Prof. Dr. Jeewan Singh Titiyal

Professor Titiyal served as the former Chief of the Dr. R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences and Dean (Research) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He completed his MBBS at AIIMS (New Delhi), followed by Junior and Senior Residency in Ophthalmology at AIIMS (New Delhi), specializing on Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery.

Professor Titiyal’s academic and research achievements are truly remarkable, with over 500 publications, more than 8000 citations, and seven books, alongside more than 60 chapters. His extensive workplaces him among the top-cited ophthalmology researchers in India (2021-2024), according to the Stanford University list of the top two percent most cited scientists worldwide. He made history as the first Indian to perform live surgery at the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) in the USA.

With over 2000 lectures delivered, he has been an invited faculty at more than 200 international and national conferences, including over 100 live surgical demonstrations. He has won over 30 Best Paper, Best Poster, and Best Video Awards and has contributed two patents to the field of ophthalmology.

Professor Dr. Jeewan Singh Titiyal’s illustrious career has been recognized with numerous prestigious national and international honors, further solidifying his status as a leader in the field of ophthalmology. His contributions to the field, both in academia and research, have earned him widespread recognition and accolades. At the R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, he played an instrumental role in establishing a world-class facility for patient care, teaching, and research. He has trained over 2,000 students, teachers, and ophthalmic leaders. He has performed over 100thousand ophthalmic surgeries for people from all spectrums of society including common man to the premier of the countries.

 Professor Titiyal was also pivotal in formulating ophthalmic guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic and has worked with various national bodies such as the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, ICMR, and WHO on national surveys related to blindness.

His commitment to healthcare extends to remote tribal areas in Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, where he worked on providing comprehensive healthcare services. Additionally, he conceptualized the innovative use of drones to transport corneal tissue for eye banks and transplant centres. He has also served as the member and Chairperson of the National PM Relief Fund.

Professor Titiyal holds significant leadership positions in national ophthalmic societies. He is the current President (Elect) of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), President of the Indian Society of Cornea & Keratorefractive Surgeons (ISCKRS), and Past President of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society and the Forum of Ophthalmic Teachers of India.

Professor Dr. Jeewan Singh Titiyal has made significant contributions to academic ophthalmology through various roles in national and international conferences

Awards and Honors: Notable

• Conferred Padma Shri for outstanding contribution in the field of Medicine (Ophthalmology) by President of India 2014, New Delhi
• Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) (Honoris Causa) by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun (an Uttarakhand government University) 2021
• Fellowship membership of FRCOphth, by Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London UK 2022
• APAO Distinguished Service Award by Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. Sept 2021
• Senior Achievement Award by American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2016
• APAO Senior Achievement Award by Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. Feb 2023.
• AIOS R P Dhanda Award) in the field of Cornea (Eye Banking & Keratoplasty) by All India Ophthalmological Society, 2019-20
• Certified Educator (A.C.E.) Award Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (APACRS). 2015
• Golden Apple Award, National Post Graduate Education Program in Ophthalmology iFocus . Feb 2018
• Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO) Honor by All India Ophthalmological Society Conference. Feb 2019
• Blumenthal Outstanding Teacher in Ophthalmology Award-by International Society of manual small incision cataract surgeons (ISMSICS), Nov 2023
• Best Medical (Ophthalmic) Teacher by Deccan Ophthalmic Association. Jan 2019
• Awarded Distinguished Resource Teacher of the Society by Delhi Ophthalmological Society. April 2006
• Guru Dronacharya Award by Vision 2020 Right to Sight, India.2024
• J Agarwal Global Icon Gold Medal by Intra ocular Implant and Refractive Surgery Society of India, (IIRSI). July 2022
• Awarded “Sadguru Medal”, Sadguru Seva Singh Trust, SadguruNetra Chikitsalaya, Aug 2015
• Awarded by Bombay Ophthalmologist’s Association (BએO), Aug. 2013.
• Awarded by Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery society of India (IIRSI). Chennai, July 2007

Academic Achievements:

• CME Organized:
  • International: 5 seminars/workshops.
  • National: 120 seminars/workshops.
• Chairmanship & Moderation:
  • Scientific Sessions: 300 as Chairman.
  • Moderator/Convenor: 200 sessions.

Invited Faculty & Speaker: Over 1500 invitations.

