Dr Srimanta Behera Award for Ocular Trauma

Date of Birth: October 9, 1953
Place of Birth: Lal Bazar, Baripada
Education Preliminary education: Rourkela MBBS: SCB Medical College, Cuttack (1971) M.S. in Ophthalmology: MKCG Medical College, Berhampur (1980)

Career:

• Assistant Surgeon, Odisha Government (1980)
• Joined SAIL (RSP) in 1981
• Started private practice at Rourkela Eye Hospital (1984–Present)

Professional Involvement:

• Active member of Odisha State Ophthalmological Society (OSOS)
• Joint Secretary, OSOS (two terms)
• Organized OSOS Conference in Rourkela (2014)
• President Elect , OSOS (2024)

Dr. Srimanta Behera continues to contribute to ophthalmology through his active practice and leadership roles in the OSOS.