. Smriti Irani, and after that by Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bharat Koshiyari ji and the health minister of Maharashtra Shri Rajesh Tope.ends GNI
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