3097: ophthalmologist wants to see his case
It is always an honor to perform cataract surgery for a fellow ophthalmologist — in fact, it is a huge honor, so much more meaningful than doing surgery on celebrities. But it can introduce elevated psychological pressure, which we can manage as we ensure an optimal outcome even in a small pupil setting like in this case. As a sign of respect, when I perform surgery for fellow ophthalmologists I give them a copy of their surgery video. In this case, the patient is an eye surgeon who immediately wishes to review his own operative footage immediately after the case! Have you ever operated on a fellow eye surgeon, and how did it influence your mindset in the operating room? Please comment your thoughts below.
