AWARDS & HONOURS
Recognise Excellence
One of the most decorated portfolios in Indian ophthalmology, Dr. Pooja Khamar’s unmatched award trajectory reflects her co impact on global ophthalmic science. Across APACRS, ASCRS, AIOS, ESCRS, AAO, and global meetings, she has achieved breakthroughs in corneal biomechanics, tear biomarkers, AI-based refractive stratification, keratoconus & gene therapy, and novel OCT and imaging platforms.
2025
The Ophthalmologist – Power List 2025 (Innovation) – Pacesetters & Pioneers
Best Video Award – AIOS 2025
Revolutionizing Vision: The PEEL Approach to Corneal Surgery ExcellenceBest Poster Award – AIOS 2025
Comparative Analysis of Lenticular Profiles in Corneal Refractive ProceduresBest Paper of Session – ASCRS 2025
AI-Enhanced Stratification of Tear Film Biomarkers for Subclinical Dry Eye DetectionBest Paper of Session – ASCRS 2025
Improving Post-operative Vision in SILK Surgery Using the PEEL Technique
2024
K.C. Singhal Award (Best Paper – External Eye Disease) – AIOS 2024
Tear Biomarkers in Non-Responding Dry Eye DiseaseAchievement Award (Distinguished Services) – AIOS 2024
Best Paper – Cornea Session – AIOS 2024
Gene Therapy in Keratoconus ManagementBest Paper of Session – ASCRS 2024, Boston
Collagen Behavior After Laser-Based Refractive SurgeryBest Paper of Session – ASCRS 2024, Boston
Molecular Pathways in Non-Responding Dry EyeBest Paper of Session – ASCRS 2024, Boston
AI-Based Risk Stratification in Advanced KeratoconusBest Video Award – ASCRS 2024, Boston
Unusual Suspects: Tear Biomarkers in Everyday PracticeBest Paper Awards – IKS 2024
Inflammation, Eye Rubbing & Molecular Therapeutics
Gene Therapy and Ocular Inflammation in Keratoconus
2023
Best Paper – Refractive Surgery – AIOS 2023
Best Poster – Refractive Surgery – AIOS 2023
Best Paper Award – ASCRS 2023
The Ophthalmologist – Rising Star 2023
2022
Best Paper (World Record – ASCRS) – ASCRS 2022
Novel OCT-Based Collagen AnalysisBest Paper (World Record – ASCRS) – ASCRS 2022
Artificial Intelligence in Refractive Surgery PlanningBest Paper (World Record – ASCRS) – ASCRS 2022
Personalized Ocular Surface Management Using BiomarkersBest Video Award – APACRS 2022
Next-Generation Crosslinking Calculator (NXT-UVA)Best Physical Poster (Cornea) – AIOS 2022
2021
Shiva Hardia Award – Best Paper (Refractive Surgery) – AIOS 2021
Best Paper Award – APAO 2021
Achievement Award – APAO 2021
2020
Richard C. Troutman Award – AAO-ISRS 2020
Best Paper (Travel Grant) – World Ophthalmology Congress 2020
International Hero Award – AIOS 2020
2019
Best Video Award – ROSCON 2019
Best Paper Awards (World Record – 4 Papers) – ASCRS 2019
Best Paper (Bursary Award) – ESCRS 2019
Best Video Award – APACRS 2019
2018
Best Paper Award – ASCRS 2018
Best Video Award – ASCRS 2018
Best Paper Award – GOS 2018
Best Paper & Best Poster – AAO 2018
Best Presentation Award – CXL Experts Meeting, Zurich
ARVO Travel Grant – ARVO Hawaii 2018
2017
Best Paper Award – APACRS 2017
Best Runner-Up Paper – ISCKRS 2017
Best Video Awards – APACRS & Colloquium 2017
Best Poster Award – IIRSI Mid-Term 2017
Best of the Best Paper – GOSCON 2017