Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan 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 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.More videos on Mary's YouTube channel, and follow her instagram here and Hopkins here.

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.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.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.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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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.

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. 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 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!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 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. 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.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/@pannetpangputhipong8027We 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 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 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 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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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 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. https://www.amazon.com/Improving-Surgical-Skills-Outcomes-Multi-Perspective/dp/3031666895/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 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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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.

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.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.

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!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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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.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 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. 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.