Dr Jeewan Singh Titiyal, an eminent ophthalmologist and “pioneer of first live cornea transplant surgery,” retired after decades of dedicated service at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS). With a heart full of gratitude and eyes filled with tears, Padma Shri awardee Dr Titiyal bid farewell on Friday.
A heart-touching video showing Dr Titiyal breaking down in tears amid applause and cheers stormed the internet on Friday. Dressed in his hospital scrubs, he was seen in the video walking through a corridor lined with colleagues. The sound of claps reverberated in the air as he frequently stopped to exchange hugs with coworkers at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Many on social media shared the emotional farewell video and hailed Dr Titiyal’s “tireless efforts” towards transforming lives.
“‘Respect’ is the biggest reward in any profession! Dr JS Titiyal, Padma Shri awardee and pioneer in live corneal surgery, retires as Chief of the RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi,” Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani posted on X.
Following his farewell, Dr Titiyal was quoted by the Hindustan Times as saying, “The operation theatre was one of the most important work areas for me, and thinking of leaving the institute made me emotional.”