Pune’s Dr. Vardhaman Kankariya Receives Prestigeous Global Refractive Surgery Fellowship

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Pune: It is a landmark achievement, as Dr. Vardhaman Kankariya of Asian Eye Hospital, Pune, has received the prestigeous Global Refractive Surgery Fellowship from the ‘World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (UK). Dr. Kankariya is the only fellow recognised from Maharashtra and one of the five selected Indian refractive surgeons in the country for such recognition for his lifetime contributions to refractive surgery.

This prestigious award is nominated by Prof. Arthur Cummings, UK, and the board of the WCRSVS, for Dr. Kankariya’s groundbreaking research and clinical developments in refractive surgery that have been acknowledged as having an impact on the global arena. Refractive Sirgery is specialty of spectacle Removal and vision correction procedures.

With this achievement, Dr. Kankariya becomes a member of the first-ever class of Refractive Surgeons and earned Board Certification in Refractive Surgery, as well as formal recognition as a Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences. The WCRSVS was formed as a Specialty Board to elevate refractive surgery as a distinct specialty, making this achievement even more meaningful. Dr Vardhaman Kankariya is considered a international pioneer in refractive surgery and has published more than 50 international research papers in prestigeous journals. He has been bestowed with numerous international awards and recognitions in the past. He holds Limca Book of World Record in lasik surgeries.

Thanking everyone, Dr. Kankariya said: “It is a huge honor to be among all the international awardees. It motivates me to carry on with further excellence in refractive surgery and providing better outcomes for patients. I thank my colleagues, patients, and well-wishers for their whole-hearted support.”

Dr. Vardhaman Kankariya’s achievement is remarkable, because it reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence, positioning Asian Eye Hospital as one of the leading ophthalmology centers.