Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD: Recent Episodes
Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD
http://CataractCoach.com, the world's largest eye surgery channel, presents a podcast series with a goal of becoming better ophthalmic surgeons together. We feature in depth interviews with a wide spectrum of ophthalmologists from innovators and key opinion leaders, to surgeons still in training.
Our guest is Professir Jod Mehta is an accomplished eye surgeon and scientist based in Singapore. Raised in the UK, he trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital before moving to Singapore, where he has lived for nearly two decades. He currently serves as the executive director of the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). A prolific researcher, Dr. Mehta has published over 600 papers and holds numerous medical device patents, notably developing the Endoglide for corneal transplants. In this podcast he shares great insights about the future of refractive and corneal surgery. So much to learn from him!
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We are joined by a truly innovative mind in ophthalmology, Professor David Smadja. Known for thinking differently, he shares his unique journey into the field, which was initially inspired by a desire to find refractive medical solutions for his brother's high hyperopia. We dive deep into the evolving world of corneal refractive surgery including his pioneering work with advanced diagnostic devices, the integration of artificial intelligence in predicting ectasia risks, and his revolutionary "EpiMaster" software that analyzes the epithelium as an extra refracting surface. We also explore his groundbreaking work on "Nano Drops"—a minimally invasive, reversible drop-based solution to correct presbyopia and myopia.
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Our guest is Professor Walid Zbiba who is a renowned ophthalmic surgeon and teacher of the next generation of surgeons. He is also President of the Tunisian College of Ophthalmology and has personally trained hundreds of ophthalmologists in his residency and fellowship programs. What makes him so unique is that his teaching is hands-on, where the young surgeons are taking direct care of all patients and performing surgery under the supervision of professors. These young surgeons learn by doing, by operating, by using a hands-on approach. This is amazing and it is a paradigm shift in the way that surgery should be taught and for this, we should all applaud him.
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In this podcast, we sit down with Professor Minas Coroneo MD, an absolute giant of ophthalmic innovation from Sydney, Australia. Driven by outback surgical challenges, he pioneered Trypan Blue dye to safely stain advanced cataracts and invented the CyPass micro-stent for suprachoroidal glaucoma MIGS surgery. These are just a few of his many patents in the eye surgery field. Truly an amain pioneer in ophthalmology. Learn how you can use your intellectual curiosity to come up with the next great idea in ophthalmic surgery.
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Our guest is Dr Priscila Cruz Flores, an ophthalmologist from Mexico City who balances a private clinical practice with a strong dedication to surgical education and humanitarian work. She coordinates large-scale medical missions that provide free cataract surgeries to underserved rural communities throughout Mexico. Additionally, she co-founded EICCO, an international academic meeting designed to foster collaboration and education among ophthalmology residents and specialists. I was fortunate to join her at the last EICCO meeting (Encuentro Interinstitucional de Casos Clínicos en Oftalmología which means Inter-institutional Meeting of Clinical Cases in Ophthalmology) and was truly impressed with her passion and drive. So much to learn from this amazing colleague.
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Our guest is Dr Laura Periman, an expert in ocular surface disease and dry eye treatment. Known as a passionate leading clinical scientist, she routinely lectures at national meetings given her deep expertise as The Dry Eye Master. She is dedicated to simplified, systems-based approaches to identifying the co-conspirators of dry eye, including Demodex blepharitis, rosacea, and systemic issues. She has so much to teach all of us to simplify our approach to these patients such as the Look, Lift, Push, Pull method.
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Our guest is Dr. William Tannure who shares great insights into the parallels between martial arts and ophthalmic surgery. Drawing from his experience as a black belt karate instructor, he discusses the "stomach" and mental fortitude required to endure the pressures of private practice and complex surgical complications. From Brazil to the global stage, this conversation explores essential lessons on persistence, progressive training, and why young surgeons should never quit, even when faced with their most challenging cases. So much to learn from him!
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Our guest is Dr Ed Anderson, a prominent ophthalmologist from Durban, South Africa who shares insights from his diverse career, which included working as a physician in multiple continents. The discussion highlights the unique challenges of ophthalmology in South Africa, where a small number of specialists manage a large population with advanced surgical needs. Beyond medicine, Dr. Anderson discusses his passion for wildlife photography and birding. He recently served as the president of the South African Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (SASCRS) which I was fortunate to attend this year and once before 15 years ago.
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Our guest is Dr. Durval Carvalho Jr., a former president of the Brazilian Society of Cataract Surgery (BRASCRS). Dr. Carvalho discusses his mission to internationalize Brazilian ophthalmology through initiatives like global film festivals and innovative live surgery sessions featuring simultaneous operating rooms. The discussion explores groundbreaking surgical techniques, including his horizontal haptic micro-punch for IOL fixation and a specialized "X-ray" digital filter for enhanced intraoperative visualization. Dr. Carvalho also shares insights on high-volume efficiency and emerging lens technologies within the vibrant Brazilian surgical community.
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Professor Dr. Burkhard Dick, President of the ESCRS, is a pioneering ophthalmic surgeon and chairman at Ruhr University Bochum. He specializes in the full spectrum of ophthalmic surgeries including cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal procedures. He is also very athletic and he offers critical advice for surgeons is to prioritize physical health to ensure long-term career success and mental strength. So much to learn from this incredible ophthalmologist. He is also leading the growth of the ESCRS to become the global leader in cataract and refractive surgery.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Sometimes you are fortunate to have that one clinical professor in your training who teaches you so much outside of the spotlight. Sure, you have many faculty members at your institution but there is this one attending at your primary surgical site who is a true gem and teaches you more than anyone else. That perfectly describes Dr Tim Steinemann, a renowned ophthalmologist and teacher from Cleveland. We explore his extensive experience teaching residents, his dedication to patient safety advocacy, and the value of experiential learning through visual clinical material (check out his Instagram channel).
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Imagine starting from the bottom and then building a large eye institute with 13 locations in multiple states. That is exactly what Dr Jonathan Woolfson has accomplished and in this episode he shares the details and insights into this success. He shares advice on building a multi-state eye surgical institute, overcoming a major career setback after being terminated by a large surgical provider, and navigating economic downturns by diversifying services. So much to learn from this amazingly successful ophthalmologist.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest is Dr Dan Reinstein, a London-based refractive surgeon, physicist, and professional jazz saxophonist who pioneered high-frequency digital ultrasound for corneal imaging. He details how his discovery of the corneal epithelium’s fluid-like compensatory behavior allows it to mask stromal irregularities, making it essential for identifying hidden keratoconus that traditional topography might miss. He also discusses the clinical benefits of presbyopic corneal laser treatments. We discuss career pearls, emphasizing the importance of surgical standardization, bimanual dexterity, and the critical need for surgeons to maintain a healthy balance in life.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Ophthalmologists are realizing that for lamellar corneal transplantation, PDEK (Pre-Descemet's Endothelial Keratoplasty) is better than DMEK, which is better than DSEK. I enjoyed a lecture from Dr Dinh Thi Hoang Anh from Viet Nam and Dr Yury Kalinnikov from Russia where they taught the nuances to ensure success with PDEK. Because it uses Dua’s layer, PDEK provides significantly greater structural integrity than the delicate Descemet's membrane used in DMEK. This added toughness simplifies tissue handling and prevents the frequent tearing seen in DMEK. Furthermore, PDEK allows for easier graft centration and unfolding, reducing surgical time while maintaining excellent visual outcomes.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest, Dr Joaquín Fernández, led the global team that came up with an evidence-based classification of simultaneous vision IOLs which you can read here https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12928794/. This is so important for us to understand the different optical designs, explain them to our patients, and choose the best options for their vision correction. In this podcast we go over a functional and logical way of classifying all current and all future IOLs and how to differentiate them. If you perform cataract surgery, you truly must listen to this podcast!
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Our guest ophthalmologist is a world-renowned expert in translational research that is revolutionizing cornea care. Professor Pedram Hamrah specializes in complex ocular surface diseases, focusing on neuropathic corneal pain and neurotrophic keratitis. His groundbreaking research utilizes in vivo confocal microscopy and AI to identify biomarkers for corneal nerve damage. His work will directly translate to improved outcomes for our patients.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
What if you are mid-career and you decide that you want to move to another state? Well, you can do it very successfully just like our podcast guest Dr Jodi Luchs who moved from New York to Florida. In this podcast he explains the details which will help you figure out if this is what you want and then how to achieve it. Dr Luchs is also highly experienced in clinical trials and he explains the best way for you to get started with that too. He is also Chief Medical Officer of Stuart Therapeutics and Chief Science Advisor for InFocus Capital Partners. There is so much to learn from him and I'm sure you will enjoy this podcast.
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Our podcast guest is Dr David Gunn who is a corneal, cataract, and refractive surgeon in Brisbane, Australia and I admire his drive to push himself to learn new, advanced surgical techniques. And he accomplishes this by initially learning from surgical videos - the CataractCoach way! (Which I learned from the Godfather of surgical videos, Dr Bob Osher.) He decided that he wanted to learn the CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) technique pioneered by Dr Soosan Jacob and he then created a free planning tool at CairsPlan.com so that you can learn too.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our guest surgeon, Dr Rebecca Metzinger joins to share her extensive experience teaching residents (both Tulane and LSU) at major inner-city and veterans' hospitals in New Orleans. The discussion explores managing complex surgical cases, the learning curve of ophthalmic surgery, and how to be an outstanding surgeon. Dr. Metzinger also offers invaluable mentorship advice for all surgeons, from the young ones in training to the seasoned ones like me. She has so much to offer that I'm sure you will learn from this episode.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our guest is Dr Mary Qiu, a brilliant glaucoma specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. We explore Dr. Qiu's groundbreaking approach to managing neovascular glaucoma (NVG) where she advocates for an individualized treatment spectrum, introduced through her innovative "SCOPING" protocol (Salvaging the Conventional Outflow Pathway in Neovascular Glaucoma). She also details her creative "Turtleplast" technique for repairing tube erosions. You will enjoy our discussion on surgical innovation, specialized patient care, and mentoring the next generation of ophthalmologists.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
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Our podcast guest, Dr John Jarstad is a pioneering ophthalmologist, innovator, and humanitarian at USF Tampa in Florida, USA. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Jarstad has taught surgery in 25 countries and is credited with training approximately 90% of the phaco surgeons in Indonesia. He is the inventor of the "Zombie" Double Tap technique, a highly efficient method for managing IOP at the end of cataract surgery (which I use). His other innovations include the first Array MFIOL, the Sunshine CXL technique, and authoring a book about his humanitarian work.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our guest is Professor David Granet who reveals the mind-blowing speed of AI development in medicine, noting 50 new developments occurred in less than a month. There is a 100% certainty that AI will change your ophthalmology career and you need to prepare for that. Patients are already engaging with AI using it for everything from understanding diagnoses and procedure options to insurance claims. However, the adoption of this technology introduces critical legal and ethical challenges, creating a potential no-win scenario where physicians could be held liable both for using or not using AI, compounded by the lack of regulation for software updates.
