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Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

CataractCoach.com, the world's largest eye surgery channel, presents a podcast series with a goal of becoming better ophthalmic surgeons together. We feature in depth interviews with a wide spectrum of ophthalmologists from innovators and key opinion leaders, to surgeons still in training. 
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  • #179
    Today · 57 min

    179: CataractCoach Podcast 179: Filomena Ribeiro MD

    There is so much to learn from the brilliant Professor Filomena Ribeiro from Portugal, a true leader in ophthalmology. A a recent President of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and a clinical powerhouse, Dr. Ribeiro uniquely holds a PhD in biomedical engineering. We dive into her trailblazing research on personalized eye models, ray-tracing software, and functional vision. Dr. Ribeiro also discusses her remarkable global leadership, from expanding ESCRS surgical simulation labs to spearheading vital humanitarian, sustainability, and inclusive initiatives. Get inspired by a visionary who is redefining the future of patient care. 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.

  • #178
    August 23 · 1 hr 2 min

    178: CataractCoach Podcast 178: Richard Packard MD

    There is so much to learn from Dr Richard Packard, a true legend in ophthalmology with decades of experience teaching thousands of surgeons worldwide. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of phacoemulsification and IOLs. We explore the fierce historical resistance to early cataract innovations, the paradigm shift brought by foldable lenses, and the physics of fluidics. He also shares game-changing surgical pearls, from the soft chop technique to the future of robotics in the operating room. I am sure you will enjoy this memorable masterclass 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.

  • #177
    August 16 · 1 hr 6 min

    177: CataractCoach Podcast 177: Richard Mackool MD

    Our guest is a truly gifted surgeon, mentor to many (including me), innovator, and a legendary ophthalmologist, Dr. Richard Mackool. Widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in cataract surgery fluidics and techniques, Dr. Mackool has achieved a remarkable documented posterior capsule rupture rate of less than one in a thousand. Driven by a unique engineering mindset rooted in his early days fixing cars with his father, his lifelong passion for experimentation has transformed surgical workflows. Join us as we dive into his career, his key innovations, and his inspiring philosophy on happiness, curiosity, and continuous learning. One of my favorite podcasts ever! 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.

  • #176
    August 9 · 54 min

    176: CataractCoach Podcast 176: Jod Mehta MD

    Our guest is Professir Jod Mehta is an accomplished eye surgeon and scientist based in Singapore. Raised in the UK, he trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital before moving to Singapore, where he has lived for nearly two decades. He currently serves as the executive director of the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). A prolific researcher, Dr. Mehta has published over 600 papers and holds numerous medical device patents, notably developing the Endoglide for corneal transplants. In this podcast he shares great insights about the future of refractive and corneal surgery. 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.

  • #175
    August 2 · 1 hr 1 min

    175: CataractCoach Podcast 175: David Smadja MD

    We are joined by a truly innovative mind in ophthalmology, Professor David Smadja. Known for thinking differently, he shares his unique journey into the field, which was initially inspired by a desire to find refractive medical solutions for his brother's high hyperopia. We dive deep into the evolving world of corneal refractive surgery including his pioneering work with advanced diagnostic devices, the integration of artificial intelligence in predicting ectasia risks, and his revolutionary "EpiMaster" software that analyzes the epithelium as an extra refracting surface. We also explore his groundbreaking work on "Nano Drops"—a minimally invasive, reversible drop-based solution to correct presbyopia and myopia. 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.

  • #174
    July 26 · 43 min

    174: CataractCoach Podcast 174: Prof. Walid Zbiba MD

    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.

  • #173
    July 19 · 1 hr 13 min

    173: CataractCoach Podcast 173: Minas Coroneo MD

    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.

  • #172
    July 12 · 42 min

    172: CataractCoach Podcast 172: Priscila Cruz Flores MD

    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 our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

  • #171
    July 5 · 1 hr 3 min

    171: CataractCoach Podcast 171: Laura Periman MD

    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.

  • #170
    June 28 · 1 hr 4 min

    170: CataractCoach Podcast 170: William Tannure MD

    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.

  • #169
    June 21 · 58 min

    169: CataractCoach Podcast 169: Ed Anderson MD

    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.

  • #168
    June 14 · 1 hr

    168: CataractCoach Podcast 168: Durval Carvalho Jr MD

    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 (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.

  • #167
    June 7 · 52 min

    167: CataractCoach Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick

    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.

  • #166
    May 31 · 56 min

    166: CataractCoach Podcast 166: Tim Steinemann MD

    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.

  • #165
    May 24 · 1 hr

    165: CataractCoach Podcast 165: Jonathan Woolfson MD

    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.

  • #164
    May 17 · 1 hr 3 min

    164: CataractCoach Podcast 164: Dan Reinstein MD

    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 (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.

  • #163
    May 10 · 53 min

    163: CataractCoach Podcast 163: Dinh Thi Hoang Anh MD and Yury Kalinnikov MD

    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 (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.

  • #162
    May 3 · 55 min

    162: CataractCoach Podcast 162: Joaquin Fernandez MD

    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.

  • #161
    April 26 · 45 min

    161: CataractCoach Podcast 161: Pedram Hamrah MD

    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.

  • #160
    April 19 · 54 min

    160: CataractCoach Podcast 160: Jodi Luchs MD

    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 (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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