Guest Faculty for Live Surgery: 106 sessions:  Corneal Transplant surgeries, Advanced cataract surgeries, & Laser Refractive surgeries

Instruction courses conducted in International Conferences: (AAO, APAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, WOC)

• Chief Instructor: 52
• Co-Instructor: 63

National Conferences (AIOS)

• Chief Instructor: 34
• Co-Instructor: 133

Publications:

More than 500 (387 PubMed, Medline ) Total Citation: 9014, h-Index – 51, i10-index-214)

Top Publication with high citations & Innovations in recent years

In the field of Cataract Surgery

1. Titiyal JS. Imaging in Cataract surgery.  Indian J Ophthalmol. 2024 Feb 1;72(2):157-161. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_103_24. Epub 2024 Jan 25.
2. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Nair S. Chop and Tumble Nucleotomy-A technique for safe nuclear emulsification in posterior polar cataract. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Jun;71(6):2578-2582.
3. Titiyal JS, Nair S, Kaur M, Rawat J, Mazumdar SA. Intra operative Posterior Polar Cortical Disc Defect – A sign of intact posterior capsule. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2021 Aug 1;47(8):1039-1043
4. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F, Rani D, Bageshwar LMS. Elucidating Intraoperative Dynamics and safety in Posterior Polar Cataract with iOCT guided phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020 May 27.
5. Pujari A, Sharma N, Khokhar S, Sinha R, Agarwal T, Titiyal JS, Sharma P. Study1. Evaluation of the signs of deficient posterior capsule in posterior polar cataracts using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020 May 27.
6. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F, Goel S, Bageshwar LMS. Real –time intraoperative dynamics of white cataract -intraoperative optical coherence tomography –guided classification and management. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020 Apr;46(4):598-605.
7. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Bharti N, Singhal D, Saxena R, Sharma N. Optimal near and distant stereoacuity after binocular implantation of extended range of vision intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019 Jun;45(6):798-802
8. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Rathi A, Falera R. Femtosecond laser – assisted successful management of subluxated cataractous lens with vitreous in anterior chamber. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jan;67(1):155-157.
9. Kaur M, Titiyal JS, Surve A, Falera R, Verma M. Effect of lens fragmentation pattern on phacoemulsification parameters and postoperative inflammation in femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery. Curr Eye Res. 2018 Jun 6.
10. Kaur M, Shaikh F, Falera R, Titiyal JS. Optimizing outcomes with Toric Intraocular Lenses. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2017 Dec;65(12):1301-1313.
11. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Jose CP, Falera R, Kinkar A, Bageshwar LM. Comparative evaluation of toric intraocular lens alignment and visual quality with image guided surgery and conventional three step manual marking. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr 24; 12:747-753.
12. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Singh A, Arora T, Sharma N. Comparative evaluation of femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery and conventional phacoemulsification in white cataract. Clin Ophthalmol. 2016 Jul 22; 10:1357-64.
13. Titiyal JS, Agarwal E, Angmo D, Sharma N, Kumar A. Comparative valuation of outcomes of phacoemulsification in vitrectomized eyes: silicone oil versus air/ gas group. Int Ophthalmol. 2016 Aug 2.
14. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Sharma N. femtosecond Laser – assisted Cataract Surgery technique to Enhance safety in Posterior Polar cataract. J Refract Surg. 2015 Sep 1:1-3.

