Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

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  174: CataractCoach Podcast 174: Prof. Walid Zbiba MD 26.07.2026 43min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  173: CataractCoach Podcast 173: Minas Coroneo MD 19.07.2026 1t 13min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  172: CataractCoach Podcast 172: Priscila Cruz Flores MD 12.07.2026 42min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on YouTube. sponsorship opportunities available now
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  171: CataractCoach Podcast 171: Laura Periman MD 05.07.2026 1t 3min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  170: CataractCoach Podcast 170: William Tannure MD 28.06.2026 1t 4min

  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! We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  169: CataractCoach Podcast 169: Ed Anderson MD 21.06.2026 58min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  168: CataractCoach Podcast 168: Durval Carvalho Jr MD 14.06.2026 1t

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  167: CataractCoach Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick 07.06.2026 52min

  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.
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  166: CataractCoach Podcast 166: Tim Steinemann MD 31.05.2026 56min

  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). We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services 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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  165: CataractCoach Podcast 165: Jonathan Woolfson MD 24.05.2026 1t

  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.
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  164: CataractCoach Podcast 164: Dan Reinstein MD 17.05.2026 1t 3min

  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 for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
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  163: CataractCoach Podcast 163: Dinh Thi Hoang Anh MD and Yury Kalinnikov MD 10.05.2026 53min

  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 (Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. We have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.
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  162: CataractCoach Podcast 162: Joaquin Fernandez MD 03.05.2026 55min

  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! 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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  161: CataractCoach Podcast 161: Pedram Hamrah MD 26.04.2026 45min

  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.
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  160: CataractCoach Podcast 160: Jodi Luchs MD 19.04.2026 54min

  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. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. 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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  159: CataractCoach Podcast 159: David Gunn MD 12.04.2026 58min

  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.
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  158: CataractCoach Podcast 158: Rebecca Metzinger MD 05.04.2026 1t 7min

  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.
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  157: CataractCoach Podcast 157: Mary Qiu MD 29.03.2026 1t 1min

  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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  156: CataractCoach Podcast 156: John Jarstad MD 22.03.2026 1t

  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.
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  155: CataractCoach Podcast 155: David Granet MD 15.03.2026 1t 5min

  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. 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.