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You can learn about his amazing fellowship here and the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus which he co-founded.
Our podcast guest bridges the clinical and surgical aspects of ophthalmology with cutting edge basic science research about the cornea. Professor Edgar Espana MD from the University of South Florida in Tampa. In this podcast we cover many important topics like how we can modulate, treat, and prevent corneal scarring; how collagen determines the stiffness of the cornea; and understanding incision architecture and the best ways of suturing. I'm confident that you will learn valuable clinical pearls from this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest today is Dr Satya V. Reddy who is an anterior segment surgeon in Louisiana, USA and we talk about one of the most important issues that you will face in your life: how to balance building a practice with having a family (and personal) life that you can enjoy. I have struggled with this and have made many mistakes. Now we realize that the concept of "delayed gratification" may not be the best approach. We talk about the challenges and how to figure out the right recipe and balance for you and your life. I know you will find this very useful.
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Our guest is Dr. Eduardo Alfonso who has been Chairman and Director of the legendary Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for almost 2 decades. We discuss his amazing leadership of the world’s top-ranked eye hospital, his pioneering "Moon Shot" initiative for the whole eye transplant, and the transformative role of AI in ophthalmology. Join us as we explore the future of vision with a true global visionary. There is a reason why Dr Alfonso has kept Bascom Palmer at the very top and there is so much we can learn from him.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
This podcast taught me so much about integrative and functional medicine, which is something that is not really taught in ophthalmology residency. Dr Rudrani Banik is a neuro-ophthalmologist who has a deep expertise in ocular nutrition and she is coordinating an anonymous Ocular Nutrition Survey so we can identify the gaps in nutrition education for ophthalmologists. She has also written two books on the topic: Beyond Carrots- Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z and its companion cookbook, Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen. She also is the founder of The Eye Summit™ 2026 which is taking place online May 11-15, 2026 and is free.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
About 30 years ago the initial clinical trials and studies for the FDA approval of LASIK were done and our podcast guest was there and a key member of that team. Professor Keith Walter MD has been involved in advancing refractive surgery, both corneal and lenticular, for three decades. He is also the surgeon who taught us all that operating room temperature and humidity control is critical for excimer laser refractive accuracy. In this podcast we have a great discussion about the early days of corneal refractive surgery and how you can do better surgery. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Professor Sonia Yoo MD is a refractive and cataract surgeon at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the Univeristy of Miami, FL, USA. Having known her for 20+ years, I have learned so much from her great lectures and brilliant mind about refractive surgery. In this podcast we cover the full spectrum of both corneal and lenticular refractive surgery and we go through many patient scenarios to learn how she delivers the best outcome in each case.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
At many ophthalmic meetings over the years, particularly at the AECOS Aspen meeting (formerly the Dulaney AIRS: Aspen Invitational Refractive Symposium), Bill Bond MD presented his Bond Report which was a crowd favorite. In this presentation he discusses amazing life lessons that we all tend to learn the hard way over time. Similar to the comedian talking about life truths and everyone has a good laugh because of how true they are, the Bond Report did the same with an ophthalmology slant. This podcast is full of wisdom and laughs and I think you'll enjoy it. You can catch his Dr Bond Report on YouTube - I'm a subscriber!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest is neuro-ophthalmologist Andrew Lee MD who is Chair & Professor at the Blanton Eye Institute at Houston Methodist in Texas, USA. He is widely regarded as a brilliant teacher and has a very educational YouTube channel that I'm sure you will enjoy. In this podcast we talk about 5 critical neuro-ophthalmology diagnoses that you cannot afford to miss, how neuro-adaptation works with multifocal IOLs, important lessons for applying to ophthalmology residency, and even how space flight affects the eyes of astronauts. I'm sure you will learn so much from this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
I was at the Ophthalmo Cordoba conference in Argentina and I saw a great presentation about complex ocular trauma cases. The surgeon, Dr David Kohn Bitran from Santiago, Chile is incredibly talented and he has a deep expertise in ocular trauma. In this podcast we go into detail about successfully managing open globe injuries and it was a learning experience for me. I promise that you will learning something valuable from this podcast, just like I did!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Professor Ozlem Evren Kemer MD is an internationally renowned expert in cataract, cornea, and anterior segment surgery and I have had the pleasure of working with her at many ophthalmic conferences around the world. She is a gifted surgeon but more importantly, she is one of the world's best teachers of ophthalmic surgery. In this podcast we discuss the keys to success in surgical training for young surgeons and how we can all improve our surgical skills. I am sure you will learn a lot from her incredible wisdom.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
I first met Dr Rehan Ahmed more than 15 years ago when he was an ophthalmology resident at Baylor University in Texas (one of the top eye surgery training programs in the USA) and even then he was notable as a superstar. He has continued that trajectory as a highly skilled ophthalmologist and has also pioneered into the new world of AI (artificial intelligence or augmented intelligence) in eye care and he is the host of a great podcast called "AI in Eye Care" which I can highly recommend.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Teaching the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons is monumental task and it requires a teacher who has great surgical skill, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to transform beginners into master surgeons. Dr Rafael Vazquez Rojas is a perfect fit for that position and I had the pleasure of spending time learning from him and with him while visiting Mexico recently. He is a superstar (and an ophthalmic artist too!) and you will be hearing more from him in the years to come. In this podcast he offers great advice about the best methods for beginners to blossom into master surgeons. I am sure you will find it useful and enjoyable.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
I wish I heard this podcast when I was a younger surgeon, still in my first few years of practice. But even listening to it now, Dr Francis Price offers so much great information about what you must know about USA health insurance reform and the future of your practice. Dr Price is a keen expert in corneal transplantation, especially lamellar techniques, but we got so involved in the discussion about health care reform that we didn't even get to any of those topics. If you're a young surgeon, you must listen to this podcast and then take action to secure your future practice! Please tell your colleagues about it as well.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
The first time I met Dr Jerman Alqahtani was about 20 years ago at a wetlab session at the ASCRS meeting where I was impressed with his surgical skills. He is an expert in cataract and anterior segment surgery in Saudi Arabia and he has a priority of learning new surgical techniques every year. This is a great mindset and it is the way to become a world-class surgeon. This podcast has great advice for all surgeons who desire to keep their skills sharp.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our guest surgeon is Dr Joaquin De Rojas, an up and coming star in the ophthalmology world who reminds us to keep our curiosity and keep challenging ourselves. He has succeeded in the setting of a private equity-owned practice and shares his insight as to how you can follow suit. He also continues to push his own limits becoming a better surgeon and innovating in the eye surgery space. We talk about AI innovations in ophthalmology and how you can get involved too. I think you'll find the conversation very interesting and informative, especially for our younger colleagues.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Abhay Vasavada is a renowned surgeon, pioneer, and educator who has changed the way we approach complex cataract cases. He has taught all of us so much and many of the techniques that you use today have originated with him. In this podcast we talk about some of these challenging cataract cases and he gives insights into becoming a better surgeon. I know you will enjoy this engaging conversation.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest has definitely achieved a life well-lived. Dr Cyres Mehta from Mumbai, India is an ophthalmologist, a professional motorcycle racer, a seasoned weight-lifter, and a world traveler who shares with us some incredible insights of his life journey. There are so many great words of wisdom and pearls for success that I'm sure you will find applicable to your own path in life. We had a great discussion and I know you'll enjoy it.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
One day you think that it would be great to get a few colleagues together to discuss challenging cases and new techniques. And then just a few years later it becomes a large meeting with 800 colleagues! This is the path of OftalmoCordoba, a fantastic eye meeting in Cordoba, Argentina which I enjoyed attending recently. It was really fantastic and it is the creation of Dr Ticiano Giobellina who is a talented surgeon in that city at his clinic. In this podcast you will learn how to go from an idea to a big success with hard work and persistence.
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Our podcast guest is the amazing Dr Alison Chiu who practices at Pure Sight Eye Surgeons in Sydney, Australia. She is an expert cataract and refractive surgeon and a great inspiration for young surgeons looking to find their path and become a leader in ophthalmology. I am confident that you will learn so much from this podcast and she will help you determine the groundwork that will shape your career. Truly great advice from this genuine and highly talented surgeon.
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What are the most effective ways to teach surgery to the next generation of ophthalmologists? In this podcast, renowned teacher Dr John Ferris delves into that topic and with his extensive experience with surgical simulators, wet labs, didactic teaching, and direct mentorship he offers keen insight that can help you become a better surgeon. I've had the pleasure of working with him in multiple small projects and I have always been impressed with his top notch teaching ability.
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Our guest today, Dr Gustavo Hüning, is an outstanding surgeon who does cataract surgery, retina surgery, and also surgical repair of complex eye trauma. He has an innovative approach to advancing ophthalmic surgery and was even involved in the early development of the heads-up 3D displays for surgical visualization. He also aims to bring the best from around the world to his clinic in Santa Maria, RS, Brazil by traveling extensively and spending time with colleagues around the world. I enjoyed hosting him when he was in Los Angeles and I was rewarded with wise surgical insight and advice as well as great friendship.
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Understanding imposter syndrome and unconscious bias are topics that are passionate to Dr Tina Khanam and in this podcast we explore these topics. These are complex topics and my goal in this podcast was to improve my rudimentary understanding of these issues so that together we can recognize, reflect, and reinvent. In my personal life, I have never paid much attention to any biases against me because I felt that my true power comes from within and I can always succeed if I work hard enough. But perhaps that is not the case for everyone. I know you'll enjoy this though-provoking episode and I encourage your comments below.
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Professor Guillermo Amescua MD is an expert in complex anterior segment surgery including cataract, cornea, and ocular surface. We have previously featured his surgical cases on CataractCoach.com and he always has great pearls and advice to share. He is noted to be one of the favorite professors of the residents and fellows at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. In this podcast we explore his best advice for all of us to improve our surgical skills and to learn new techniques for anterior segment surgery. I'm sure you will find it very valuable. And be sure to check out his CorneaPapi instagram channel!
