Our guest surgeon from Japan does a great job for this routine cataract case which is number 450. Reaching case … More
Tag: learning curve
2763: you should be here after 1200 cases
After completing 1,200 cataract surgeries, a surgeon is typically considered experienced and should demonstrate a mature level of surgical judgment, … More
2718: Eye surgery simulator improves skills
Have you ever wanted to learn and practice surgical techniques prior to performing surgery on patients? The best solution is … More
2402: being self-critical is good… to a point
In this video we are going to discuss how being self-critical is good… to a point. We want to be … More
2350: great job for cataract case 500
Edit: I totally missed this in the review of this case: the IOL goes in the eye upside down! Watch … More
2257: Case 1000 Amazing Progress
Our guest surgeon went from a beginner to an expert surgeon over the course of 1000 cataract cases and you … More
1838: the easy way to learn phaco chop
There is some resistance among surgeons to learn a new technique because of the learning curve. For surgeons who are … More
1771: further progression of surgical skills
When I saw case 25 from this resident (link here) I was amazed at his skill level and just how … 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
1398: compressing the learning curve
As we have explained here before, the surgical learning curve is steep and challenging! The beauty of these CataractCoach videos … More
1189: learning after residency training
Recently a resident asked me what would happen if he did not get to learn to implant a new design … More
1148: surgical skills at case 2000
This is a routine case performed by a surgeon who has done 2000 cataract surgeries. The technique here is excellent … More
1122: Remote Capsulorhexis Training
Prof. John Ferris has started a novel program of remotely teaching young surgeons to improve their surgical skills. This can … More
1111: Playlist: Surgical Learning
All great surgeons are students for life: continually learning and evolving surgical techniques to keep up with the latest techniques … More
Review: Career Paths for Surgical Learning
The path to learning surgery is a long and challenging one. True success requires years of dedication and the passion … More