Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD
This podcast is part of CataractCoach.com, the world's largest eye surgery channel. It aims to help ophthalmologists improve their skills through in-depth interviews with a wide range of experts, from innovators to trainees. Hosted by Dr. Uday Devgan, the show provides valuable insights into cataract surgery techniques and best practices.
Episodes
178: CataractCoach Podcast 178: Richard Packard MD
There is so much to learn from Dr Richard Packard, a true legend in ophthalmology with decades of experience teaching thousands of surgeons worldwide. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of phacoemulsification and IOLs. We explore the fierce historical resistance to early cataract innovations, the paradigm shift brought by foldable lenses, and the physics of fluidics. He also
177: CataractCoach Podcast 177: Richard Mackool MD
Our guest is a truly gifted surgeon, mentor to many (including me), innovator, and a legendary ophthalmologist, Dr. Richard Mackool. Widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in cataract surgery fluidics and techniques, Dr. Mackool has achieved a remarkable documented posterior capsule rupture rate of less than one in a thousand. Driven by a unique engineering mindset rooted in his early days
176: CataractCoach Podcast 176: Jod Mehta MD
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 numerou
175: CataractCoach Podcast 175: David Smadja MD
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 devic
174: CataractCoach Podcast 174: Prof. Walid Zbiba MD
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 patie
173: CataractCoach Podcast 173: Minas Coroneo MD
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
172: CataractCoach Podcast 172: Priscila Cruz Flores MD
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 t
171: CataractCoach Podcast 171: Laura Periman MD
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. Sh
170: CataractCoach Podcast 170: William Tannure MD
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 lesson
169: CataractCoach Podcast 169: Ed Anderson MD
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 discu
168: CataractCoach Podcast 168: Durval Carvalho Jr MD
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 horizonta
167: CataractCoach Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick
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
166: CataractCoach Podcast 166: Tim Steinemann MD
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 Cleve
165: CataractCoach Podcast 165: Jonathan Woolfson MD
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, a
164: CataractCoach Podcast 164: Dan Reinstein MD
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 topogra
163: CataractCoach Podcast 163: Dinh Thi Hoang Anh MD and Yury Kalinnikov MD
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
162: CataractCoach Podcast 162: Joaquin Fernandez MD
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 o
161: CataractCoach Podcast 161: Pedram Hamrah MD
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 tr
160: CataractCoach Podcast 160: Jodi Luchs MD
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 be
159: CataractCoach Podcast 159: David Gunn MD
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 CAIR
158: CataractCoach Podcast 158: Rebecca Metzinger MD
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
157: CataractCoach Podcast 157: Mary Qiu MD
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 creativ
156: CataractCoach Podcast 156: John Jarstad MD
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 th
155: CataractCoach Podcast 155: David Granet MD
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.
154: CataractCoach Podcast 154: Edgar Espana MD
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
153: CataractCoach Podcast 153: Satya V. Reddy MD
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 no
152: CataractCoach Podcast 152: Eduardo Alfonso MD
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 visionar
151: CataractCoach Podcast 151: Rudrani Banik MD
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 book
150: CataractCoach Podcast 150: Keith Walter MD
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 ex
149: CataractCoach Podcast 149: Sonia Yoo MD
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
148: CataractCoach Podcast 148: Bill Bond MD
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
147: CataractCoach Podcast 147: Andrew Lee MD
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 w
146: CataractCoach Podcast 146: David Kohn Bitran MD
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
145: CataractCoach Podcast 145: Ozlem Evren Kemer MD
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 you
144: CataractCoach Podcast 144: Rehan Ahmed MD
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 car
143: CataractCoach Podcast 143: Rafael Vazquez Rojas MD
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
142: CataractCoach Podcast 142: Francis Price MD
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 ab
141: CataractCoach Podcast 141: Jerman Alqahtani MD
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
140: CataractCoach Podcast 140: Joaquin De Rojas MD
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 abo
139: CataractCoach Podcast 139: Dr Abhay Vasavada
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
138: CataractCoach Podcast 138: Cyres Mehta MD
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
137: CataractCoach Podcast 137: Ticiano Giobellina MD
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
136: CataractCoach Podcast 136: Dr Alison Chiu
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 car
135: CataractCoach Podcast 135: John Ferris MD
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 sma
134: CataractCoach Podcast 134: Gustavo Hüning MD
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,
133: CataractCoach Podcast 133: Tina Khanam MD
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 bec
132: CataractCoach Podcast 132: Guillermo Amescua MD
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
131: CataractCoach Podcast 131: Claudio Trindade MD
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
130: CataractCoach Podcast 130: Pannet Pangputhipong MD
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
129: CataractCoach Podcast 129: Ben LaHood MD
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 @drbenl
128: CataractCoach Podcast 128: Victor Caparas MD
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 hel
127: CataractCoach Podcast 127: Ask Me Anything
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 an
126: CataractCoach Podcast 126: Bob Osher MD revisited
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,
125: CataractCoach Podcast 125: Nitin Chopra MD MBA
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
124: CataractCoach Podcast 124: Pradip Mohanta MD
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 t
123: CataractCoach Podcast 123: Stephen Lash MD
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 w
122: CataractCoach Podcast 122: Milind Pande MD
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 speak
121: CataractCoach Podcast 121: Neel Pasricha MD
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 ophthalmologi
120: CataractCoach Podcast 120: Prem Subramanian MD PhD
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 informa
119: CataractCoach Podcast 119: Jennifer Loh MD
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 wisdo
118: CataractCoach Podcast 118: Alison Early MD
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 b
117: CataractCoach Podcast 117: Deborah Ristvedt DO
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 s
116: CataractCoach Podcast 116: Priya Narang MD
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 evo
115: CataractCoach Podcast 115: Deepak Megur MD
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.
114: CataractCoach Podcast 114: Andrzej Dmitriew MD
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
113: CataractCoach Podcast 113: Ken Nischal MD
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 segm
112: CataractCoach Podcast 112: Sourabh Patwardhan MD
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 valu
111: CataractCoach Podcast 111: Miguel Rechichi MD
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 segmen
110: CataractCoach Podcast 110: Beeran Meghpara MD
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
109: CataractCoach Podcast 109: Steve Sarkisian MD
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 on
108: CataractCoach Podcast 108: Stephen Klyce PhD
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 w
107: CataractCoach Podcast 107: Helen Wu MD
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,
106: CataractCoach Podcast 106: Malik Kahook MD
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
105: CataractCoach Podcast 105: Parag Majmudar MD
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 ano
104: CataractCoach Podcast 104: Kuldev Singh MD MPH
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 popular
103: CataractCoach Podcast 103: Greg Parkhurst MD
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 trul
102: CataractCoach Podcast 102: Nikolina Budimlija MD
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
101: CataractCoach Podcast 101: Lucy Shen MD
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
100: CataractCoach Podcast 100: Pradeep Prasad MD MBA
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 a
99: CataractCoach Podcast 99: Rich Davidson MD
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 ophtha
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