Dr. Cyres Mehta, the nation’s leading Ophthalmologist, reckoned globally for his genius and breakthroughs in the field of professional eye-care, was recently felicitated for ‘Excellence In The Field Of Ophthalmology’, by The ‘Zoroastrian Children’s Foundation’ (ZCF), on the 20th anniversary of their annual ‘Zoroastrian Children’s Day’ (popularly known as ZoChild Day), on 23rd November, 2024, at St. Mary’s School (ICSE) Auditorium, in Mumbai.

Globally renowned for his genius and skill in the field of eye-care, Dr. Cyres Mehta was honoured for his various outstanding achievements in , but especially his pioneering work in Robotic Cataract Surgery in India. He is keenly sought after by people across the country and overseas, for his unparalleled expertise in resolving even the most complicated cases of cataracts, laser vision correction and glaucoma surgeries. Not surprisingly, he received a thunderous, standing ovation from the audience, as he received the award.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Cyres Mehta shared, “I’m indeed honoured to receive this felicitation. What makes it that much more special is that it’s a community recognition, which celebrates my dedication to advancing eye care and highlights the collective efforts of our team at the International Eye Centre. We shoulder our responsibility as being at the forefront of cutting-edge eye-care technology as our utmost priority, and will continue endeavouring to bring greater pride to our nation and our community.”

ZCF is a registered public charitable trust which primarily aims at creating a well-informed and enlightened cadre of Zoroastrian children, via numerous programs and projects for children across academics, arts, crafts, dance, sports, voluntary service etc. It celebrates ‘Zo Child Day’ as its flagship event, celebrating the achievement of Zoroastrian children, in addition to also providing scholarships, training and opportunities for the less privileged.

Hailed as the ‘International Hero Of Indian Ophthalmology’, Dr. Cyres Mehta is the Founder and Chief Surgeon of ‘Dr. Cyres Mehta’s International Eye Centre’, located in Colaba, Mumbai, which is equipped with the world’s leading, state-of-the-art eye equipment, and has been providing world class services and procedures to patients from across 20 countries, including Robotic Laser Cataract Surgery, Trifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Lens Implantation, Canaloplasty Glaucoma Surgery, and SMILE Robotic Refractive Surgery for number correction, etc.

The dynamic Dr. Cyres Mehta is known for his eclectic accomplishments, in addition to being reckoned as India’s trailblazing Ophthalmologist. He has authored of two books, is a talented pianist and a bike connoisseur. There’s more! He recently claimed top spot at the All-India Open Shooting Championships (August 2024) organised by the National Rifle association of India, and just last month completed the gruelling ‘Ironman 70.3 Goa’, an endurance sports triathlon, organized by the international franchise – World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), known for conducting the world’s toughest races!

The recipient of over 35 global and national awards, he has been honored multiple times as ‘India’s Leading Eye Surgeon’, by the GoI. Doing the community and the nation tremendously proud of his superlative achievements, Dr. Cyres Mehta’s legacy is celebrated for its path-breaking advancements in eye-care, across India and worldwide, delivering great strides in the treatment of some of the most complicated eye diseases.