Brigadier Mishra gets Royal College Fellowship for contributions to ophthalmology
Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, a senior ophthalmologist with the Indian Army, was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in a ceremony in London. He is the only Indian and the first Armed Forces medical officer to receive the honour this year, following his earlier FRCS Ed award.
- ✓Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, a senior ophthalmologist with the Indian Army, was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in a ceremony in London.
- ✓The DGAFMS release noted that Mishra had previously been elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) on June 25.
- ✓He is the only Indian and the first Armed Forces medical officer to receive the honour this year, following his earlier FRCS Ed award.
Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, a leading eye surgeon at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), was formally conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) during a ceremony in London, according to a statement from the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The announcement, made on Sunday, highlighted that Mishra is the sole Indian recipient of the fellowship for the current year and the first ophthalmologist from the Armed Forces Medical Services to achieve this distinction.
The DGAFMS release noted that Mishra had previously been elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) on June 25. His team has organized multiple eye‑care camps across remote regions of India, delivering advanced surgical procedures to underserved populations. The London ceremony underscored the international recognition of his clinical work and leadership in ophthalmology.
Mishra’s appointment reflects the growing expertise within India’s military medical establishment and its contribution to civilian health outreach. By extending high‑quality eye care to isolated communities, his initiatives have directly benefited thousands of patients, while his fellowship elevates the profile of Indian ophthalmic practice on a global platform.
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| Issuing Authority | Hindustan Times India |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | HEALTH |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 13 September 2026 |