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Dr Claudio Trindade is a surgeon, inventor, and pioneer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil who is the youngest ophthalmologist to ever win the ASCRS Grand Prize at the Film Festival. His winning entry was for his invention, the XtraFocus implant which is a piggyback device that has a small 1.3 mm central aperture to help patients with irregular corneas such as those with keratoconus. The amazing part is that he had an idea, then developed it, presented it to industry partners, and then got it produced and approved for use in many countries. All of this within a few years. If you have a great idea, you must listen to this podcast to learn how you can also achieve this success.
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Claudio's instagram and YouTube channel are also helpful to understand this technology.
Dr. Pannet Pangputhipong, a pioneer of phacoemulsification in Thailand, is renowned for his innovative cataract techniques and exceptional teaching. He has taught and performed live surgeries globally, earning accolades such as the APACRS Certified Educator Award, the Lim Lecture Award, and Italy’s “Best Surgeon Award.” He led Thailand’s national cataract blindness eradication campaign, receiving many awards. He currently serves as President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT) and the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS). He is an engineer and approaches challenging cataract cases with that mindset. This podcast will change the way you approach cases like white cataracts and posterior polar. His YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@pannetpangputhipong8027
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Dr Ben LaHood is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Adelaide, Australia who is undoubtedly one of the funniest ophthalmologists you will find. He uses that sharp wit to teach ophthalmic surgery with passion and humor. I recently lectured with him in Asia and I can verify that he is just as fantastic in person. On Instagram he maintains an active and educational presence under the handle @drbenlahood. He shares surgical images and videos, including both successful cases and those with learning opportunities, to foster peer learning and international collaboration. He successfully bridges academia, clinical excellence, and digital education. His skincare line is at drbenlahood.com
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking at a great eye conference in Manila in the Philippines which was run by Professor Victor Caparas, the Chairman of Ophthalmology of The Medical City. He has built an incredible team and large department from scratch over the past few decades and in this podcast he reveals the secrets to success. He is an incredible ophthalmologist with a great passion for helping patients and teaching surgery. I am confident that you will glean valuable insights that will help you build your career and future.
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Today our podcast is just me, answering so many great questions that have been sent in by our viewers and listeners. The topics cover the range from philosophical to personal to surgical to learning. To make this as real as possible there are no edits in this video -- it is me talking straight for an hour so feel free to hit the 1.5x or 2x button on your player! I think you will really enjoy it and learn from some of my mistakes so that you can have a better career and life. It's straight from the heart and I would love to see your feedback in the comments.
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I was recently asked which ophthalmologist had the biggest impact on my career (and life) and it is without a doubt Robert H. Osher MD who is the Godfather of Ophthalmic Surgical Videos. He is the original professor who used video to teach new techniques to surgeons from around the world, training thousands and ultimately benefitting millions of patients. He launched his Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, and Glaucoma Surgery in 1985 and is still going strong. He has so much to teach everyone and I assure you this podcast will give you important lessons that will improve your career and your life.
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As ophthalmologists, we are smart and hard working and that's how we earned one of the coveted spots to do this specialty (only 525 spots in the USA per year which is up from 460 in years prior). What if we applied those same talents to the world of Wall Street Finance, Investment banking, or hedge funds? Would we have been happier and now retired before age 50? Our podcast guest today is Dr Nitin Chopra who did college at Stanford then an MBA from Wharton and spent 10 successful years working in finance. But then he decided to apply to medical school and become an ophthalmologist! Truly a fascinating journey and a great discussion with amazing insight.
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Dr Pradip Mohanta is a very talented ophthalmic surgeon and teacher with a YouTube channel which is full of great videos. If you are keen on learning new surgical techniques, particularly with anterior segment surgery, there is so much that he can teach you. In this podcast we cover his path in ophthalmology, his secrets to success, and how best to learn new techniques and tailor your surgery to the specific eye conditions.
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Dr Stephen Lash is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Southampton, England and the author of a book that will be of great interest to you: Improving Surgical Skills and Outcomes which you can find here. We speak in depth about the steps you can take today to become a better surgeon and what are the characteristics that make for a good surgeon. Definitely worth a listen and I'm confident that you will glean some pearls to help in your own career as an ophthalmic surgeon.
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Dr Milind Pande (or Mr Milind Pande as surgeons are properly addressed in England) is a world class ophthalmologist who I've looked up to for 20 years. I first presented a lecture at his Royal College of Ophthalmologists meeting in Hull, England in 2005 and I was there again about 10 years later and then finally once more just last month. It's a fantastic meeting where the discussions by the speakers and the audience often teaches us more than the lectures. Milind has also started a revolutionary new company, CustomLens AI, which harnesses the power of AI to help both surgeons and patients. It helps surgeons select the best surgical options to optimize vision for each specific patient and it aids patients setting appropriate expectations.
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Today we feature Dr Neel Pasricha who is a cornea specialist and expert with anterior segment surgery who also performs ground breaking research on ocular surface electrophysiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In this podcast we delve into important surgical developments that can help you deliver a higher level of care to your patients. I really admire young ophthalmologists like Neel who are leading the way for the future of ophthalmology.
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Professor Prem Subramanian MD PhD is an expert in neuro-ophthalmology as both a medical and surgical subspecialty. He forged an amazing path in ophthalmology and due to his experiences in treating trauma patients, he developed world class skills in orbital surgical treatment. If you have an interest in this field, there are so many great resources such as NANOS, a vitrual library, and more information about the neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at University of Colorado.
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Starting your own private practice is absolutely 100% possible today and in this podcast Dr Jennifer Loh will explain how she did this from scratch. She has grown her practice and has since added 5 additional doctors to her staff. And this started from a simple idea: create your own practice where you can deliver the highest level of care and be your own boss. She has so many great pearls of wisdom that every young ophthalmologist should learn. You will truly enjoy and learn so much from this podcast.
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Most ophthalmologists do not stick with their first job for the entirety of their careers. And that is perfectly fine because we all need to find the right fit for ourselves, and that, too, can evolve over time. Our guest, Dr Alison Early, enjoyed working at her first job right out of residency and she flourished, racking up great surgical experience. But after a few years, she realized that the best option would be to become her own boss and start a boutique solo practice focused on cataract and refractive surgery. You can follow her path and see her progress via her popular instagram page https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisonearly/ and if you are thinking about doing this too, let me encourage you to do it!
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For this podcast our guest is Dr Deborah Ristvedt who is an ophthalmic surgeon who practices in a small town, Alexandra, Minnesota, and transitioned her practice from a small solo family venture into part of a larger group under the Vance Thompson Vision umbrella. This has given her increased resources and has allowed her to grow the practice substantially. She is now able to focus on doing more surgery and spending less time doing other administrative duties. She explains how she has navigated the different phases of her career and her personal life. There are so many great learning points in this podcast, especially for our younger colleagues.
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If you were at the last ASCRS meeting then you know that the winner of the high impact surgical tip award was Dr Priya Narang who taught us how to perform a pinhole pupilloplasty for cases of irregular corneal distortion. She is a brilliant ophthalmologist and a master of complex anterior segment surgeries. In this podcast we learn insight into innovating new surgical procedures. She has since evolved into performing a reverse 4-throw pupilloplasty so that the sutures are hidden under the iris.
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We all love to learn surgical pearls from YouTube videos, and our podcast guest today, Dr Deepak Megur, is a pro at making great videos. His YouTube channel hosts more than 500 surgical teaching videos and has garnered tens of thousands of subscribers and tens of millions of views. While I'm sure you love watching our CataractCoach videos on youtube, I encourage you to also learn from his channel. We all share the learning together. As you will learn in this podcast, great surgery is in your mind, not only your hands.
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Our podcast guest is Dr Andrzej Dmitriew who is more than simply an ophthalmologist. He is an amazing person who went from professional athletics to a serious heart condition that nearly cost his life. He then went on to become a very successful refractive surgeon in his hometown in Poland who also travels the world teaching surgical techniques. I'm sure that you will enjoy his journey and it will give you the drive and determination to truly succeed in your life and career.
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Professor Ken Nischal MD is a pioneer in pediatric anterior segment surgery, particularly cataract and corneal surgery for our youngest patients. His technique of TIPP (two incision push pull) for capsulorhexis creation transformed the way that we approach baby lensectomy and we will feature that video tomorrow as video 2576. Worldwide, most pediatric cataract surgery is performed by anterior segment surgeons like you and me rather than by dedicated pediatric ophthalmologists due to the rarity of these specialists. In this podcast we cover so many very important topics that you must know about pediatric cataract surgery.
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Our guest surgeon, Dr Sourabh Patwardhan is a renowned professor and surgical teacher for anterior segment surgery, particularly cataract surgery. He has many great teaching videos on YouTube, a free phaco handbook here, and he offers in-person training for a few weeks (or longer) at his institute in India. In this podcast he offers some great advice for young surgeons that you will find very valuable, no matter where in the world you have trained. If you have an idea for a future podcast guest, please let me know by commenting below.
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When I was at the Italian Cataract & Refractive surgery meeting (Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia della Cataratta e Refrattiva), I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Miguel Rechichi and I enjoyed the conversation so much that I invited him to be on our podcast to share his experiences with everyone. He has an amazing enthusiasm for learning and now, as an experienced cataract and anterior segment surgeon, he is learning retina and posterior segment surgery as well. He explains his drive to keep learning and progressing with surgical skills which is something we all need to embrace.
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I attend many ophthalmic surgical lectures every year and many meetings in many countries. And you know that the lecture is amazing when I start taking notes! Dr Beeran Meghpara is a cornea, refractive, cataract, and anterior segment surgeon and professor at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, USA. His surgical pearls about nanophthalmic eyes and Fuchs' dystrophy eyes have helped me perform better surgery for my patients. We cover some of those important topics and then we have a detailed conversation about the reality of private practice versus academia versus private equity owned practices. It is truly eye opening! If you are a young surgeon you MUST listen to this podcast -- and then you can thank us later!
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This is a really fun and engaging podcast with a truly remarkable surgeon, Dr Steve Sarkisian from Oklahoma City, OK, USA. He specializes in truly cutting edge glaucoma therapies and has been an innovator in so many trials for new glaucoma devices and procedures that his middle name is now "MIGS". Ok, I'm kidding, but he is truly remarkable and there is so much to learn from him. Plus he is the only ophthalmologist I know who can give me a run in bench press. Well, probably Johnny Gayton MD too, but still. I enjoyed this podcast so much and I am sure you will too!
