Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

Our guest is Farrell "Toby" Tyson MD, a distinguished leader in ophthalmology whose career is full of innovation, surgical excellence, and strategic practice growth. From pioneering early excimer and femtosecond laser research alongside industry legends to building a highly successful multi-office practice in Southwest Florida, Dr. Tyson has continuously pushed the boundaries of modern eye care. Beyond the operating room, his vision extends to venture capital and philanthropy, most recently through his generous support in establishing the inaugural Tyson-Martin Eye Institute at the University of South Florida in Tampa. In this episode, Dr. Tyson shares invaluable pearls on navigating industry partnerships, optimizing practice economics, mastering complex surgical techniques, and building a lasting career. Whether you are a trainee or an established surgeon, Dr. Tyson’s insights offer an extraordinary roadmap for success.

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I was fortunate to have Dr Elisha Garg as a resident with me while I was professor at UCLA years ago. She is so bright, energetic, and driven to keep learning more. Now, in her 7th year after training she is launching her new private practice and she also mentors residents in the operating room. Her incredible drive pushed her to travel to India to learn MSICS at Aravind while she was still a senior resident. In this podcast she shares great pearls about achieving success early in your career and how to navigate the tricky path in your first few years of practice. She has has a fantastic instagram channel at https://www.instagram.com/eastbayeyedoc/

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At the recent Midwest Glaucoma Symposium at the Cleveland Clinic, I learned so much from a presentation by Dr Matthew Brink about the benefits of phaco in glaucoma patients. He has some very keen insights and he made the point that it deserves further research and that his findings would benefit from further inquiry. This is the mark of a true expert because the more we know, the more we realize how much more there is to know. This podcast covers that topic but also the rewards and challenges of building his new private practice and the strive to get every patient his best. Very inspiring and truly a future leader in our field, so it's great to enjoy interacting with him at this earlier stage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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