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In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Kjell Gunnar Gundersen and Wolfgang Mayer explore the challenges of transitioning to digital operating rooms. They share strategies for integrating digital technology into existing cataract surgical workflows, discuss key considerations for planning and selecting DOR solutions, and outline how to conduct a cost-benefit analysis from both surgeons’ and patients’ perspectives. Additionally, they examine the impact of digital technologies and advanced robotics on patient outcomes. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent medical education supported by Alcon and Zeiss.

In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Wolfgang Mayer and Kjell Gunnar Gundersen discuss how 3D visual operating systems and augmented reality enhance surgeon ergonomics, potentially reducing long-term health issues for cataract surgeons while improving surgical precision and clinical outcomes. They also explore additional benefits of these technologies and consider future innovations that could further advance surgeon’s well-being and performance, as well as patient outcomes. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent medical education supported by Alcon and Zeiss.

In this ESCRS IME podcast on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Drs. Kjell Gunnar Gundersen and Wolfgang Mayer explore the evolving landscape of the DOR, discussing its definition and the transformative impact of digital technologies on their daily surgical practices. They highlight the benefits of integrating digital operating rooms, emphasizing improved efficiency and workflow, the role of data systems integration in enhancing patient outcomes, and the potential future of remote consultations and surgeries. To hear more about this topic, make sure to listen the other two podcasts in this series. Independent medical education supported by Alcon and Zeiss.

Featuring Paul Rosen, Artemis Matsou, Basak Bostanci, Vincent Qin, David Lockington, hosted by Kris Morrill.

Welcome to the second episode of the Podcast series titled ‘Inclusivity in Focus ‘This Podcast series is part of the ESCRS Initiative BOSS - Building our Sustainable, Inclusive Society. In this episode ‘Allies in Action: How Men Support Women in Ophthalmology’, Dr. Diana Silva and Dr. Artemis Matsou facilitate a fascinating discussion between ESCRS Secretary, Prof Burkhard Dick and ESCRS Council Member, Dr Joaquin Fernandez. Our guests discuss barriers to career progression due to gender and how education and systemic change is essential to achieve equality.

Episode 35 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou and Alfredo Borgia was held on June 19th 2024. The guest experts are Professor Vito Romano and Professor Luis Fernández-Vega Cueto-Felgueroso who discuss the following paper: Refractive outcomes after DMEK: meta-analysis Augustin, Victor A. MD; Son, Hyeck-Soo MD; Yildirim, Timur M. MD; Meis, Jan MSc; Łabuz, Grzegorz PhD; Auffarth, Gerd U. MD; Khoramnia, Ramin MD. Refractive outcomes after DMEK: meta-analysis. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 49(9):p 982-987, September 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001212 

Our brand-new podcast series kicks off with an exciting start, 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading in Ophthalmology'. In this first episode,  ESCRS’ first female President, Prof. Marie-Jose Tassignon has a magnificent conversation with Medevise Founder and ESCRS Consultant, Kris Morrill, facilitated by Dr Artemis Matsou and Dr Diana Silva. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next podcast ‘Allies in Action; How Men Support Women in Ophthalmology’ - coming soon!  

Chairs: Filomena Ribeiro and Jose Guell Speakers: Soosan Jacob, Alex Day, Andreia Rosa, Beatrice Cochener-Lamard and Jorge Alio The webinar will offer an overview of the key topics and presentations that will be featured during the Main Symposia at the upcoming ESCRS 2024 Meeting in Barcelona, scheduled from September 6th to 10th, 2024.

In this episode of the IME podcast on RIOLs, Dr. Basak Bostanci and Prof. Thomas Kohnen discuss available presbyopia-correcting IOLs and critical factors in selecting the most suitable lens for each patient. They highlight the importance of considering the patient’s preference for spectacle independence, addressing ocular surface conditions, and potential optical symptoms to maximize patient satisfaction. Independent medical education supported by Alcon (Gold), J&J Vision (Gold) and Zeiss (Bronze).

Artemis Matsou Arthur Cummings Alfredo Borgia Filomena Ribeiro