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Professor Stephen Klyce PhD has truly innovated so much when it comes to the cornea, kerato-refractive surgery, corneal pathology like keratoconus, and just about every corneal diagnostic device in our clinics. Every day when we look at a topography map of the cornea to plan cataract surgery and astigmatic treatment, we are relying on his large body of work over the past decades. In this podcast we talk about all of these topics plus important pearls that you must know for success in surgery. You will learn so much.
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I first met Dr Helen Wu more than 20 years ago when she taught me great surgical pearls for techniques of LASIK (which was very different compared to the amazing technology we have now). She is a truly gifted teacher and professor and has taught refractive surgery to thousands of ophthalmologists over the past few decades. She also has a deep expertise in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and uveitis. She has a keen interest in teaching the Refractive Surgery Alliance fellows from around the world. In this podcast she gives great advice that will help you in your career.
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Our guest is Dr Malik Kahook who is a professor, surgeon, scientist, and inventor (with 80+ patents in ophthalmology!) at the University of Colorado in Denver. You have likely used one of his devices, the Kahook Dual Blade / KDB Glide to treat glaucoma in your patients and he has influenced other parts of ophthalmology that also impact your practice. His way of thinking is different and refreshing and he strives to foster innovation in ophthalmology via translational research. In this podcast you will learn to much and it will energize you to put in the effort to develop some of your own ideas into future practice.
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We have been hearing about in-office (or in-clinic) surgery suites where we can perform intra-ocular surgery such as cataract surgery without having to go to an ASC (ambulatory surgery center). Decades ago we shifted from performing ocular surgery in hospitals to out-patient surgery centers and today that is where we perform most of our cases. Some surgeons are now predicting that we will make another move, from the ASC to an in-office/in-clinic surgery suite. Our podcast guest today is Dr Parag Majmudar who runs the Chicago Cornea practice and is a Professor at Rush University. He has started Syt Surgical to help ophthalmologists start doing OBS: Office Based Surgery. This is something you must learn about.
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Sometimes we are so involved in our own practices that we forget about the very important public health aspects of ophthalmology. This includes so much such as determining the best procedures and practices for our patients but also how to critically look at the data. When we see a Medicare cut to certain MIGS procedures, is it any surprise that the other MIGS procedures grow much faster in popularity among surgeons? We explore these topics and much more with our podcast guest Professor Kuldev Singh MD MPH who is a glaucoma specialist at Stanford University. This podcast is a truly fascinating discussion with an incredibly bright leader and thinker who gives keen insight into so many important topics. You will love it.
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Nothing beats hard work and determination. And that certainly sums up the stellar career trajectory of Dr Greg Parkhurst. He decided to start a private refractive surgery practice from the ground up and he has built it into a very successful endeavor in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Over the years I have heard his name more and more, and I reached out to him to learn the secrets to his success. He truly has some fantastic advice and it is really great to learn his work ethic and outlook with his practice, his fellowship, his foundation, and his life. Truly inspirational.
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Our guest today is Dr Nikolina Budimlija who runs a dedicated Ocular Surface Disease Clinic and has a deep expertise in the subject. She is a member of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), European Society of Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease Specialists (EuCornea), and the ESCRS. She offers some great practical advice for ophthalmologists like me who love eye surgery but have less passion for ocular surface disorders such as dry eye syndrome and tear insufficiency. She offers some great advice that will help you in your own clinic.
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Dr Lucy Shen is an associate professor of ophthalmology at Mass Eye & Ear, Harvard Medical School where she specializes in complex glaucoma cases and directs the glaucoma fellowship. In addition to her patient care duties, she also mentors medical students and residents while also performing important research in glaucoma imaging and detection. She is a talented surgeon and great educator and has submitted some great glaucoma videos which we will share in the coming weeks. There is so much to learn from Dr Lucy Shen and I'm sure you will enjoy this podcast.
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For our 100th podcast episode, we have a very special guest... Prof. Pradeep Prasad, MD, MBA who is the host of our sister channel RetinaRounds.com where you can sign up for the free daily email. The first post on RetinaRounds.com will be premiering next week on March 1, 2025. Dr. Pradeep Prasad is a leader in the field of ophthalmology, vitreoretinal diseases and medical education having served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for over a decade and Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program Director at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Pradeep also earned his MBA and for his upcoming podcast he will also be delving into the important business aspects of ophthalmology.
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Dr Rich Davidson is an anterior segment surgeon and Professor at the University of Colorado, USA. He has spent his entire career after training as a faculty member at that institution and has trained scores of residents and fellows over the past 20 years. In this podcast he shares his best advice for maximizing your success in residency, fellowship, and then even in practice. If you are an ophthalmologist under age 40, this podcast is a MUST for you. And if you're older than that (like me), you will STILL learn amazing things from this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Our podcast guest is Dr Dee Stephenson who is a cataract surgeon in Venice, Florida, USA who has a passion for the newest surgical technologies and techniques which she teaches at many national and international meetings. She has been a strong advocate about the power of private practice, particularly solo practice, and she shares her best pearls and words of wisdom for success in your own career. I've been fortunate to have her as a trusted colleague for decades and I have learned so much from her sage advice. I'm sure that you will enjoy (and learn from) this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Jack Parker is a corneal specialist who has truly mastered the art of lamellar surgery and amazingly performs more than 1000 surgeries per year in his clinic-based operating room. And that is without IV anesthesia, using only room air, and without any required head positioning. We have previously featured great cases from him and he makes it look easy. His story and path in ophthalmology is really fascinating and I know you'll find it fascinating. He also shares videos of corneal techniques on his own channel.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Ivan Gabrić is a refractive surgeon who is advancing the limits of corneal refractive surgery and I enjoyed visiting him at the Svjetlost Eye Clinic in Zagreb, Croatia where he performed innovative corneal lenticular refractive surgery. This included unusual cases such as pure myopic cylinder which can be very tricky due to the lenticule shape. I even enjoyed seeing the patients at the post-op day 1 visit so that I could truly appreciate the amazing results. If you would like to visit the clinic to observe surgeries, he welcomes you and you can email him directly.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Erik Mertens is an ophthalmologist in Antwerp, Belgium at the Medipolis clinic where he performs refractive surgery, both lenticular and corneal, as well as some oculoplastic procedures. He has built his clinic and a worldwide reputation over the years and in this podcast he gives his best words of wisdom for success in your own practice. Since our European colleagues often get new surgical ophthalmic technologies before we do in the USA, it may be particularly interesting to hear his input so your can prepare your practice for what is coming.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Rupa Wong specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at her clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and she has developed a worldwide following for her efforts in educating the public about eye related issues. In this podcast, I learned so much from her that I ended up taking notes! On her website she has a number of great resources, including time management with the Eisenhower matrix, how to politely say no, and more. We also learned about how to earn CME (continuing medical education) hours from doing your favorite things like watching CataractCoach videos.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr Bruno Trindade is a corneal, cataract, and refractive surgeon in Belo Horizonte, Brazil where is does private practice as well as professor duties with his residents and fellows at a large public hospital. He (and his family) have a long history of producing award-winning surgical videos to teach techniques of anterior segment surgery at major meetings like the ASCRS. He also runs the IOCM-MG Festival de Videos which I had the pleasure of attending recently. In this podcast we learn how to compress the learning curve of surgical ophthalmology.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
Dr David Kang 강성용 is a refractive and cataract surgeon in Seoul, South Korea where is also a Professor at two local universities. He has a particular expertise in corneal refractive surgery and he has seen his practice transition from primarily doing LASIK and PRK, to now doing nearly exclusively corneal lenticule extraction. Because he has access to technologies that are unavailable in the USA (due to lack of FDA clearance), he is often at the forefront of these newer methods years ahead. In this podcast we talk about the future of corneal refractive surgery and how we can use much lower energy to create better quality vision for our patients.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
I first met Dr Nicole Fram almost 20 years ago when she was a resident at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, USA. I was there giving a series of lectures as a visiting professor in their department and was impressed with Dr Fram and her co-residents. In the past two decades Dr Fram has cemented her role as an expert with complex re-operations where patients need an IOL exchange or anterior segment reconstruction. She is in the Los Angeles area and I am fortunate to be one of her partners in our large Beverly Hills surgery center. I am confident that you will enjoy this podcast and even learn some great pearls in dealing with challenging patients and cases.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support. One more Harrow sponsored podcast is coming next Sunday and then their turn comes to an end. If you would like to learn about sponsoring the top podcast in ophthalmology, please reach out.
