Dr. Janak Shah was a recipient of the International Agency for Preventing Blindness (IAPB) 2016 Eye Health Hero Award. In addition to other prestigious awards he has received, the agency recognized him for the extraordinary work he has done in preventing blindness worldwide.
Dr. Preeti Shah was a recipient of the SEE INTERNATIONAL USA Award FOR 100 Humanitarian Missions 2019. Dr Preeti has participated in Surgical Missions across 5 continents over the last 20 years and reached out to more than 6000 Humanitarian Surgeries.
https://www.seeintl.org/humanitarian-leaders/A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. This condition leads to a decrease in vision quality and can affect one or both eyes. Cataracts develop slowly and can eventually interfere with daily activities such as reading or driving.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, crucial for good vision. This damage is often linked to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye, which can lead to irreversible vision loss if not managed effectively.
Oculoplastics, also known as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, is a specialized field within ophthalmology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit (eye socket), and adjacent facial areas.
Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology focusing on the eye health and vision care of children from infancy through adolescence. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions unique to young patients, ensuring proper visual development and addressing vision-related issues that can affect learning and quality of life.