BoSS Podcast Episode 8 - Thriving Abroad: The Experience of International Ophthalmologists
Release Date: 04/07/2026
Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast: Live to Work, Work to Live?
ESCRS Podcasts
In this candid ESCRS Leadership, Business & Innovation podcast, David Lockington is joined by Basak Bostanci, Laura de Benito-Llopis and Brendan Cummings to explore whether a “perfect job” really exists and how ophthalmologists can build fulfilling careers that align with their personal values. Through honest reflections on career twists, family life, mentorship, private and public practice, and the challenges of saying no, the panel shares practical advice on navigating opportunity, maintaining boundaries and embracing change. Their message is clear: success is not about finding the...
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Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast: Presentation Skills
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In this episode of the Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast, 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 techniques, presentation structure, and strategies for presenting with confidence in both clinical and academic settings.
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Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast: Structuring a Multi-Physician Practice
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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 flow, recruiting and training multidisciplinary teams, and aligning financial strategy with technology integration. The episode also highlights how strong clinical governance and an enhanced patient...
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BoSS Podcast Episode 9: Happiness at Work
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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 strategies, the discussion offers inspiration for anyone looking to create a more positive, balanced, and rewarding work life. Speakers: Nivine B. Woods – Past President, Ophthalmic World Leaders...
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IME Expert Podcast Series on Simultaneous Vision IOLs: What the Data Shows: Visual Quality, Spectacle Independence, and IOL Matching
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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 explain how these factors shape patient satisfaction. The conversation also highlights the importance of patient selection, lifestyle considerations, and individualized lens matching to support better...
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IME Expert Podcast Series on Simultaneous Vision IOLs: The Conversation that Matters: Educating Patients About their Options
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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 functional benefit. With a strong emphasis on transparency, personalization, and shared decision-making, this episode offers practical guidance for building trust and improving patient satisfaction. Be sure...
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IME Expert Podcast Series on Simultaneous Vision IOLs: Getting it Right: Preoperative Precision for Simultaneous Vision IOLs
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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 assessment and optimization. Advanced diagnostics, modern IOL calculation strategies, and enhancement planning are also discussed, providing practical insights to help clinicians improve predictability and...
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BoSS Podcast Episode 8 - Thriving Abroad: The Experience of International Ophthalmologists
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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.
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ESCRS eConnect Webinar - How will you turn your research data into a compelling manuscript
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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 key lessons learned, and discuss how their writing process has evolved over time. Through insights and practical examples, this session will offer valuable guidance and inspiration for...
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ESCRS Eye Journal Club Episode 40 - Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern
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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
info_outlineIn 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.