Prof Dr Bimalakanta Tripathy Award for Oculoplasty

Personal Information:
Name: Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Kanta Tripathy Birthplace: Ostapur, Kendrapara District, Odisha Residence: Bimal Tripathy Lane, Mahatab Road, Dolamundai, Cuttack, Odisha

Education Schooling: Kendrapara High School, Kendrapara, Odisha Pre-University: Ravenshaw College, Cuttack (Joined in 1959) MBBS: SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack (Graduated in 1967) MS (Ophthalmology): AIIMS, New Delhi (Completed in 1973)

professional Career:

• Assistant Surgeon: SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack (Worked in the Casualty Department until 1976). During this tenure, introduced Contact Lenses to Odisha Odisha and established the first Contact Lens Clinic at SCBMCH, Cuttack (1976).
• Postgraduate Research: Completed a thesis on “Orbital Prosthesis Following Exenteration,” conducting experimental work on 15 monkeys and human beings, reflecting his academic and clinical dedication.
• Academic Career: Worked across three government medical colleges in Odisha. Retired in 2000 as Professor of Ophthalmology from VSS Medical College, Burla.

 

Contributions to Ophthalmology:

• Pioneering Contact Lens Clinics: Prof. Dr. Tripathy was the first to bring contact lens technology to Odisha, setting up the first-ever Contact Lens Clinic in the state at SCB Medical College, Cuttack in 1976.
• Academic Contributions: Authored a significant thesis on Orbital Prosthesis, contributing to advancements in post-exenteration treatment.
• Community Eye Care: In 2008, Prof. Dr. Tripathy established a Village-Based Eye Hospital in his hometown, Ostapur, Kendrapara, providing essential eye care services to underserved rural populations.

 

Leadership Roles:

• Secretary and President: Odisha State Ophthalmological Society (OSOS)
• Organized several prestigious conferences, including:
  • All India Ophthalmological Conference (2005): Successfully organized after a 33-year gap in Odisha.
  • Eastern Zonal Ophthalmology Conference (Cuttack): Played a pivotal role in its organization.
  • Two State-Level Conferences
  • Rural Eye Conference (2022): Hosted a notable conference at Basanta Kumari Rural Eye Hospital, Ostapur, Kendrapara.

 

Awards & Recognition:

• Appreciation Award: Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, New Delhi
• Appreciation Award: Bombay Ophthalmological Society
• Coin Award: Bhubaneswar
• Appreciation Award: MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
• Appreciation Award: Trilochan Netralaya, Sambalpur

 

Social Initiatives:

• Village-Based Eye Hospital (2008): Established in Ostapur, Kendrapara, providing vital eye care services in rural areas, making specialized treatments accessible to the local population.

 

Personal Life:

• Spouse: Married to Mrs. Sakuntala Tripathy, daughter of renowned pediatrician Late Prof. Dr. Sarat Chandra Mishra, and niece of Late Prof. Dr. Mahendra Chandra Mishra.
• Children: Daughter: Married to Er. Prasanta Mishra, an industrialist.
  • Elder Son: CEO of Kanhu Groups, Bahrain.
  • Younger Son: Ophthalmologist.

 

Current Status:2024

• Residence: Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Kanta Tripathy currently resides at Bimal Tripathy Lane, Mahatab Road, Dolamundai, Cuttack. He continues to remain active in his profession and community, dedicating his life to ophthalmic care and social service.