The real world is a different place than what you experienced during your ophthalmology training and navigating this new frontier can be challenging. Our guest today is Dr Lisa Nijm who is both an ophthalmologist and an attorney who has started the Real World Ophthalmology endeavor to help. This encompasses the website, a podcast, social media pages, online webinars, in-person live events and more. Truly remarkable. She also advises young ophthalmologists about negotiating during the job hunting process and runs the Women in Ophthalmology program.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Severe damage to the ocular surface can mean near total loss of vision for patients and these complex injuries require specialized care for rehabilitation. Our guest surgeon is Prof. Edward Holland MD who has developed techniques such as the Cincinnati procedure for Ocular Surface Transplantation and has now started the Holland Foundation For Sight to establish multiple centers of excellence across the USA (and eventually internationally) to teach other ophthalmologists these techniques. There are estimated to be more than 100,000 patients in the USA alone who could benefit from this type of anterior segment reconstruction. At the end of this podcast we have more information about the foundation and then tomorrow's CataractCoach video will showcase these surgical techniques in detail.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Building a world-class eye institute and research laboratory is a large task that takes decades to accomplish. Our guest surgeon Dr Naren Shetty and his family have built Narayana Nethralaya (which literally means temple of the eye) in Bangalore, India. I had a chance to visit this amazing institution and spend time learning about the incredible research, including basic science, clinical, and computational. In this podcast we talk about what it takes to achieve this and how our practices will change in the near future with the addition of new technologies that have come from the research laboratory.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
We have previously featured a few videos of artificial iris implants and every time, I am amazed at the functional and cosmetic results. Our guest today is Dr Michael Snyder who has built a practice at the Cincinnati Eye Institute where he does many of these complex cases every week. This must be the world's largest volume of experience with these tough surgeries. In this podcast we cover the history of the procedure, how it has evolved, and pearls for success. Truly a fascinating discussion that I am sure you will enjoy.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
One of the most amazing and dynamic ophthalmologists whom you will ever meet is Professor Ramesh Ayyala, Chairman of Ophthalmology at University of South Florida in Tampa. His path in ophthalmology has taken him around the world and as such he is licensed to practice in three continents. He specializes in both glaucoma and cornea and has given us some amazing videos here on CataractCoach. He is passionate about teaching the next generation of surgeons and also brining the best care to all patients, from all walks of life. This podcast has some incredible life lessons that will benefit listeners at any stage of their careers.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Our podcast guest is Dr German Bianchi from Cordoba, Argentina where he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. In addition to his busy surgical practice, he also teaches these techniques across the globe and through his meeting Oftalmo Cordoba which he co-hosts with others. In this podcast we discuss his approach to various surgical cases and his great experience with the IPCL phakic IOL (not currently available in the USA market) including the technique for best results. I recently spent a day with him during the ESCRS in Barcelona (Sept 2024) and I really enjoyed his company and knew that I must have him as a guest on our podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor Gene de Juan Jr has an incredible lifetime of innovations and inventions where great ideas are turned into ophthalmology practice. In this episode we talk about his time at Duke University (with the father of vitrectomy, Prof Robert Machemer), the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California (USC). He is now a professor at UCSF and he leads ForSight Labs. You have certainly enjoyed using his inventions from small gauge vitrectomy, to retinal disease, to glaucoma shunts, and much more.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
In this very special podcast episode, we feature a father-son due of Dr Luis J. Escaf and Dr Luis C. Escaf, both from Barranquilla, Colombia at the Clinica Oftalmologica del Caribe. This podcast is also about half in English and half in Spanish. The story behind this amazing clinic is very compelling: it started with just a single exam room and now it is a huge facility with more than 50 doctors, treating thousands of patients per day.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Audrey Rostov is a talented corneal and cataract surgeon in the Seattle area with a passion of combining aspects of private practice with global surgical teaching. She reflects back on her past decades and offers some critically important advice for navigating the different periods of our careers and also how to change gears and pivot. Great pearls of wisdom which I wished I learned earlier in life. If you are a younger ophthalmologist, this is amazing knowledge to glean now.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr John Berdahl is an anterior segment surgeon in South Dakota USA with a special interest in glaucoma. In this podcast he explains how he approaches the physics of glaucoma and asks us if intra-cranial pressure can affect glaucoma. It is an interesting question and I think that he is truly on to something. Perhaps we need to rethink the way that we treat glaucoma in order to help preserve vision in our patients. A truly fascinating discussion and food for thought.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor Shady Awwad is a refractive surgeon with a deep expertise in complex cases including helping patients who need multiple procedures such as cross-linking, corneal stromal allogenic implants, excimer laser ablation, and then phakic IOL implantation. His revolutionary way of thinking has earned him the Waring Medal in ophthalmology and he continues to innovate. In this podcast we discuss just how much refractive surgery has progressed and where it is headed in the future. The top vision restrictive pathology in the world is refractive error and we have great ways to surgically address that. I am confident that you will enjoy the podcast and learn so much.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Mitch Jackson is a refractive, cataract, and anterior segment surgeon in the Chicago area with a zest for life who is also a world-class DJ with a deep expertise in music. He has been through family challenges where has learn from his late brother to say, "I did" instead of "I wish" and that is a fantastic philosophy. He has built a busy private practice and has been involved in the evolution of refractive surgery, both corneal and lenticular. His work as a professional DJ and his status as a key opinion leader in ophthalmology have taken him around the world. This podcast offers valuable pearls about success in practice and also satisfaction in life.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Inder Paul Singh is a glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Wisconsin, USA where he runs a private practice that was started by his father many decades ago. Paul is a great surgeon and a fantastic teacher and he helps educate practicing ophthalmologists like us about the new techniques and technologies that are being developed. In this podcast we talk about all kids of MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries), YAG laser for vitreous floaters, single-handed vitrectomy, and even lasers for possible presbyopia. He also offers some great advice for young ophthalmologists.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Ralph Chu is a cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA where he started his practice 25 years ago. He's a brilliant clinician, a talented surgeon, and a great speaker at national and international ophthalmology meetings. In this podcast you get to learn from two old friends catching up about the journey so far and about the secrets to success. We also cover the lessons that we learned the hard way and that we hope to convey to the next generation. If you are an ophthalmologist under the age of 50, I am confident that you will learn some very valuable pearls that will make you more successful. And if you are after the age of 50 (like Ralph and like me), then you will enjoy reminiscing about the amazing journey that all ophthalmologists get to experience in their careers.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024, our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Soosan Jacob is an innovative ophthalmologist who has a novel surgical approach to treating corneal ectasia and keratoconus. Her technique is CAIRS: Corneal Allogenic Intra-Stromal Ring Segments where donor corneal stromal tissue is used to bolster the cornea instead of using plastic implants. This allogenic tissue provides a more natural result and it is better tolerated than the man-made implants. She has a brilliant mind and an insightful way of approaching ophthalmic challenges. You will certainly enjoy the conversation and learn so much.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. For 2024 our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Darrell White is an ophthalmologist in Ohio, USA where he specializes in anterior segment surgery, dry eyes, and refractive surgery. He is an amazing writer and posts a regular blog about ophthalmology topics. Dr White is also a truly wise man and offers so much great advice and pearls of wisdom that we wish we knew at age 30. If you are a younger ophthalmologist, I promise that you will learn so much from this podcast -- sage advice that will help you succeed and make your ophthalmology practice much better.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Robert Weinstock is a cataract, refractive, and anterior segment surgeon in Largo, Florida, USA and directs a fellowship at the Eye Institute of West Florida, a practice that his father started 50 years ago. He is a big proponent of bimanual phaco which gained in popularity about 15 years ago (even I tried it for a while) and for innovative thinking for complex eyes such as using double toric IOLs in the capsular bag. In this podcast he also shares great insight for young ophthalmologists to maximize the success in their careers. A truly enjoyable podcast with a dear friend -- I am sure you will enjoy it too.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor David Lockington is passionate about mentorship, surgical learning, and he is the upcoming president for the UKISCRS (United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons). He will be bringing his Glaswegian charm to the upcoming meeting in November celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the IOL. It is set to be a great event celebrating Ridley's instrumental concept of implanting an IOL and I will see you there in London. In this podcast we learn about the challenges of surgical learning and we also discover that you can earn a Ph.D. via publications. A great conversation with a dear friend and I am sure you will enjoy it.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Abha Amin is an expert cataract, corneal, and glaucoma surgeon who does a great job with very complex anterior segment cases and ocular trauma. She gave a recent presentation where she shared pearls for these difficult cases and I was taking notes. In this podcast she explains her background and pathway including the double-fellowship training and then shares her secrets for success in conquering tough cases. We speak about one recent case where a toric IOL was dangling in the vitreous cavity and how she secured it to the sclera using the suture flange technique and even got the axis spot-on to neutralize the corneal astigmatism. That case will be featured tomorrow on CataractCoach.com
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Roger Zaldivar is a refractive and cataract surgeon at the Instituto Zaldivar in Mendoza, Argentina, a multi-generation ophthalmology practice. Recently he has produced an AI method of sizing phakic IOLs like the Visian ICL using image data from ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). And his practice now often prefers implanting a phakic IOL instead of corneal laser vision correction and he implants about 1000 phakic lens implants per year. In this podcast we talk all about phakic IOLs, choosing the best refractive procedure for a specific patient, and his path in ophthalmology.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Shannon Wong is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery in Austin, Texas, USA and he also maintains a very active and popular YouTube channel where he educates both patients and surgeons. I have personally visited his beautiful practice, Austin Eye, and I was even a guest on his podcast 2 years ago. In this podcast we cover so many interesting topics besides the YouTube videos and we get an insight into improving our own practices. Shannon even gives his refractive surgery advice for treating my -2.00 of myopia as a presbyope. I am sure you will enjoy this conversation and find pearls to help you succeed in your career.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Francesco Carones has been passionate about cataract surgery for many decades and that also includes delivering the best possible patient experience. In that regard, he started the ophthalpreneurs society and annual meeting with the next one scheduled for April 10-13, 2025 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. I am planning on attending that meeting so that I can learn great pearls from my peers in order to improve my own surgical practice. This podcast covers that meeting, the idea of a patient experience, and so much more. From this discussion you will immediately come away with multiple great learning points to improve your own practice.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Prof. Chris Teng is a glaucoma and anterior segment specialist at the Yale School of Medicine where he heads his division and directs the fellowship. He also has a keen interest in entrepreneurship and he went back to school mid-career to complete an MBA from the Yale School of Management. He encourages all ophthalmologist to pursue their own entrepreneurial spirit and start a side business. He started Sosheeny which manufactures and sells tote bags of different designs (watch the video to see them) and that can generate revenue around the clock. He is also passionate about surgical scope, the future of ophthalmic surgery, and complex anterior segment cases which he features on his YouTube channel glaucomavids. On instagram and tiktok his handle is eyeyoda. This was a really fun podcast and so informative -- now I need to think of my own side gig!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Prof. Arthur Cummings has spent decades traveling the world to teach fellow ophthalmologists about the full spectrum of refractive surgery, both corneal and lenticular. He has delivered more than 500 lectures and I have benefitted from his keen insight into surgical techniques and concepts. I recently had dinner with him in Rio de Janeiro at the Brazilian Cataract & Refractive meeting and it was a pleasure. I knew that I must invite him to our podcast so that we can all learn together from his words of wisdom. You will love this podcast!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor Renato Ambrósio Jr is a world-class refractive surgeon-scientist with major areas of interest of corneal/refractive diagnostics, custom laser vision correction, refractive cataract surgery and therapeutic procedures for keratoconus. Besides his busy academic appointments, he is in private practice in Rio de Janeiro: Instituto de Olhos Renato Ambrósio and VisareRIO – Refracta Personal Laser. He has truly advanced our field and you will notice his name in your corneal topographer with the Belin-Ambrosio Ectasia index. In this discussion we go into detail about the spectrum of keratoconus and corneal ectasia with great pearls about how to perform cataract surgery in the setting of an irregular cornea. Definitely worth the investment of your time to learn from this enlightening podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Juan Batlle is the founder of Centro Láser in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and the founder of the Elías Santana Hospital, a project that allows people in vulnerable conditions, access to much needed ophthalmic medicine, care and vision correction services. He has also participated in many clinical trials for the devices, implants, and technologies that we use in our operating rooms every day. Many companies do their first outside-the-USA clinical trials at his center. He has grown his program to include a large residency and fellowship program and he invites all CataractCoach fans to visit him in the Dominican Republic.