Cornea and Ocular surface

1. Titiyal JS, Aravind MJ, Kaur M, Nag TC, Sharma N, Agarwal T, Sinha R. surface quality and endothelial cell viability after femtosecond laser assisted donor lenticule preparation for endothelial keratoplasty – An in vivo study. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov;68(11):2404-2407.
2. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Nair S, Sharma N. Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in Anterior Segment Surgery. Surv Ophthalmol. 2020 Jul 22: S0039-6257(20)30121-1.
3. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Falera R, Bharghava A, Sah R, Sen S. Efficacy and safety of Topical Chloroquine in mild and moderate Dry eye Disease. Curr Eye Res. 2019 Jul 15:1-7.
4. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F, Bari A. Acute- angle Bevel sign to assess donor lenticule orientation in ulta-thin descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Feb 21;12(2).
5. Titiyal JS, Karunakaran A, Kaur M, Rathi A, Agarwal T, Sharma N. Collagen Cross-Linked Therapeutic Grafts in Fungal Keratitis. Ophthalmology. 2018 May 5.
6. Titiyal JS, Falera RC, Kaur M, Sharma V, Sharma N. Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease in North India: Ocular surface disease index based cross- sectional hospital study. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2018 Feb;66(2):207-211.
7. TitiyalJS, Kaur M, Falera R, Jose CP, Sharma N. Evaluation of time to donor lenticule apposition using intraoperative optical coherence tomography in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty. Cornea. 2016 Jan 21.
8. Titiyal JS, Sharma N, Agarwal AK, Prakash G, Tandon R, Vajpayee R. Live related versus Cadaveric Limbal Allograft in Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2014 Jul 2; 4:1-8.
9. TitiyalJS, Tinwala SI, Shekhar H, Sinha R. Sutureless clear corneal DSAEK with a modified approach for preventing papillary block and graft dislocation: case series with retrospective comparative analysis.  Int Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr 12.
10. Sharma N, Chacko J, Velpandian T,Titiyal JS, Sinha R, Satpathy G, Tandon R, Vajpayee RB. Comparative evaluation of Topical versus Intrastromal Voriconazole as an adjunct to Natamycin in recalcitrant fungal keratitis. Ophthalmology. 2013 Apr: 120(4):677-681.
11. TitiyalJS, Sachdev R, Sinha R, Tandon R, Sharma N. Modified Surgical Technique for improving donor adherence in DSAEK in the Aphakic Vitrectomized Eye. Cornea. 2011 Sep 20.
12. Vajpayee RB, Sharma N, Jhanji V, Titiyal JS, Tandon R. One donor cornea for 3 recipients: a new concept for corneal transplantation surgery. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Apr; 125(4):552-4.
13. Titiyal JS, Negi S, Anand A, Tandon R, Sharma N, Vajpayee RB. Risk factors for perforation in microbial corneal ulcers in north India. Br J Ophthalmol. Jun; 90(6):686-9.
14. Titiyal JS, Ray M, Sharma N, Sinha R, Vajpayee RB. Intralamellar autopatch with lamellar keratoplasty for para-central corneal perforations. Cornea. 2002 Aug; 21(6): 615-8.

Refractive surgery & Contact Lenses

1. Titiyal JS, Goswami A, Kaur M, Sharma N, Maharana PK, Velpandian T, Pandey RM. Impact of topical cyclosporine – A or topical chloroquine on post LASIK ocular surface stability-A randomized controlled Trial. Curr Eye Res. 2023 Mar 2:1-7.
2. Kaur M, Nair S, Mazumdar SA, Titiyal JS. Intraoperative optical coherence tomography – guided management of post laser – assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) epithelial ingrowth. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jan;70(1):288-291.
3. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F, Sahay P. Double crescentic edge separation for the management of cap – lenticular adhesion in small incision lenticule extraction.
   Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 May;68(5):897-899.
4. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F, Gagrani M, Brar AS, Rathi A. Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) techniques: patient selection and perspectives. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Sep 5; 12:1685-1699. Review.
5. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Rathi A, Falera R, Chaniyara M, Sharma N. Learning Curve of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction: Challenges and Complications. Cornea. 2017 Aug 9.
6. TitiyalJS, Rathi A, Kaur M, Falera R. AS-OCT as a rescue tool during difficult lenticule extraction in SMILE. J Refract Surg. 2017 May 1; 33(5):352-354.
7. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Sahu S, Sharma N, Sinha R. Real time assessment of intraoperative vaulting in implantable collamer lens and correlation with postoperative vaulting. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2016 Jul 12:0
8. Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Brar AS, Falera R. Meniscus sign to identify the lenticule edge in small -incision lenticule extraction. Cornea. 2018 Jan 29.
9. TitiyalJS, Sharma N, Mannan R, Pruthi A, Vajpayee RB. Iris-fixated intraocular lens implantation to correct moderate to high myopia in Asian Indian eyes: Five year results. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Aug; 38(8):1446-52. 
10. Titiyal JS, Agarwal T, Jhanji V, Sharma N. Flap replacement surgery for management of post LASIK ectasia. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun 7.
11. Titiyal JS, Sinha R, Sharma N, Sreenivas V, Vajpayee RB. Contact Lens Rehabilitation following Repaired Corneal Perforations. BMC Ophthalmol. 2006 March,14; 6 (1):11
12. Titiyal JS, Dutta R, Sinha R, Ray M, Sharma N, Vajpayee RB, Dada VK. Contact lens fitting for post-radial-keratotomy residual myopia. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2003 Feb; 31(1): 48-51.

