On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
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1849: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 8
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1848: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 7
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1846: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 6
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1845: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 5
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1844: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 4
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1843: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 3
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1842: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 2
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1841: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 1
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1832: Q&A about Anterior Vitrectomy
I recent did a podcast with Zale Mednick MD from the blindspot-podcast.com where we discussed anterior vitrectomy in cataract surgery. … More
1804: remembering our mentors
Our careers and our lives are finite. And everyone eventually gets a diagnosis. Remembering our mentors and honoring their legacy … More
1790: Art of Refractive Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is so much more than just clearing the visual axis of opacities! Cataract surgery is our most powerful … More
1784: PodCast 6: David F. Chang MD
David F. Chang MD has been passionate about phacoemulsification cataract surgery ever since he was a medical student. He happened … More
1770: PodCast 5: surgical learning & coaching
About six weeks ago I posted a video discussing the question, “Should you give up operating?” because it is asked … More
1756: PodCast 4: Tom Oetting MD
Dr Tom Oetting is a celebrated cataract surgery teacher and he has really pioneered much of the online learning in … More
1742: PodCast #3: Resident Eye Surgeons
This is an amazing podcast with three senior ophthalmology residents from the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute (Gio Campagna MD, … More
1741: defining and measuring success
Defining success is not easy because it means different things to everyone and it tends to evolve or change throughout … More
1720: Should you give up operating?
CataractCoach is very popular among young ophthalmologists who are in the earlier stages of learning ophthalmic surgery and I often … More
1714: PodCast #1: Robert H. Osher MD
Over the past 5 years and 1700+ videos, we have learned so much from each other by reviewing surgical videos … More
1657: six mistakes young surgeons make
These key lessons are so important that I have made a new updated video for the current crop of young … More
1643: limitations with the Vivity IOL
***I mis-spoke at the 1 min mark: small aperture is more depth of field and longer shutter time. The large … More
1622: get involved with ophthalmic consulting
This video addresses one of the most common questions that I am asked: How do I get involved with ophthalmic … More
1546: The Key to Ophthalmology Residency
I recently enjoyed participating in a podcast with Dr Rizul Nathani, who hosts the OpenGlobeTk.com interview series which is focused … More
1452: always give the benefit of the doubt
This is one of the most critically important lessons in ophthalmic surgery. You must remember that the result of surgery … More
1447: setting reasonable patient expectations
Ophthalmology is a highly specialized field of medicine, so much so that most other physicians have very little knowledge of … More
1434: the surgeon’s loyalty is critical
As a surgeon, you must be loyal — but where should this loyalty be directed? The number one priority for … More
1433: everything you want to know about me
I recently visited my colleague and friend Shannon Wong MD and I toured his beautiful clinic and surgery center in … More
1430: mom of an ophthalmologist
Since our surgery center is in Beverly Hills, I have many celebrities as patients. Multiple actors / actresses who have … More
1412: academic versus private practice
I recently visited Dr David Goldman who practices cataract and refractive surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA and we … More
1391: trying to find work/life balance
When you see this picture of me with my mountain bike, do not be fooled into thinking that I have … More
1380: every little surgical step is critical
Ophthalmic surgery can be very unforgiving. There is often very little or no room for error because the delicate ocular … More
1377: why your surgical volume may drop
If you are a surgeon in residency training or fellowship, I have something to tell you that you may find … More
1230: surgeon & patient communication
Cataract surgery is a beautiful and fascinating procedure for us as ophthalmologists. But for patients it can be a nerve-wracking … More
1216: How I prepare for my surgical days
In this video I review my routine for preparing for surgical days and I also explain why exercise makes you … More