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Gary Wörtz is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Kentucky, USA where he is busy clinically and an Associate Professor. Beyond being a surgeon, consultant and educator, Dr. Wörtz is a successful inventor and entrepreneur. Ten years ago, he founded Omega Ophthalmics with the mission of developing a new intra-ocular implant platform. He has been granted 50 patents in the US and internationally. He also co-founded Arcuate Innovations, which provides evidence-based guidance for the surgical correction of astigmatism to ophthalmologists around the world. Dr. Wörtz has been the principal investigator on numerous FDA trials leading to the approval of new drugs in the ophthalmic space. Additionally, he shares his insights and opinions through his podcast, Ophthalmology Off the Grid. He frequently lectures at major ophthalmology meetings and is passionate about driving the profession forward through innovative research and publications.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Cynthia Matossian founded Matossian Eye Associates which grew into a large practice and then was transferred to an even larger ophthalmic group. An Emeritus board-certified refractive cataract surgeon, she specializes in Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. She is also the CEO of GPOphtho, a group purchasing organization for ophthalmology. Dr. Matossian is also a consultant and advisor with multiple pharma and medical device companies within the eye space. She has experienced an incredible journey with ophthalmology and in this podcast she shares all of her insights.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Kendall Donaldson is professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami (Florida, USA) and director of their clinic in Plantation, Florida. Over the course of 20 years, she built this satellite clinic from zero to amazing and in this podcast she reveals her secrets to success. She is a brilliant clinician, surgeon, and leader and you will often see her on the podium sharing her best surgical pearls. If you are thinking about a career in academic ophthalmology or if you would like to learn how to grow and maximize your clinic, this podcast is for you.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
I first met Steve Schallhorn MD about 30 years ago when he was a cornea / refractive fellow at USC (University of Southern California) and I was a medical student. He has a fascinating background which includes a career as a Navy fighter pilot as well as Topgun instructor. He founded the department of defense refractive surgery program which has since grown to many locations and has treated thousands of patients. In this podcast we re-think refractive surgery targets and we learn from big data sets. You will learn why the old dogma of aiming for -0.50 is not great for patient satisfaction with distance vision. And so much more.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
It has been a true pleasure to know Dr Ronald Yeoh for the last two decades as a brilliant colleague, talented teacher, and dear friend. He has been at the forefront of cataract surgery advances for many years and he is credited with teaching us so much, such as the Snap-Sign which indicates a posterior capsular blow-out. He has held multiple leadership positions among various ophthalmology organizations and he is passionate about teaching the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons. Ron and his colleagues also started an amazing private practice in Singapore called Eye & Retina Surgeons, which we visit in this video. Such an engaging and interesting podcast and I always learn so much when speaking with Professor Yeoh. This is absolutely a must-listen episode!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Steve Silverstein is an ophthalmologist who has been involved in countless clinical trials in ophthalmology, from new IOLs to innovative surgical technologies to novel pharmacologic products. This clinical trial experience allows him to experience new technologies first and also provides reasonable remuneration to his practice. He also shares his experience in building a very successful practice and how he overcame hurdles and obstacles to truly succeed. So much great material to learn from this one hour conversation.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Lisa Arbisser is an outstanding expert in complex cataract cases and she has been so influential in teaching thousands of ophthalmologists, including me. She has taught so many advanced techniques such as pars plana anterior vitrectomy for cataract cases with posterior capsule rupture. She has been an influential professor at the University of Iowa where she has endowed an award for most innovative ophthalmologist every year. She has multiple patents and she has even started the Minute Suites business which offers rest spaces in multiple airports. Amazing! In this podcast we talk about all these topics and how to grow your practice and bring a high level of excellence for complex surgical cases. You will certainly benefit from listening to this conversation!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Analisa Arosemena is an outstanding surgeon specializing in glaucoma surgery and very challenging cataract cases. She has an incredible energy and on the podium she is a natural key opinion leader. In this hour long podcast, I learned so much about her approach to treating glaucoma including offering the full spectrum of options. After a year treating underserved populations in Panama, she moved to Florida in 2006, where she found the perfect balance between a challenging ophthalmology practice and indulging in her passion for outdoor activities such as scuba diving. Embracing new technologies and techniques, she has successfully performed over 30,000 cases of glaucoma, cornea, and complex cataract surgeries.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Lisa Feulner is a role model for leadership and life lessons in ophthalmology. I wish that I could have listened to this podcast many years ago because it is filled with such amazing pearls of wisdom that would have improved my practice and my life! Lisa is a brilliant surgeon, clinician, and researcher who has so much incredible insight into the future of ophthalmology and what it takes to truly succeed. She has been named Chief Medical Editor of Ophthalmology Management magazine and she brings a real world insight into the practice of ophthalmology. I am confident that after listening to this amazing podcast, you will garner pearls of wisdom that will improve your practice and your life (it did for me!).
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Ashraf Armia is a renowned ophthalmology educator from Egypt who has taught ocular surgery in so many countries across the globe. I recently enjoyed his presentation at Dr Bob Osher's Telling It meeting in Tampa, Florida in February of this year. He is a gifted educator with so much great advice for young ophthalmologists and I am sure that you will truly enjoy this podcast. He also invites all of us to attend a great ophthalmology meeting in Cairo, Egypt in October 2024. I will be there and would love for you to join me. You can find out about it here.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Bill Wiley specializes in the full spectrum of refractive surgery, including all corneal and lenticular approaches. He also has a passion for teaching the next generation of surgeons by working with ophthalmology residents and over the past decade by creating one of the best private fellowships in the country. I'm sure you will enjoy this podcast and find it informative and also entertaining.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Elizabeth Yeu is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Virginia where she also participates in many clinical trials for new devices, drugs, and technologies. She is also frequently on the podium as a key opinion leader and she is the president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). She has some great insight into our field and she is working to make the ASCRS more inclusive by expanding its reach to more surgeons.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor Deepinder Dhaliwal MD is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh where she has pioneered so much in our field. You will recognize her as a panelist at our annual Best of CataractCoach session at the ASCRS meeting. The next one is coming very soon on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:00am at the Boston convention center. She is also a licensed acupuncture professional and she has used LASIK to help children with anisometropic amblyopia. Dr Dhaliwal is the president elect of the ISRS: International Society of Refractive Surgery. I encourage you to check out the ISRS at ISRS.online and register as a member like I did.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Karl Stonecipher is a prominent refractive and cataract surgeon in North Carolina who has been at the forefront of new innovations for decades. On top of that he is just a sweet man with a heart of gold and if you meet him in person, you can't help but like him. In this podcast he shares his lessons for success in cataract and refractive surgery and how to truly connect with your patients. His advice is so amazing and I wish that I learned it when I was just starting out in my career. This is podcast gold -- appreciate it!
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Firas Rahhal MD is a vitreo-retinal surgeon in Los Angeles who has a deep expertise in clinical trials, particularly for posterior segment disease. Like many of us, he used to lend his expertise to investment firms as they sought to invest in the ophthalmology space. More than a decade ago he realized that instead of giving away such precious knowledge for an hourly rate, it was better to become the investor and ExSight Ventures VC fund was created. As ophthalmologists we have a deep and profound understanding of everything related to the eye and it is logical for us to invest in the future of ophthalmology.
Full disclosure: I am personally invested with ExSight Ventures and I have had a great experience working with their team. The link https://www.exsightventures.com/uday is only for tabulation and does not drive any referral fees to me or CataractCoach. This podcast is for your entertainment and education only and does not serve as any sort of financial advice or solicitation.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr James Katz is an ophthalmologist in private practice in the Chicago area and enjoys mentoring the next generation of ophthalmologist. He is the president of the CEDARS / ASPENS organization which is a selective group of anterior segment surgeons. In this podcast he gives great advice for ophthalmologists to become more involved with leadership, education, clinical trials, working with industry and more.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Johnny Gayton has an incredible drive and passion which he combines with persistent hard work to truly excel at many fields. He is a true pioneer in cataract surgery and he shared his techniques of piggyback IOLs, lensectomy for treatment of narrow angles, and moving from superior to temporal incisions. He is proof positive that a great work ethic and strong determination are the keys to success. He applied those same principles to become a world class powerlifter in his 50s and then a professional wrestler. I looked up his official bench press record and it is truly outstanding at more than 315 pounds (143 kg) which is 3 plates per side on the Olympic bar set up. For reference, I've been lifting weights my entire adult life and I don't ever bench more than 2 plates per side (225 pounds = 100 kg). In a word, Johnny is amazing and this podcast is on another level: educational, entertaining, and inspiring.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Ashvin Agarwal comes from a family of ophthalmologists dating back many generations and he has a passion and talent for ocular surgery. He is an innovator, a global teacher, and a next leader in our field and I have enjoyed learning from him over the years. In this podcast we talk about his path in ophthalmology, the expansion of the Dr Agarwal eye empire, and the future of ophthalmology. I know you will find this podcast both enjoyable and informative.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Sheraz Daya is an outstanding ophthalmologist who has done so much for the advancement of our field. He has held many leadership positions and he encourages entrepreneurship in ophthalmology and has launched a meeting with colleagues in that regard. This meeting, Ophthalpreneurs is going to be next month March 14-17 in Italy and you are welcome to use this link to sign up. In our podcast we discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and how every ophthalmologist (including you) can get involved.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Dr Lucio Buratto is a pioneer in refractive and cataract surgery with more than 40 years of experience. He hosts the amazing live surgery event Video Cataratta Refrattiva in Milan, Italy every year and has contributed so much to our profession through his lectures, landmark papers, and many innovations. He has a true passion for evolving the field of cataract and refractive surgery and I have enjoyed learning from him for many years. I also had the privilege of performing live surgery at his meeting in Milan and I still remember the most important saying: "Per favore guarda la luce!" ("please look at the light" which is what I said to the patient as I was performing live surgery). If you have the opportunity to go to his meeting, I highly recommend it! His current project is Okyo.eu, a new free online platform that will broacast live surgery, webinars, presentations, and it will also collect of the largest historical video archive of ophthalmic surgery worldwide.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Professor Geoffrey Tabin MD is Co-Founder and Chairman of the Himalayan Cataract Project, Professor of Ophthalmology and Global Medicine at Stanford University, and a world class mountaineer who has climbed the tallest peaks on earth. His passion is treating blindness worldwide, primarily through his work teaching and performing cataract surgery. You can learn more about his project CureBlindess.org via this link. He is an amazing and dynamic man who brings an infectious enthusiasm and inspiration to countless ophthalmologists like me. I am confident that you will love this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Our guest is Dr Morgan Micheletti who is an early career ophthalmolgist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery with a special interest in complex anterior segment cases. He also hosts the History of Eye Care podcast which I encourage you to check out. In this podcast we cover how he aims to innovate surgical advances and some of the challenges for younger ophthalmologists. He is very insightful and offers some great advice for colleagues.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Neto Rosatelli MD is an amazing surgeon who performs an ultra-high volume of cataract surgery, routinely doing 100+ phacos in a day, most days of the week in the public health system of Brazil. His surgical skills are truly fantastic and almost magical and he has a passion for being as efficient as possible both intra-op and between surgeries. The key is the teamwork approach and the very talented staff with whom has has worked for many years. In this podcast we discuss how he has evolved his technique with his team so that he can help the maximum number of patients. He also has an outstanding youtube channel which I personally learn from (and subscribe to). Regardless of your level of surgical experience, I know you will truly enjoy this podcast.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Kevin Miller MD is professor at UCLA where he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. When I did my residency at UCLA (1997 to 2000), he was instrumental in the development of my passion of refractive cataract surgery. This field has evolved so much over the past few decades and the best is still yet to come. Kevin is a great teacher, surgeon, colleague, and friend and I know that you will enjoy this podcast and learn so much.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.