Teaching Innovation

1. Sudan R, Titiyal JS, Rai H, Chandra P. Formalin-induced cataract in goat eyes as a surgical training model for phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2002 Nov; 28(11): 1904-6.
2. Kaur M, Titiyal JS. Three-dimensional heads-up display in anterior segment surgeries- Expanding frontiers in the COVID-19 era. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov;68(11):2338-2340

Textbooks Authored

1. IOL Power Calculation Made Easy, by Jeewan S Titiyal , Sridevi Nair, Manpreet Kaur. Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi March 2024
2. Current Concepts in Refractive Surgery: Comprehensive Guide for Decision Making & Surgical Techniques, by Jeewan S Titiyal, Manpreet Kaur, Sridevi Nair Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi 2022
3. Corneal Emergencies, by Bhavana Sharma & Jeewan S. Titiyal. Springer Nature Jan 2022
4. Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). Surgical Technique and challenges. Comprehensive Text and video guide, by Titiyal JS, Kaur M. Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi 2018
5. Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments, by Sinha R, Titiyal JS, Sharma VK. Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi 2017.
6. Phacoemulsification surgery, by Vajpayee RB, Sharma N, Pandey S, Titiyal JS. Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi 2005, and Anshan Publisher UK 2005.
7. Standard Treatment Guidelines for Corneal Injuries and Infections. Developed under the GOI – WHO Collaborative Programme 2006-2007.

Chapters in Books: (72)

Completed Research Projects (Investigator/ Co-Investigator) 

Teaching & Professional Experiences

• Undergraduate M.B.B.S, Postgraduate MD, and Ph D teaching.
• Paramedical teaching B. Sc (Hons.) Ophthalmic techniques and B.Sc. (Hons.) nursing.
• Training of ophthalmologists from various parts of country as short-term training in the field of Phacoemulsification, Keratoplasty, Refractive surgery, Contact lens and Low vision aids.
• Training of trainers in extra capsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation under World Bank program.
• Training of Trainers & Ophthalmologist from Various Parts of India through Telemedicine & Teleconference in the field of Phacoemulsification, Cornea, Eye Banking, Stem cell Transplantation, Contact lens and LVA and Refractive Surgery.

