Parul Ichhpujani

With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 14 book chapters under his belt, Ichhpujani also serves as a reviewer of several journals and is Chief Editor of “Expert Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery”, and co-authored the book “Pearls in Glaucoma Management.” She currently oversees medical student education in ophthalmology, and her clinical practice focuses on management of glaucoma and cataract. Repeating the words of her mentor, she would say to her peers, “When we take care of a single patient we are taking care of a part of God. Every single patient is important. Secondly, there is no problem with making money, but the intent behind the action is what should guide us.”

A nominator said: “Ichhpujani is a bright and focused physician who is doing outstanding work in ophthalmic research and academics, especially in field of glaucoma. She displays a broad depth of knowledge in many areas and a keen intellectual curiosity, which takes her work to perfect fruition. Her demeanor and supervisory talent are exemplary, and she is an asset to any project or institution she serves.”

Part of the Power List 2015

In 2014, we compiled a list of the Top 100 most influential people in ophthalmology – an endeavor that received a significant amount of attention and, it’s fair to say, caused more than a little controversy. For our 2015 Top 40 Under 40 list we’ve taken a different approach, asking: who are the young, up-and-coming individuals set to rise to the top of their field? That’s the question we posed to ourselves – and then to you – ahead of open nominations and a painstaking judging process. Our list this year almost halves the average age of the celebrated individuals, with many of them born in the same year as the iconic Sex Pistols cover – 1977. Though we admit that no list of this type can be definitive, it does clearly show that the future of ophthalmology is very bright indeed. And so, without further ado, we celebrate the movers and shakers aged 40 or under who show what can be achieved with determination, passion and inspiration.

Go to The Power List 2015