Performing a re-operation for complex anterior segment issues is quite a challenge. Often this involves IOL replacement or refixation, iris repair, corneal lamellar transplantation, and even a pars plana anterior vitrectomy. Our guest on this podcast is Steven Safran MD from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA and he performs more of these challenging surgeries than any other surgeon I know. We have featured his videos many times here on CataractCoach and he has his own popular YouTube channel @StevenGSafran. You will enjoy learning about his approach and his best secrets for success in these tough cases. Listening to this podcast will make you a better surgeon!
Professor Milton Yogi is a brilliant surgeon, incredible teacher, business expert, artist, engineer, and innovator. Dr Yogi has been involved in teaching ophthalmic surgery with new techniques and new technologies to so many ophthalmologists, both beginning and advanced. Recently he has created an ophthalmic surgery center of excellence called MY/Xperience in Saõ Paulo, Brazil. In this podcast we explore his new center and talk about so many interesting aspects of his life, ophthalmology, and the future of cataract surgery. We also discuss the new simulated eye models from OrbiTau which are used in the MY/Xperience wet lab for great hands-on training.
Imagine being in medical school in your home country and then dreaming about going to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (the number one eye institute in the USA) for your training and then being so loved that you are asked to join them as faculty. Now imagine that you also desire to switch gears and join forces with the top program in the UK, Moorfields Eye Hospital, where you then move thousands of miles away to their clinic in the UAE. It seems like an impossible task, but as our amazing guest will show you, nothing is impossible. Dr Sayed's hard work, determination, and drive made everything possible. Yes, it took years and yes, it was difficult, but yes, he achieved everything he ever dreamed about. So powerful, so inspiring, and so amazing. And you can do the same.
Jeffrey Tran MD is a bright, young ophthalmologist in Georgia who decided to start his own solo private practice. He did medical school at Emory and then ophthalmology residency at Baylor, so he is well-versed in working hard at those large academic teaching hospitals. He also joined a group practice as his first job, but soon found that he wanted more. A solo private practice allows him to be his own boss, spend more time with his family, and give his patients a higher level of care. He goes through the steps of setting up his solo practice and we even feature his video presentation of this at the end of the podcast/video. If you are even thinking about this option, this podcast will give you the important information that you need.
Lloyd Williams MD PhD is an ophthalmologist at Duke University with the Global Ophthalmology Program where he brings vision miracles to patients in need around the world. His travels have taken him to many countries where he learns as much as he teaches and in the process helps thousands of patients. He has an incredible passion for using his talents to bring the miracle of vision to so many patients. And he has promised us a future video of surgeries that I have never seen before, such as treatments for trachoma. Truly an inspiring episode that you will enjoy.
Jai Parekh MD MBA is an ophthalmologist and a business leader who runs a busy private practice and is heavily involved in the ophthalmic comercial entities such as pharma and device companies. He was formerly Vice President and Chief Medical Office for eye health at Allergan. He's had an amazing path in ophthalmology and went back to do his MBA at Duke University after already being in practice for many years. He has an incredible mind is one of the brightest people I have ever met. His keen insight into the business aspects of ophthalmology will certainly benefit you. I enjoyed this podcast and even found myself making notes!
Larry Berstein MD is an ophthalmologist from Long Island, New York with a strong expertise in cataract surgery. He has been a dear friend for more than 20 years and I have learned so much from him about cataract surgery, ophthalmology, and life in general. This podcast is aimed at our younger listeners in their 30s and 40s and is chock-full of great pearls and words of wisdom. We even start the podcast with a riddle: What was called a 'ticking time-bomb' in the eye?
Guy Kezirian, MD, MBA is a dynamic ophthalmologist and leader in refractive surgery. He has founded so many enterprises such as the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences, the physician CEO program, the Refractive Surgery Alliance, and so much more. In this podcast we go deep into refractive surgery and how/why it needs to split into its own specialty (and cataract surgery is the most commonly performed and most powerful refractive surgery). We talk about leadership in ophthalmology and important business lessons and we even cover the beauty of surgical mission trips. Truly an engaging and interesting podcast and I am confident that you will enjoy it and learn some great pearls. If you want to email him, you can contact him via this address gkezirian@wcrsvs.org
Dr Kevin Waltz is an ophthalmologist (and optometrist) who has been involved with so many innovative clinical trials of the equipment, IOLs, and technologies that we use in our surgeries every week. He has developed multiple eye surgery centers in other countries where he and his team provide no cost surgery to patients who also can become enrolled in these clinical trials. He has done well by doing good in the world. He is a truly remarkable man and I know that you will thoroughly enjoy this podcast and learn a lot too.
The University of Texas just started a new medical school in Austin called the Dell School of Medicine. And through the generous gift of the Wong family, they created a new Department of Ophthalmology and the Wong Eye Institute. The inaugural leader of this combined entity is Jane Edmond MD, a dynamic and driven ophthalmologist who will create a legacy to last many lifetimes. Speaking with Jane is energizing with her highly contagious enthusiasm, big dreams, and even bigger ambition. There is an absolute certainty that she will create an incredible eye institute and elevate ophthalmology in Austin. This is truly an invigorating and inspiring podcast that will leave you dreaming and then driven to create something bigger in your world.
Dr Bill Trattler is a cornea, refractive, and cataract surgeon in Miami who has a gift for teaching using case studies. He has brought this innovative teaching method to many meetings and it is always informative to watch him on the podium. In this podcast we review the best approaches to common corneal conditions like keratoconus, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, ectasia, irregular astigmatism, and more. We also feature his pearls about how to set up your topographer properly so that you don't miss critical diagnoses. So much great learning in this podcast.
Jack Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS has done an amazing job of advancing ophthalmology with his engineering mindset and passion for teaching. You have used his invention, the Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT) to help many of your cataract patients and you have benefitted from his Holladay and Holladay 2 equations for IOL calculations with Holladay 3 in the works. He has given a precise explanation of the cause (and solution) to negative dysphotopsias with IOLs in his enigmatic penumbra paper and lecture. This podcast is full of great learning points for your clinic and operating room as well as great personal stories and how he beat incredible odds.
Cathleen McCabe MD has so many great pearls of wisdom from 25 years in practice including how to manage dislocated IOLs using her belt-loop technique which have featured here. She is a high volume cataract and refractive surgeon and she will hit the 100,000 surgery mark later in her career. She is also scheduled to be ASCRS president in a few years and she was just given the nod to be secretary for that organization. ASCRS apparently no longer does elections and decides on leadership positions via insiders. I look forward to her leadership. This was a very interesting discussion with so many important learning points for ophthalmologists.
Sometimes timing is everything and you can't predict your future opportunities. Being prepared and maximizing your reach is important in securing your career, but sometimes the timing just has to be right. Dr Terry Kim, professor of cornea and refractive surgery at Duke University, goes into this topic in detail in our podcast. We also talk about the importance of sports vision and how your research can be integrated into your clinical practice. He even gives us insight into his passion of being a music DJ.
For a very complex anterior segment reconstruction surgery, Brandon Ayres MD from Wills Eye Hospital is one of the best, performing many of these tough cases every week. This includes scleral fixated IOLs, prosthetic iris devices, corneal transplantation, pupilloplasty, and more. In this interview he gives a step-wise approach to these tough surgeries and a guideline for success, one step at a time. If you have a tough case coming up, you will benefit so much from this podcast! He also has a great youtube channel where he posts videos of these amazing surgeries. https://www.youtube.com/@brandonayres
Cristos Ifantides MD is an accomplished young ophthalmologist who truly brings the "A game" to the future of our field. He completed an international ophthalmology fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital and he was previously a faculty member of the University of Colorado school of medicine, department of ophthalmology. He left that academic position and moved to Florida to join a private practice. Why? What changed? How is it different? Does he still get involved in clinical trials? How can you be a private practice ophthalmologist but also a notable teacher, key opinion leader, and young visionary? We go into all the details. So much to learn!
Professor Rosa Braga-Mele MD is an inspiration for me. She is an amazing ophthalmologist, professor, and key opinion leader, but even so much more than this. She has an incredible resilience and drive for success, even in the face of adversity. Rosa can choose a seemingly insurmountable task such as becoming a professional bodybuilder (after the age of 50) and then actually achieve it -- google her name to see photos that will blow your mind. After knowing Rosa for more than 20 years, I can confidently say that she is one of the most incredible people I have ever met in my life. She is like my sister and I strive to learn from her, year after year for more than the past 20 years. This podcast features some truly outstanding advice that will make the first half of your career so much more fruitful. I wish I learned this advice when I was in my 30s and 40s!
Steven Dell MD is a refractive and cataract surgeon in Austin, Texas, USA and he has been involved in so many different avenues of ophthalmology in addition to his clinical practice. More than 15 years ago, he worked with development of the first generation of IOLs which attempted to restore accommodation and we thoroughly discuss this topic in the podcast. He also was founding president of AECOS, the American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery, which promotes innovation, education, and advocacy while also organizing multiple outstanding eye meetings per year in the USA and in Europe. And he is also known for offering guidance and sage advice to younger ophthalmologists as they navigate their careers, me included!