Oration Delivered 

• Prof B P Kashyap Memorial Oration at 37^મી Annual Conference of East India Zonal Ophthalmological Congress “EIZOCON 2024” under the aggies of ophthalmological society of west Bengal, Dec 2024, Kalim pong. West Bengal
• Prof MK Mehar Oration at Department of Ophthalmology King George’s Medical University, Nov 2024, Lucknow. UP
• Dr Anila Khunteta Memorial Oration, at the 46^મી Annual Conference of Rajasthan Ophthalmological Association, Nov 2024, Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Dr Vinod Arora Oration, at the “Uttraeyecon 2024” Annual Conference UKSOS and 3^rd Mid Term AIOS conference Ophthalmological Association, Oct 2024, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• Dr Joao Filipe Ferreira Oration, at the 6^મી Annual Conference of Goa Ophthalmological Association, Sept 2024, Goa
• RIO BHU Foundation Day Oration Lecture, Banaras Hindu University, Sept 2024, Varanasi, UP.
• B T Maskati Oration by National Institute of Ophthalmology Pune and Pune Ophthalmological Society at the “Pune EyeCon 2024”. Aug 2024, Pune (Maharashtra).
• IDOS Oration award 2024, at the Annual conference of Indore Divisional ophthalmological Society (IDOS) meeting “Frontiers in Ophthalmology), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, June 2024
• Dr SS Grewal Oration, at the 35^મી Annual Conference of North Zone Ophthalmological Society (NZOS), Karnal, Haryana. Dec 2023
• Dr A D Grover Memorial Oration, at the 34th Annual Conference of Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society, Nov, 2023, Chandigarh. India
• Prof TP Lahane Award by Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS), Oct 2023 Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
• Dr Amit Sah Oration by Gujrat Ophthalmological Society at 50th (Golden Jubilee), All Gujarat Ophthalmology Conference (AGOS), Oct 2023, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
• Prof P Siva Reddy Oration 2023 by Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmological Society (APOS), Oct 2023, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,
• Prof Sandeep Mithal Oration 2021, by Meerut Ophthalmic Society. April 2023, Meerut, UP
• Dr M C Luthra Oration 2023, by Dristi Eye Institute under the aggies of IMA Dehradun and Uttarakhand State Ophthalmic Society (USOS). April 2023, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• Founders Day Oration of Advanced Eye Center, PGIMR at 17th Foundation Day celebrations of Advanced Eye Center, PGIMR, March 2023, Chandigarh
• Foundation Day Oration of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), IGIMS, Patna, Aug 2022.Patna, Bihar, India
• Twelfth Prof. C S Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture, LVPEI Bhubaneswar, July 2022. Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
• AIOS Shiva Reddy International Oration Lecture. (Stalwarts in ophthalmology). 80th All India Ophthalmological Society Conference. Jun. 2022; Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Dr U V Raman Raju’s Lecture & Medal 2021, in Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society Annual Conference (APOS) Annual conference (Hybrid).  Nov. 2021. Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 
• Dr MM Joshi Oration. 39^મી Annual Meeting of Karnataka Ophthalmological Society meeting (KOSCON). November 2019. Belagavi, Karnataka.
• Col. Henry” Jullundur” Smith Oration Award. Jalandhar Cataract & Refractive Club.  August 2018. Jalandhar, Punjab
• Maharshi Sushruta Oration, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jan. 2018, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Dr. Om Prakash Oration, Annual Conference of Punjab Ophthalmic Society Conference 2016, Dec 2016, Ludhiana, Punjab.
• PK Jain Oration. 67^મી Annual Conference of Delhi Ophthalmological Society, April 2016, New Delhi
• SN Mitter Oration: Delhi Ophthalmological Society. April 2015
• Dr. G D Pandey Memorial Oration, IMA, Haldwani, (Uttarakhand) June 2014.
• Professor B.P. Kashyap oration award (extra mural lecture), Jharkhand Ophthalmological Society Conference Dec.  2012, Ranchi, (Jharkhand)
• Dr. Rustom Ranji Oration at 36^મી annual Conference of Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmological Society. Guntur (AP), Oct. 2012.
• Dr. P N Sinha Oration”. 49^મી Annual Bihar Ophthalmological Society Conference (BOSCON), Rajgir. Bihar, 3^rd Dec. 2011.
• J C Khanra & Smt. Sarala Devi Memorial ACOIN Award, 2010, International Assembly of Community ophthalmologist and 2^એનડી Annual Meet of Association of community Ophthalmologist of India (ACOIN). Oct. 2011, Guwahati (Assam)
• C. Shekhar Oration for outstanding work in the field of Ophthalmology Awarded by Uttarakhand State Ophthalmological Society, VI Annual State Conference. Oct. 2009, Bhimtal, (Uttarakhand)
• Ishwar Chandra Silver Jubilee   Award on Outstanding contribution in the field of keratoplasty, awarded by Vidarbha Ophthalmic Society, Oct2009; Sewagram, (Maharashtra) 
• Dr. R.P.H. Sinha Oration “Special Situations in Phacoemulsification Surgery”. Bihar Ophthalmological Society, midterm Conference Patna. Bihar, 10^મી May 2009.
• Major (Dr.) S.C. Dutta Oration on “Limbal stem cell graft in corneal disorders”. Awarded by Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal, XXXV Annual State Conference. Oct. 2004, Kolkata (WB)
• B D Joshi Oration on ‘Therapeutic Contact Lenses’, awarded by Vidarbha Ophthalmic Society, June 1999; Nagpur. (Maharashtra)

External Expert/Examiner: MBBS, MD/ MS/ DNB/ / MCh / BSc/  FAICO/ Faculty Selection: (more than 100) Notable

