The Second Look

Dr Jacqui Beltz, ophthalmologist, cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon from Melbourne, Australia joins me for a chat. You may know Jacqui from her many presentations and courses at meetings around the world about her state of the art corneal surgery and more recently small aperture IOLs, or you may have attended her very own conference, GenEYE! Jacqui is director of training in the state of Victoria and has revolutionised teaching of surgery with the introduction of high performance techniques more often seen on the sports field. I'm sure you will agree Jacqui Beltz deserves the second look and hopefully you will also pick up some tips for a safe return to the operating theatre after a break.

Damien Gatinel, world famous ophthalmologist, joins me for an amazing chat about his many talents. Damien is responsible for inventing the trifocal IOL. His detailed knowledge of optics is incredible and he has even come up with a new and improved classification system for aberrations. That would be enough for most people but he has also revolutionised our thinking about keratoconus with his "no rub, no cone" theory. Listen to one of the most brilliant minds in the eye world today explain his passions. I'm sure you will pick up a few new ideas for your practice too!

If you have anything to do with cataract surgery, you will know of Professor Doug Koch from Houston, Texas. Doug has had an influence on so many aspects of cataract surgery, from rediscovering the posterior cornea, IOL calculation tools on the ASCRS website and he is even responsible for a popular phaco chopper you may be using. Doug is an amazing teacher and surgeon with a deep understanding of optics and a passion for improving ophthalmology. Don't let his soothing accent relax you too much or you'll miss out on a second look at one of the most interesting and influential people in the eye world and an idol of mine.

Ivo Ferreira is an ophthalmology superstar who is absolutely passionate about teaching cataract surgery. Ivo runs the Ophthalmology University where he uses the latest techniques to teach ophthalmologists cataract surgery. Ivo's teaching style stands out as he focuses not just on practical skills but also on the mental side of surgery. His phacomentors program material is enjoyed by thousands around the world. Ivo is a selfless, revolutionary teacher whose work deserves a second look. Links to his courses and material can be found via our instagram page @thesecondlookpodcast

Your host, Dr Ben LaHood is joined for this first episode by Dr John Berdahl, an ophthalmologist of many talents and interests. You may know him from his cataract, refractive and corneal surgery as well as producing astigmatismfix.com but it is John's theories about glaucoma which may not only help people retain their vision but also help get astronauts safely to Mars. John Berdahl is certainly an eye surgeon worthy of a second look.