He is an eminent Eye surgeon and teacher, he is a leading name in ophthalmology and blindness control in India. His career graph marks the growth of eye-care in India.
His Pioneering role in introducing microsurgery, IOL implantation and Corneal transplantation are well known.
He has been instrumental in the implementation of the National Programme for the Control of Blindness, India and in formulating global strategies for the prevention of blindness under the World Health Organization - Geneva.