• D. Ophthalmology Examination, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS) Bhopal, Jan 2025; Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Chairman conduction of Final Practical Examination (Diplomate of National Board / Doctorate of National Board ophthalmology) at R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, Sept 2024
• AIOS, FAICO, Cornea Subspeciality examination at R P Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi. Jan 2024
• Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery (Ophthalmology) Examination. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. Dec 2023
• D. Ophthalmology Examination, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS) Rishikesh, Dec 2023; Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
• Chairman: M.D. Ophthalmology Examination. Dec 2022; All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. Nov 2020; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. May. 2018; Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP
• D. Ophthalmology Examination. June 2016; B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. May. 2014; Govt Medical College, Srinagar (J&K)
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. May. 2009; Government Medical College, Chandigarh.
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. June. 2007; PGIMS Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Haryana.
• B.B.S. Ophthalmology Examination. Aug. 2005; VMMC, Guru Govind Singh Indra Prastha University. New Delhi
• Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Examination. July 2005; Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. May 2005; LLRM Medical College, Meerut, (U.P.)
• S. Ophthalmology Examination. Nov. 2002; Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Bhopal (M.P.)

Reviewer & Editorial Board Member

• Editorial board of Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
• Editorial board Nepal Journal of Ophthalmology
• Reviewer Journal of American Journal of Ophthalmology
• Reviewer Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology
• Reviewer Journal of International ophthalmology
• Reviewer Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Reviewer Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Reviewer Journal of BJO
• Reviewer Journal of Cornea
• Reviewer Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Reviewer Journal of Eye and Vision
• Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
• Reviewer for Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
• Reviewer for Indian National Medical Journal of India
• Editorial board member Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
• Editorial board member Journal of Uttarakhand Ophthalmological Society

Notable Best Video Award

• Titiyal JS, Kaur M. Winner- Film Festival 2021. Intraoperative OCT- Guided Management of Intumescent White Cataract. 33rd Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (APACRS)
• Titiyal JS, Kaur M.  Runner up. ASCRS “iOCT Guided Phacoemulsification in Posterior Polar Cataract- Elucidating Intraoperative Dynamics & Enhancing Safety?” (Video 74752). 2021 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) July 2021. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Titiyal JS, Kaur M.  Intraoperative OCT- Guided Management of Intumescent White Cataract. Best of Show Award at American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, San Francisco (USA) Oct 2019
• Titiyal JS, Kaur M, Shaikh F. Management of difficult lenticule erxtraction in learning curve of SMILE 2018. Best of Show Award at American Academy of Ophthalmology. Chicago, USA, Oct. 2018.
• Premium IOLs in Posterior Capsular Rent- Rescue techniques. 82^એનડી All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC 2024), All India Ophthalmological Society. March. 2024, Kolkata, West Bengal
• Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Management of Post-LASIK Epithelial Ingrowth 81^st All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC 2023), All India Ophthalmological Society. May. 2023, Cochin, Kerala

Ophthalmic Premier league (OPL) Winner (Notables)

• Winner of OPL Best Video and Best Team, 3^rd Mid Term Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) Conference. Nov. 2024, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
• Winner of OPL Best Team, Annual Conference of Intra ocular implant and refractive surgery society of India, (IIRSI) meeting. Oct. 2023, Delhi
• Best Team Winner. Annual Conference of Intra ocular implant and refractive surgery society of India, (IIRSI) meeting. July. 2019, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
• Ist AIOS, OPL (Ophthalmic Premier league): Winner 73^rd All India Ophthalmological Socity conference (AIOC), New Delhi Feb 2015

Membership of Professional Bodies

• President (Elect) and life member, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• President Forum of Teachers of India (FOTI)
• President of Indian Society of Cornea and Keratorefractive Surgeons (ISCKRS)
• Past President Delhi Ophthalmological Society
• International Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Member- European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Uttarakhand State Ophthalmological Society (UASOS). Honorary Member
• Member Editorial board- Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology

Member of Committee

• Chairman Dean Research Committee, 2023 -24, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Specialist Board Member of National Board of Examinations, Ophthalmology. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India.
• International Advisory Group in Health (IAGH), Ministry of Health & Education, Uttarakhand Government, Uttarakhand.
• Member- Bureau of Indian Standards, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India,
• Member of Eye Bank Registration & Inspection and Maintenance team DGHS, MH

