ESCRS Podcasts

In this episode of the Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcas t, David Lockington, Basak Bostanci and Artemis Matsou explore presentation skills in ophthalmology, with a focus on delivering clear, engaging, and impactful presentations at scientific meetings and conferences. Drawing on personal experience, the discussion covers effective slide design, audience engagement, communication techniqu...

In this episode of the Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast , Paul Rosen, Vincent Qin, and Eric Donnenfeld explore practice management in modern ophthalmology, with a focus on structuring a multi-physician practice. Drawing on real-world experience from multisubspecialty eye care centres, the discussion covers effective organisational and leadership models, optimising operations and patient...

In this episode of the BoSS Podcast, Happiness at Work , we explore what it truly means to feel fulfilled in our professional lives—and how that happiness can positively impact our personal lives too. Our speakers share insights on the importance of purpose, meaningful relationships, and building workplace cultures that actively support well‑being. Through personal experiences and practical strate...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Prof. Thomas Kohnen and Dr. Lena Beckers focus on the role of patient communication in achieving successful outcomes. They discuss how to explain simultaneous vision in simple, relatable terms, set realistic expectations around trade-offs and neuroadaptation, and address cost in the context of quality of life and function...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Prof. Thomas Kohnen and Dr. Lena Beckers examine how clinical data can guide IOL selection and expectation setting in presbyopia correction with simultaneous vision IOLs. They discuss outcome measures beyond Snellen acuity, including contrast sensitivity, dysphotopsia, functional vision, and spectacle independence, and ex...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Prof. Thomas Kohnen and Dr. Lena Beckers discuss the critical role of refractive accuracy, including the impact of even small residual errors on patient satisfaction. They explore key contributors to postoperative surprises, particularly ocular surface disease, and highlight the importance of thorough preoperative assessm...

In this episode of the BoSS Podcast, we explore the experiences of ophthalmologists who have taken their careers beyond their home countries. Thriving Abroad offers personal insights into working internationally, adapting to new professional environments, and building a fulfilling career abroad.

Chairs: Stephanie Joachim Speakers: Artemis Matsou and Mayank Nanavaty With Introduction From ESCRS President, Burkhard Dick.  In this interview-style webinar launching the Medical Writing series, two experienced medical writers will share how they progressed from writing their very first manuscript to producing high-quality scientific papers. They will reflect on early challenges, rejections, and...

Episode 40 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou, Alfredo Borgia and Victoria Till was held on 6th February 2026 The guest experts are Jose Guell and Guillermo Amescua  who discuss the following paper: Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Gerd Auffarth and Amir Hamid address the biggest barrier to adopting digital cataract surgery—cost—and discuss how practices can transition realistically and sustainably. They present digitalization as a long-term investment that improves efficiency, safety, and patient satisfaction, and outline practical str...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Gerd Auffarth and Amir Hamid explore how modern 3D visualization systems and improved ergonomics are transforming surgical practice. With many surgeons experiencing posture-related pain, they discuss how digital microscopes and heads-up displays reduce strain, enhance visualization, and streamline workflow. T...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Gerd Auffarth and Amir Hamid discuss how connected digital workflows are reshaping modern cataract surgery. Drawing on recent ESCRS survey data and their own clinical experience, they highlight how shifting from paper-based processes to integrated digital systems enhances efficiency, accuracy, surgeon comfort...

Episode 39 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou, Alfredo Borgia and Victoria Till was held on 25th November 2025 The guest experts are Claudette Abela-Formanek and Florian Kretz who discuss the following paper: 3-Year Comparison of Two Mix-and-Match Strategies: Enhanced Monofocal and Trifocal Vs Enhanced Monofocal and Trifocal EDOF IDOLs

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Béatrice Cochener and Pooja Khamar highlight the critical role of clear, transparent patient communication—from outlining procedure benefits and recovery expectations to addressing the ethical considerations of differential pricing. They emphasize that effective communication builds trust and supports better surgical outco...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Pooja Khamar and Béatrice Cochener examine postoperative surprises, focusing on how pre-existing ocular surface conditions, such as dry eye, can influence outcomes. They discuss its prevalence and impact on complications like pseudo-regression and glare from poor epithelial healing. The experts highlight the value of thoro...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Béatrice Cochener and Pooja Khamar discuss how to tailor treatment decisions to patient profiles, lifestyles, and evolving expectations. They explore integrating new technologies, communicating with well-informed patients, and addressing challenges such as ocular surface issues in younger patients and presbyopia in aging e...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Drs. Francesco Carones and Andrea Janeková explore the selection and benefits of these lenses for presbyopia correction. They highlight the importance of tailoring lens choices to each patient's lifestyle and ocular conditions, managing expectations during the adaptation period, and ensuring thorough screening and postope...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Drs. Andrea Janeková and Francesco Carones discuss how modern imaging and digital tools are transforming intraoperative planning and lens alignment. They highlight the precision and convenience of technologies like swept-source OCT and corneal tomography, yet fewer than half of surgeons use digital visualization consisten...

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on simultaneous vision IOLs, Drs. Francesco Carones and Andrea Janeková explain why a healthy ocular surface is essential before cataract refractive surgery. Even mild dry eye can skew keratometry readings and IOL calculations—yet it's often overlooked. Left untreated, dry eye can cause refractive surprises and postoperative dissatisfaction. The expe...

In this episode of our BoSS podcast, Generational Diversity in   Ophthalmology: Bridging the Gap , we explore how generational perspectives influence values, work culture, and collaboration.

This podcast focuses on team management within ophthalmic practices, featuring insights from Matt Jensen, a former CEO and consultant with extensive experience in ophthalmology practice management, alongside LBI Committee members Dr. Bastak Bostanci and Dr. Vincent Qin.

Chairs: Burkhard Dick, Sathish Srinivasan Speakers: Pablo Artal, Claudio Trindade, Robert Edward Ang and Roger Zaldivar We are pleased to invite you to a new edition of the ESCRS eConnect webinar dedicated to the role of small aperture optic surgical procedures in modern ophthalmology practice. From intraocular lenses and corneal inlays to pupilloplasty, this session will explore both the underlyi...

Most surgeons obsess over when to start something new - but the harder question is knowing when to stop. In this episode, recorded with Paul Rosen (Chair of the ESCRS Leadership and Business Innovation Committee) and Rod Solar (LiveseySolar), we tackle the unspoken topic: when to quit. From scaling refractive practices to shifting strategy, Rod shares candid insights on how to recognize bottleneck...

This podcast, Learning the Hard Way , explores how new products in ophthalmology make it or don't when brought to market. It's framed through two distinct lenses, no pun intended: Jim Mazzo, offering the perspective of the investor and businessman Michael Mrochen, sharing insights as the inventor and innovator  

Episode 38 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou, Alfredo Borgia and Victoria Till was held on August 12th 2025 The guest experts are Michael Amon and Jascha Wendelstein who discuss the following paper: Refractive, Visual, and Safety Outcomes of Three Surgical Techniques for Aphakia Correction