Dr Bibhuti Kashyap: A Double Oscar Winner in Surgical Retina
Dr Bibhuti Kashyap from Jharkhand became the first surgeon worldwide to win two Rhett Buckler Trophies in a single year from the American Society of Retina Specialists. His unprecedented achievement highlights his surgical excellence and has brought global recognition to himself and India.
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In a remarkable achievement, Dr Bibhuti Kashyap from Jharkhand has been recognized for his contributions to the world of ophthalmology, becoming the only surgeon globally to secure two Rhett Buckler Trophies within a single year. Representing excellence, the awards were bestowed at the 2025 American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting.
The Rhett Buckler Trophies, regarded as the 'Oscars' of surgical retina, are awarded for outstanding surgical retina videos showcased at ASRS's unique 'film festival' segment. The trophies recognize exceptional surgical innovation and documented outcomes, signaling a global benchmark set by Dr Kashyap in vitreoretinal surgery.
Besides his dual award-winning feat, Dr Kashyap was an invited speaker at prestigious congresses, including the 6th World ROP Congress 2025. There, he presented advanced techniques in managing Retinopathy of Prematurity, further cementing his status as a burgeoning figure in global ophthalmology.