Dr. Dhurjati Prasad Ray is a highly respected ophthalmic consultant and a renowned surgeon with extensive expertise in cataract and refractive surgeries. With a stellar career spanning decades, he has earned a reputation for his surgical precision, dedication to patient care, and leadership in community eye health initiatives.

Dr. Ray embarked on his medical journey with an MBBS degree from Bankura Sammilani Medical College in West Bengal. Driven by his passion for ophthalmology, he pursued postgraduate studies in the field at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) in Manipal, Karnataka. His pursuit of excellence led him to serve as a Senior Registrar in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, where he further honed his clinical skills and surgical expertise over two years.

Recognizing the importance of advanced training in modern surgical techniques, Dr. Ray underwent specialized training in phacoemulsification at the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad, one of India’s premier eye care institutions. He further refined his expertise in advanced phaco techniques at Chandraprabha Eye Hospital in Jorhat, solidifying his status as an expert in the field. Over the course of his career, he has successfully performed more than 30,000 cataract surgeries, restoring vision to thousands of patients. His proficiency extends to cataract surgeries, refractive procedures, and the management of complex ocular trauma cases, making him one of the most versatile and skilled ophthalmic surgeons in the region.

Beyond his clinical acumen, Dr. Ray has been instrumental in driving community eye health initiatives. Under his visionary leadership, his hospital was honored with the prestigious “National Award” in 2005 for outstanding contributions to community eye care services. His commitment to eradicating preventable blindness and making quality eye care accessible to underprivileged populations has been widely recognized.

Dr. Ray’s leadership extends beyond the hospital walls. As a District Governor of Lions Clubs International-322F, he played a pioneering role in launching and spearheading two landmark initiatives—Campaign Sight First I and Campaign Sight First II. These campaigns aimed to combat blindness on a large scale through awareness programs, eye screening camps, and surgical interventions, significantly improving eye care accessibility for underserved communities.

With his vast surgical experience, dedication to service, and leadership in community-driven eye care initiatives, Dr. Dhurjati Prasad Ray continues to make a profound impact in the field of ophthalmology. His unwavering commitment to restoring vision and improving eye health exemplifies his role as a beacon of hope for countless patients and a trailblazer in the medical community.