“At the age of 80, I continue to operate, examine and research for 10 hours, every day of the year"- Dr. Daljit Singh, the pioneering ophthalmologist. Recipient of Padma Shri and Dr. BC Roy Award, Dr. Daljit Singh passed away on 27 th December 2017. Being first to introduce intraocular lens implants in India, Dr. Singh revolutionized eye care treatment in India. Known for his humanity, Dr.
Singh had been running free OPD services for the underprivileged at his hospital for the past 32 years. Early Life And Education Dr. Daljit Singh was born on 11 October 1934 to Sahib Singh, who was a academic in the area of Sikh literature. Inspired from a family member who was a doctor, Dr. Daljit Singh thrived to be a doctor himself to contribute to society and serve humanity. After completing his MBBS, he performed a "house job" in ophthalmology and earned an ophthalmic diploma (DOMS). After…
