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Ophthalmologist

Noshir M. Shroff

Born 23 August 1951 · verify

Pioneered intraocular lens implantation surgery in India.

Noshir Minoo Shroff is an Indian ophthalmologist notable for pioneering intraocular lens implantation surgery in India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2010 by the Indian government for his services to medicine.

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Shroff’s drip-controlling device for immersion A-scan biometry is used to improve intraocular lens power accuracy, a technical innovation still referenced in cataract surgery today.

The Story

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🌟 In 1982, at Shroff Eye Centre in New Delhi, Noshir M. Shroff performed one of India’s early intraocular lens implantation surgeries, setting a new standard for cataract treatment in the country.
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By 1992, Shroff introduced phacoemulsification cataract surgery — a microincision sutureless technique — revolutionizing how cataracts were treated by reducing recovery time and infection risks.
3Shroff’s family legacy began in 1914 when his grandfather, S. P. Shroff, founded Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, which became a beacon for affordable eye care in northern India.
4⚙️ Over four decades, Shroff performed more than 30,000 surgeries, personally refining instruments and surgical protocols, including a drip-controlling device for immersion A-scan biometry that improved lens power calculations.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Shri

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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In 1992, Shroff was among the first in India to launch phacoemulsification cataract surgery, a minimally invasive technique that drastically cut surgery time and post-operative complications.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital Founded
S. P. Shroff, Noshir's grandfather, established the hospital in New Delhi to provide affordable eye care.
1914
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Birth
Birth of Noshir M. Shroff
Born in New Delhi into a family with deep ophthalmology roots.
1951
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Education
Graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College
Completed MBBS focused on ophthalmology at University of Delhi.
1973
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Career
Joined Shroff Eye Centre
Started pioneering cataract and intraocular lens surgeries at family clinic.
1978
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Career
Performed early IOL Surgery in India
One of the first Indian ophthalmologists to implant intraocular lenses in cataract patients.
1982
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Career
Introduced Phacoemulsification Surgery
Launched microincision sutureless cataract surgery in India at Shroff Eye Centre.
1992
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received one of India's highest civilian honors for medical services.
2010
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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

Shroff’s grandfather founded Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in 1914, one of northern India’s earliest eye care institutions dedicated to serving the poor.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Shroff has performed over 30,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, a volume that few Indian ophthalmologists have matched.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

The Shroff Eye Centre training program was recognized by the National Board of Examinations, institutionalizing high standards in ophthalmology education.

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🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

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Hear Dr. Noshir Shroff talk about cataract surgery in detail.
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🌱 What changed because of them

Noshir M. Shroff transformed cataract surgery in India by introducing and refining intraocular lens implantation and phacoemulsification techniques, significantly improving surgical outcomes and patient recovery. His establishment of a National Board-recognized postgraduate training center helped proliferate advanced ophthalmic skills nationwide. Moreover, his charity hospital network extended eye care to underserved regions, changing the landscape of accessible ophthalmology in northern India.

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