John Hovanesian MD is in private practice in Orange County, California and he has been involved with ophthalmic teaching, consulting, and giving back for more than 20 years. He also hosts the Eyeluminaries podcast, gets involved in many clinical trials, and authors articles and books in ophthalmology. Our discussion is two long time friends catching up with each other because I've known John since I was a first year ophthalmology resident and he was a cornea fellow. There are some great pearls in this podcast that will help our younger audience maximize their happiness and success.
Priya Mathews, MD, MPH is a successful surgeon and key opinion leader, and she has some great pearls for achieving work-life balance. That is something that I have personally struggled with in the past, but now I am far better at it. While we love ophthalmology, we also need to love ourselves, our lives, and our family and friends. In medicine, we devote so much of our youth to education and training -- essentially all of our twenties and even into our early or mid thirties. This makes it challenging to find a partner, start a family, have a social life, and experience the world.
Prof. Damien Gatinel, MD, PhD has a background in mathematics and the physics of optics as well as being a world class refractive surgeon. In our podcast he explains the optics behind his trifocal IOL design as well as innovations in refractive surgery, both corneal and lenticular, which give us so many great options for restoring vision to our patients. He has a great way of explaining this complex concepts in a simplified manner so that ophthalmologists like me can easily understand.
Professor Douglas Koch MD has been leading the way in cataract, refractive, and anterior segment surgery for more than 40 years. He is instrumental in teaching surgical techniques as well as pioneering new concepts such as evaluation of posterior corneal power and adjusting the axial lengths in myopic eyes for more accurate IOL calculations. I first met Dr Koch when I was a medical student interviewing for residency at Baylor University in Texas. Though I ultimately chose to do my residency at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute in my hometown of Los Angeles, I still learned so much from Dr Koch's teachings. That learning has continued for decades and I am so excited to bring this podcast to you. I am confident that you will also learn so much just from this one hour conversation.
Eric Donnenfeld MD is an outstanding teacher and has taught thousands of ophthalmologists with his presentations and articles. He has a knack for explaining tough concepts in an easy to understand manner while always providing levity and laughter which makes his lectures memorable. I have learned so much from him over the years and I was really eager to have him share his words of wisdom from 40+ years in ophthalmology. I am certain you will enjoy the podcast and will have many moments where you laugh out loud.
Professor Jorge Alió, MD, PhD from Alicanté, Spain wears many hats: professor, innovator, publisher, researcher, and business leader. He is a remarkable ophthalmologist who has contributed nearly 1000 peer-reviewed journal articles over the past many decades. His impact on our field is tremendous and he is generous with sharing the pearls and words of wisdom which helped propel him to this high level of success. He has truly built an ophthalmology legacy and his impact is worldwide. I'm confident that you will enjoy this podcast and learn so much from it.
The excimer laser revolutionized corneal refractive surgery and countless millions of patients have benefitted from amazing new vision. Marguerite McDonald MD is a true pioneer in corneal refractive surgery and the development of the excimer laser. This podcast dives into the amazing journey of this brilliant surgeon, including the major challenges that were overcome (sometimes by serendipity) to bring this ground breaking technology to surgeons like you and me.
Even though our cataract surgeries are confined to a very small space inside the eye, they require peak performance from our mind and body to ensure a great outcome for our patients. There is certainly a mind, body, and soul connection and achieving appropriate fitness and nutrition can help optimize surgical performance. Bill Soscia MD is a high volume cataract surgeon and lifelong athlete who has spent many years fine tuning his mind-body machine. We enjoy a robust discussion in this podcast and cover so many different areas. I learned a tremendous amount and I came away with a full page of notes for my own personal health journey. I know you'll enjoy this podcast and it will bring a new-found energy to your personal performance in and out of the operating room.
Nandini Venkateswaran MD is an anterior segment surgeon and clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and key opinion leader in ophthalmology. She has had a meteoric rise and is frequently seen at the podium at ophthalmology meetings across the USA and contributing to the advancement of our field with consulting activities. As someone who has participated in ophthalmic consulting for more than two decades (back when I had a baby face!), I know that Nandini's achievements are truly outstanding considering that she is still in her early 30s. She is one to watch and there is no doubt that in the coming years she will play a prominent leadership role in our field. We talk about many things in this podcast such as how you can also pave a path to the podium and get involved with the future of our field, but also how to keep up with new surgical techniques and technologies. She brings a high degree of energy and a keen insight that makes for a fascinating podcast. I am sure that you will truly enjoy it.
Dr. Randall Olson is Chairman and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Institute at the University of Utah in the USA. He has accomplished so much in his career including building an entire eye institute and ophthalmology department from scratch. In this podcast you will learn how he started as the solo ophthalmologist at the university and then decades later, grew it to dozens of ophthalmologists and hundreds of team members. He also gives some very important insight into the future of cataract and refractive surgery with a methodology that virtually ensures better than 20/20 vision for the entirety of life. Truly remarkable -- so much so that I have already forwarded this podcast to many people, including my children, to instill a sense of excitement about ophthalmology.
Dr Amar Agarwal is a surgeon, innovator, educator, author, and leader in ophthalmology and he has changed the way we operate. In addition to his many new techniques such as sub-1mm phaco, glued IOL, pinhole pupilloplasty, and more, he is also well know for teaching how to recover from surgical complications. He has authored many dozens of ophthalmology books and oversees more than 100 eye hospitals in multiple different countries. Truly a man of boundless energy and passion.
Samuel Masket MD has been a leader in cataract surgery for many years and has published extensively about a wide range of topics from IOL calculations after LASIK to treating negative dysphotopsias to dead bag syndrome. He has been president of the ASCRS and has delivered hundreds of lectures all around the world. Dr Masket was also involved in teaching cataract surgery to the UCLA residents and I'm proud to say that I was the last resident he trained back in 2000. Our discussion was recorded in person and we covered many topics including clinical cases, success in the OR, the future of ophthalmology and the future of practice in the USA. He has incredibly keen insight and I learned so much from our detailed conversation. I am certain you will enjoy it.
Dr Fasika Woreta is a professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and she is director of their ophthalmology residency training program. She also has a deep expertise in ocular trauma and open globe injuries. Our podcast today covers the topics of ophthalmology residency training in the USA, including pearls to match into the program of your choice, surgical learning, and dealing with ocular trauma. There are some great learning points in this podcast and I am sure that you will enjoy the entire hour.
Vance Thompson MD is a visionary in refractive surgery and he has truly perfected the patient experience. This podcast goes into detail about what makes his clinics special and his secrets to success in building a practice where the patient experience is truly amazing. There are so many great pearls from this podcast that will certainly help you provide better care to your patients. Truly so much to learn.
Stephen Slade MD has taught LASIK to thousands of surgeons, including me back when I was a resident in 1999. He is a brilliant ophthalmologist with keen insight into the field of refractive surgery, both corneal and lenticular. He has achieved many firsts in ophthalmology but more importantly he is passionate about delivering the best visual outcomes to patients and he is willing to share that enthusiasm and knowledge with surgeons from across the globe. Our podcast goes over so many important topics and there is much to learn. I am confident that you will enjoy it.
Dr Arsham Sheybani is a cutting edge glaucoma, cataract, and anterior segment surgeon at Washington University in St. Louis and he is revolutionizing the way we treat patients across the spectrum of glaucoma. He has amazing clinical insight, a knack for innovation, a gift for teaching surgeon, and the ability to conquer complex cases. You will certainly learn so much from this podcast -- I know I did!
David F. Chang MD has been passionate about phacoemulsification cataract surgery ever since he saw a medical student. He happened to see a video of Charles Kelman MD performing phaco and he was hooked. He has since gone on to become a true leader in ophthalmology with so many innovations and discoveries that improve the way that we all operate. He described IFIS: intra-operative floppy iris syndrome, studied endophthalmitis risk, compared MSICS to phaco, leads the way to reduce medical waste in ophthalmology, and so much more. I have personally known Dr Chang for 20 years and I learned so many new and interesting aspects about his life, philosophies, and his drive. I am confident that you will absolutely enjoy this podcast and learn so much.
About six weeks ago I posted a video discussing the question, "Should you give up operating?" because it is asked to me just about every week by young surgeons from around the world. It is a complex question and a very serious topic and it generated a tremendous amount of interest. It also raised even more questions about the best methods of surgical learning and the role of coaching in improving surgical performance. I interviewed two surgeons with expertise in this area for this podcast.
Dr Anuradha Khanna is professor and vice chair of education at Loyola University in Chicago where she has been leading resident, fellow, and medical student education for many years. Her keen insight shows that perhaps we need to do a better job as professors and teachers and that a course to educate the educators can be beneficial. If you are having trouble with the tough learning curve of ophthalmic surgery, I implore you to listen to this podcast carefully.
The second half of the podcast is a great discussion with Dr Sara Bozorg who is a lifelong athlete who brings those ideas of coaching to learning ocular surgery. We cover a range of topics and come up with our best ideas for becoming a better surgeon, committing to life-long surgical learning, and benefitting from coaching whether from another surgeon or from self-coaching.
Dr Tom Oetting is a celebrated cataract surgery teacher and he has really pioneered much of the online learning in that regard. He has helped to create EyeRounds.org which is a tremendous learning resource for ophthalmologists around the globe. His phaco teaching manual, Cataract Surgery for Greenhorns, has been used by countless aspiring ophthalmologists around the world. And he is a large part of the reason why the University of Iowa is consistently ranked as one of the best ophthalmology residencies in the USA.
We talked about so many great topics in this podcast including the best way to learn cataract surgery, how to approach patients about having a resident do their procedure (under supervision), the future of ophthalmology, and so much more. We had so much fun and it was so engaging that we lost track of time and ended up going for almost 2 hours. This is a podcast that you want to download and listen to while you're commuting to work or exercising.
This is an amazing podcast with three senior ophthalmology residents who are just about to begin their careers. We cover so many important topics that are facing young surgeons today and certainly you will gain valuable advice and knowledge from this episode. It is a long recording of almost 2 hours, so I encourage you to download it as a podcast for listening on your commute to work or while you exercise.
Dr Lindstrom has been on the forefront of innovation in ophthalmology for many decades. He brings a wealth of knowledge about staying on the cutting edge of new developments, technology, and techniques in your career. Truly an enlightening conversation and I'm sure that you will learn so much while enjoying it.
An in depth conversation with the Godfather of ophthalmic surgical videos, Dr Bob Osher. We discuss his journey in life and helpful pearls for success for younger surgeons. His philosophy can be summarized with ABC: Achievement, Balance, Contentment