Community Work & Honors

• Chief Guest for the founder day celebrations of Mallikarjun School, Pithoragarh., 9^મી April 2025, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
• Chief Guest for the foundation day celebrations of Aryabhata research Institute of Observational sciences (ARIES) Nainital, 22 March 2025, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
• Chief Guest for the inaugural program at the Annual Conference of Bihar Ophthalmological Society (BOSCON 2024), Dec 2024, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
• Organized vision screening workshop and public lecture on World Sight Day for the Members of India International Centre (IIC) Oct. 2024 India International Centre, New Delhi
• Guest for multiple live programs of DD-National, Total Health program DD-News, FM Rainbow (AIR)
• Invited Speakers and panelist at the 7th edition The Times NOW Doctor’s Day Conclave 2024, New Delhi, India June 2024
• Chief Guest at the inauguration of Aravind Rotary Center for advanced Ophthalmic Resource and Education (ARCORE). Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, June 2024
• Chief Guest and speaker: An awareness session on Common eye problems and Computer Vision Syndrome in working group. Food Co-operation of India (FCI), Head Quarters, New Delhi, May 2024.
• Chief Guest to the 35^મી Annual Conference of North Zone Ophthalmological Society (NZOS) and 18^મી Haryana Ophthalmological Society, Karnal, Haryana. Dec 2023
• Chief Guest to the 7^મી Annual Conference of Women Ophthalmologists Society of India (WOS), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Dec 2023
• Chief Guest to the Annual Conference of Madhya Pradesh Ophthalmological Society (MPOS), Oct 2023 Ujjain, MP, India
• Chief Guest at Eye donation fortnight celebrations at SN Medical College Agra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Aug 2023 
• Invitation as Guest in Y20 Consultations Programme at AllMS, Rishikesh knowledge partner with the Department of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India.  May2023 Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
• Chief Guest: 27^મી Foundation Day Celebrations of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), IGIMS, Patna, Aug 2022.Patna, Bihar
• Chief Guest: inaugural ceremony of Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal and Bangladesh Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. “Collaborate 2022”. May 2022, Kolkata, West Bengal
• “75 Years of developments in the field of Medicine in India” DD Urdu live health program on common eye problems. May. 2022, DD Kissan, DD Kendra, Khel Gaon, New Delhi
• Team Leader for the Surgical Camp at Leh (Ladakh) to attend serious and chronic patients under the aegis of Asoka Mission (24^મી-30^મી April 2022) Leh, UT, Ladhak
• Invited as a Special Guest in Dainik Jagran ‘Ayushman India’ Award Ceremony hosted by Dainik Jagran, India. December 2021
• “Parwat Gaurav Samman 2019” Award by Parwateey Mahaparisad, Lucknow, Jan 2019.
• Honored with TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talk New Delhi. Jan, 2015
• Awarded “Rung Ratna” by Rung Kalyan Santhan. Dehradun, Uttarakhand. June 2014
• Team leader, Cataract Campaign and IOL Eye Camp; Ministry of health and family welfare Govt. of India. Sept. 2003. Shillong, Meghalaya
• Member of Special Eye Camp for Andaman & Nicobar Islands,

Other Service Work achievements:

• Served as Member and Chairperson of the National PM Relief Fund.
• Member on the Board of Governors of Swami Rama Himalayan University. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 2023 –
• Developed Standard Treatment Guidelines for Corneal Injuries and Infections under the GOI – WHO Collaborative Programme 06-07
• Multiple MCI Inspections
• Coordinated multiple ORBIS Meeting at IGI, New Delhi and AIIMS New Delhi.
• Paediatric Ophthalmology, Functioning of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology. DGHS, MH&FW, GOI
• Expert advisory committee member on development of Protocol for patient care and treatment at blocks of 6 AIIMS. Chairman Ophthalmic guideleines.2013 MH&FW, GOI
• IAPB Eye bank meeting at the India International center (IIC) at Delhi Sep 2013
• Chairman & Member of Eye Bank Registration & Inspection and Maintenance team DGHS, MH&FW, GOI Sept. 2013
• Organizing Chairman Local Organizing committee, All India Ophthalmological Society Meeting Feb 2015. New Delhi
• Organizing Chairman of Annual conference of Cornea Society of India., Oct-Nov 2018. New Delhi
• 40th Congress of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology & 83rd Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society, (Vice President AIOSb& Co Chairman Reception Committee). April 2025, Yashobhoomi – India International Convention & Expo Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi, India