At a recent ophthalmology meeting, I found a speaker with so many insightful pearls that I found myself taking quite a few notes. That speaker is Dr Tushya Om Parkash, an incredibly talented, high volume cataract surgeon who changed the way that I think about certain situations and challenges in cataract surgery. He runs the Om Parkash Eye Institute in Amritsar, India and also coordinates the Intra-ocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) winter meeting in his home city. I look forward to attending this meeting in person in early 2027 and encourage you to do the same. This podcast covers many truly insightful pearls which will elevate your cataract surgery skills. I know for certain that you will gain knowledge and your patients will benefit from you learning from 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. Starti

Leading one of the first ophthalmology residency programs in North America, Professor Guillermo Rocha is the Chairman of Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He is redefining the future of ophthalmology with pioneering leadership in transformative research, from breakthrough AI integration and advanced robotics to genetic therapies. Known for his incredible designer surgery philosophy, Dr. Rocha approaches complex corneal procedures with unparalleled mastery and customization. I had the pleasure of visiting his department in May 2026 and I was really amazed at the incredible team that is McGill ophthalmology. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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