Dr. Jyotee Trivedy Shares Her Vision Beyond Medicine in Powerful New Memoir
Dr. Jyotee Trivedy, a seasoned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience and currently serving at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Nairobi, has launched a powerful memoir chronicling her personal and professional journey. The book aims to inspire resilience and hope among its readers.
In a heartfelt reflection, Dr. Trivedy shared the motivation behind her memoir, titled Wings of Hope: Perseverance, Self-Belief, and Overcoming Setbacks. She opens up about the many challenges she has faced as a woman, a mother, a wife, and a medical professional. “I wear many hats,” she said. “Life is full of ups and downs, but I felt that if I shared my story, it might encourage others not to lose hope.”
For the past eight years, Dr. Trivedy has been dedicated to providing quality eye care at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, treating patients from all walks of life. Through her work, she has helped countless individuals cope with the trauma of vision loss. “When someone comes to me saying, ‘Do something so I can see,’ and I don’t yet have a technological solution — that’s the hardest part of my job,” she said.
Her clinical experiences, especially with patients living with blindness, deeply influenced the themes of her book. “This world is so beautiful,” she said. “Everyone deserves to see it. I try to do whatever I can to give people the gift of sight — but just like in life, there are limits. The message I want to share is: never lose hope.”
Although she never set out to be a writer, Dr. Trivedy took on the challenge after losing her original ghostwriter — an African writer who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Determined to finish the book, she enrolled in an online writing course based in the UK and taught herself grammar and writing techniques. “It took me almost three years. I did it while working full-time, caring for my family, and running my household,” she said.
One of her biggest concerns was whether the book would resonate emotionally. “I asked my counselor to read it — not as my colleague, but as a reader. I needed to know: Does this book inspire you? If yes, then I’ll publish it.”
Dr. Trivedy’s memoir is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt defeated by life’s trials. “Everyone has a unique talent. Even when we fall — just like children learning to walk — we must get up and keep moving forward,” she said. “We’re all lifelong students. And leadership starts with listening, learning, and putting ego aside.”
She also acknowledged the growing role of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, particularly in procedures like cataract surgeries that are now being performed using robotics in some parts of the world. Still, she emphasized that no machine can replace the human touch. “That smile when a patient sees clearly the next day — when they say, ‘Doctor, I can see you’ — that is the greatest gift for me. That’s what keeps me going.”
With science advancing and her heart grounded in empathy, Dr. Trivedy’s book offers readers both inspiration and a glimpse into the transformative power of healing.
“This memoir is not only a reflection of my personal struggles and triumphs,” she concluded, “but also a message of hope, especially for women and medical professionals balancing multiple responsibilities.”
The book is available in limited print at the Agarwal hospital in Westlands Nairobi and select distribution partners.
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