Dr. Gupta is a recognized leader with numerous awards for contributions to eye health and vision science research. Investigating relationships with other health conditions, she has identified new ocular targets to fight blindness, introduced novel glaucoma drugs through clinical trials, and pioneered surgical methods to treat patients. She is Editor in Chief of the Journal of Glaucoma and President of the International Council of Ophthalmology. Championing global collaborations, she spearheaded international guidelines for eye care training and standards of care. Her work with the World Health Organization contributed to the first Package of Eye Care Interventions, developed for policymakers worldwide.