Recipient of the Dr. A.D. Grover Memorial Oration Award (2011) from the Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society, India
Published numerous academic articles
Contributed to textbooks including 'Clinical Pathways in Glaucoma' and 'Textbook of Ocular Pharmacology'
Delivered scores of presentations at academic conferences
Education
M.D.: Punjab University, India (1968–1974)
Ophthalmology Internship: Clara Swain General Hospital and Christian Medical College, India (1974–1975)
Ophthalmology Residency: University of Ghent Eye Clinic, Belgium (1977); Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Sutton General Hospital, and Middlesex Hospital, England (1977–1981)
Glaucoma Fellowship: Ochsner Medical Center/LSU Eye Clinic, USA
MBA: University of Texas at Dallas
Ph.D. in Ocular Epidemiology: University of Leicester, England
Background
Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Specializes in glaucoma and cataract treatment
Emphasizes a holistic approach to glaucoma management, incorporating diet, lifestyle, and exercise
Provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods including OCT angiography (OCTA-A), ultrasound biomicroscopy, and micropulse laser trabeculoplasty (MLT)
Involved in developing a novel glaucoma shunt and smart contact lenses for intraocular pressure monitoring