ESCRS Podcasts

In this ESCRS IME podcast on MIGS for cataract surgeons, Dr. Ike Ahmed and Prof. Burkhard Dick delve into the diagnosis and prevalence of glaucoma in cataract patients, covering standard parameters and relevant risk factors. The discussion concludes with a forward-looking exploration of the future of glaucoma management. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on MIGS for cataract surgeons, Dr. Ike Ahmed and Prof. Burkhard Dick discuss the challenges of patient compliance with pharmacological glaucoma treatments, while exploring innovative approaches as potential solutions to address those compliance issues. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education s...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on MIGS for cataract surgeons, Dr. Ike Ahmed and Prof. Burkhard Dick provide valuable insights into the decision-making process for early treatment of mild-to-moderate glaucoma with current and emerging MIGS options, in combination with cataract surgery. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room, Dr. Roger Zaldivar and Prof. Oliver Findl discuss the challenges and potential benefits of integrating digital operating room technologies into the everyday cataract practice. While acknowledging that there is a learning curve, they are optimistic that digitalization will not only enhance the surgeons' capabilities but will also lead to impr...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room, Dr. Roger Zaldivar and Prof. Oliver Findl explore the impact of 3D visual operating systems and augmented reality on surgeon ergonomics and their potential to address long term health issues. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum) a...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room, Dr. Roger Zaldivar and Prof. Oliver Findl discuss the digital operating room and its impact on visualization, data integration, and workflow efficiency. This conversation touches also on the possibility of remote operating room consultations and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Profs. Drs. Beatrice Cochener and Burkhard Dick focus on patient communication and how to match IOL technology to the patient's needs and expectations. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), Johnson & Johnson (Gold), Bausch + Lomb (Bronze).

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Profs. Drs. Burkhard Dick and Beatrice Cochener discuss various contributing factors to achieve the best outcomes with presbyopia correction in cataract surgery. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), Johnson & Johnson (Gold), Bausch + Lomb (Bron...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Prof. Dr. Filomena Ribeiro shares some recommendations on best practices with toric IOLs and correcting astigmatism during cataract surgery. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other podcasts in this series with Profs. Drs. Beatrice Cochener and Burkhard Dick. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), Johnson & Joh...

Episode 31 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club  with Imran Yusuf and Artemis Matsou was held on August 16, 2023 at 19:30 CEST. The guest experts are Professor Anders Behndig and Professor Pavel Stodulka who discuss the following paper: Ten-year outcomes of pseudophakic mini-monovision correction of hyperopic presbyopia .  https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Citation/2023/06000/FS_LASIK_for_the_treatment_of_mo...

Episode 30 of the EyeJC (ESCRS Journal Club) with Myriam Böhm and Artemis Matsou was held on July 18, 2022 at 18:30 CEST. The guest experts are Dr Florian Kretz and Professor Paolo Vinciguerra who discuss the following paper: FS-LASIK for the treatment of moderate-to-high hyperopia https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Citation/2023/06000/FS_LASIK_for_the_treatment_of_moderate_to_high.4.aspx Alió del Barr...

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Drs. Oliver Findl and Thomas Kohnen discuss how to communicate effectively with cataract patients seeking spectacle independence. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), J&J Vision (Gold) and Zeiss (Bronze).

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Drs. Oliver Findl and Thomas Kohnen discuss post-operative outcomes and satisfaction in cataract patients seeking spectacle independence. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), J&J Vision (Gold) and Zeiss (Bronze).

In this ESCRS IME podcast on Refractive IOLs, Drs. Oliver Findl and Thomas Kohnen discuss key pre-operative measurements and considerations for cataract patients seeking spectacle independence. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent Medical Education supported by Alcon (Platinum), J&J Vision (Gold) and Zeiss (Bronze).

ESCRS eConnect Webinar - Corneal approach to presbyopia treatment Podcast Presbyopia is by far the most common vision-related problem affecting more than two billion people worldwide. It negatively impacts the quality of life in numerous ways, especially with the increase in active life expectancy in recent decades. Despite conventional management of presbyopia with reading glasses still being pre...

ESCRS eConnect Academy: Current trends in IOL power calculations - 15 February 2023 The need for better postoperative results and patient expectations undergoing cataract surgery has increased significantly over the last two decades, leading to major advances in ocular biometry and IOL power calculations. Although these improvements have been remarkable, they are still suboptimal in some cases. Th...

Episode 29 of the EyeJC (ESCRS Journal Club) with Imran Yusuf and Nino Hirnschall was held on January 11, 2022 at 18:00 CET. The guest experts are Dr Brent Kramer and Professor Mats Lundström who discuss the following paper:   Real-world incidence of monofocal toric intraocular lens repositioning: analysis of the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS Registry​ Brent A Kramer​ 1​ ,  John Berdahl​...

In this ESCRS IME podcast Dr. Burkhard is sharing his tips and tricks for modern corneal refractive and lenticule extraction procedures. To hear more on this topic, make sure to listen the other interview in this series with Dr. Rohit Shetty. Independent Medical Education supported by J&J Vision, Zeiss and Schwind.  

In this ESCRS IME podcast Dr. Rohit Shetty is sharing best practices and important considerations for lenticule extraction procedures. To hear more on this topic, make sure to listen the other interview in this series with Dr. Burkhard Dick. Independent Medical Education supported by J&J Vision, Zeiss and Schwind.

TITLE: Overcoming complications in cataract surgery DATE: 14 December 2022 CHAIRS: Roberto Bellucci, Florian Kretz   Capsulorhexis troubles Speaker:  Vladimir Pfeifer   Unstable Lens Speaker:  Nic Reus   Pearls for dealing with posterior capsule rupture and anterior vitrectomy Speaker:  Larry Benjamin   Surgical tips for IOL explanation Speaker:  Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill   Surgical complications of c...

Episode 28 of the EyeJC (ESCRS Journal Club) with Artemis Matsou and Myriam Böhm was held on December 7, 2022 at 19:00 CET. The guest experts are Professor Thomas Kohnen and Professor Sathish Srinivasan who discuss the following paper: Factors leading to re-alignment or exchange after ICL implantation in 10,258 eyes ​ Ruoyan Wei​ , MD,  Meiyan Li​ , MD, PhD,  Aruma Aruma​ , MD,  Michael C. Knorz​...

EyeJC (The ESCRS Journal Club) episode 27 with Artemis and Mario Nubile which first broadcast on November 2, 2022 at 20:00 CET. The guest experts are Dr. Allon Barsam and Dr. Emilio Pedrotti and they discuss the following paper:   Postoperative vault prediction for phakic implantable collamer lens surgery: the LASSO formulae ​ Rocamora, Leandro MSc1; Orlando, José I. PhD1,2; Lwowski, Christoph MD3...

EyeJC (The ESCRS Journal Club) with Artemis Matsou and Imran Yusuf  The guest experts are Oliver Findl and David Chang and they will discuss the following paper: Reducing Topical Drug Waste in Ophthalmic Surgery: Multi-society Position Paper Palmer, David J. MD1; Robin, Alan L. MD2; McCabe, Cathleen M. MD3; Chang, David F. MD4,a; for the Ophthalmic Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization Task Force...