The Second Look

Join Dr Ben LaHood as each episode he invites a special guest for a chat about the most important topics and innovations in the world of ophthalmology. From cataract surgery to dry eye, glaucoma and many more. Every subject is deserving of the Second Look in this casually investigative and entertainingly insightful podcast.

The Second Look with Warren Hill 11/03/2022

The Second Look with Warren Hill Dr Warren Hill is a legend of IOL calculation and biometry. He has developed his own artificial intelligence IOL power calculation method; has had a role in developing many tools that we use every day; and continues to share his immense knowledge via his own website. Join us for a chat about the current state of biometry, lens calculation accuracy and much more, including Warren's background of classical art training and his love for flying military jets. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/24895887

The Second Look with Vance Thompson 06/05/2022

The Second Look with Vance Thompson Dr Vance Thompson is a well known and loved cataract and refractive surgeon from South Dakota, USA. He has continued to be at the forefront of the latest available technologies, running multiple FDA trials over many years. Vance has grown an extremely busy and successful practice while maintaining great company morale. Join us for a great chat about how he has managed this feat, gain insight into how his advice could help your business and learn from a wonderful human who inspired me to be a refractive surgeon with a research interest. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/23329919

The Second Look with David Lockington 02/27/2022

The Second Look with David Lockington Dr David Lockington is an ophthalmologist from Glasgow, Scotland, who is changing the way we teach ophthalmic surgery. David's quest to improve training with use of simulation and model eyes makes a lot of sense when compared to the preparation of pilots and top athletes, so why not surgeons? David is the keynote speaker for this years RANZCO meeting, his entertaining presentations are always a crowd favourite. I'm sure that after listening to our chat, you will be updating the way you prepare for surgery too. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/22274105

The Second Look with Marcus Ang 09/03/2021

The Second Look with Marcus Ang Marcus Ang is an ophthalmologist from Singapore, and the driving force behind the Young Ophthalmologist (YO) movement in the Asia Pacific region. Marcus has already achieved so much both clinically and as an academic at the Singapore National Eye Centre. He is passionate about helping those in training and their early careers create a network to help each other and raise awareness of their need for mentorship and support. After listening to my chat with Marcus, you too will want to support the YO movement. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/20357906

The Second Look with Ashvin Agarwal 08/29/2021

The Second Look with Ashvin Agarwal Season two of The Second Look is kicking off with global star, ophthalmologist, Dr Ashvin Agarwal joining me for a chat about everything from innovation, his many contributions to eye surgery, and thoughts on subspecialisation. Ashvin is a global force in eye care, frequently speaking on international podiums. He is also chief clinical officer for Dr Agarwal's eye hospital group. Ashvin's story will be sure to inspire you to try new techniques including his "single-pass, four-throw pupilloplasty". /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/20295557

The Second Look with Carol Shields 04/05/2021

The Second Look with Carol Shields Dr Carol Shields, world leading ocular oncologist joins me for a chat about her incredible career, being at the top of ophthalmology power lists, life at Wills Eye Hospital and being admitted to a basketball hall of fame. Carol is an amazing surgeon and academic who has dominated her specialty yet remains incredibly humble. I'm sure you'll enjoy this insight into her life and gain some practical tips along the way. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/18601772

The Second Look with Michael Goggin 03/07/2021

The Second Look with Michael Goggin Associate Professor Michael Goggin is a cataract and refractive surgeon with a deep understanding of astigmatism. Regularly filling auditoriums at major conferences, his Goggin nomogram for toric IOL calculation is world class. He has been instrumental in providing the best IOL options to public hospital patients, really walking the talk of making every single cataract surgery a refractive procedure. Enjoy hearing what drives his passion for improving outcomes and gain some practical tips along the way /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/18218111

The Second Look with Ike Ahmed 01/21/2021

The Second Look with Ike Ahmed Dr Ike Ahmed, superstar of ophthalmology joins me for a chat. With his epic surgical videos, insightful presentations and active social media, Ike has influenced nearly every facet of the eye world. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/17630474

The Second Look with Ashiyana Nariani 12/24/2020

The Second Look with Ashiyana Nariani Dr Ashiyana Nariani is an absolutely inspirational ophthalmologist. Born and raised in the USA, she trained in cornea, refractive surgery and ocular oncology at Duke University as well as working with the World Health Organisation. Her passion to care for the underserved brought her to India where she strives to care for those less fortunate and teach her trainees about the importance of patient advocacy. She is someone we can all learn from in ophthalmology and in life. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/17324621

The Second Look with Arthur Cummings 11/08/2020

The Second Look with Arthur Cummings Dr Arthur Cummings is an ophthalmologist who is changing the way the world views refractive surgery. Arthur is a brilliant refractive surgeon in Dublin, Ireland who is well known for his research and publications. His eloquent writing simplifies the most complicated refractive topics. Arthur is passionate about driving the Refractive Surgery Alliance to revolutionise the image of refractive surgery by developing an incredible refractive fellowship program as well as a college of refractive surgery. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/16722686

The Second Look with Jacqui Beltz 10/16/2020

The Second Look with Jacqui Beltz Dr Jacqui Beltz, anterior segment surgeon from Melbourne, Australia joins me for a chat. You may know Jacqui from her many courses at international meetings on corneal surgery and small aperture IOLs, or her very own conference, GenEYE! Jacqui is director of training in the state of Victoria and has revolutionised teaching of surgery by introducing high performance techniques often seen on the sports field. Hopefully you too will pick up some tips from Jacqui for safely returning to the operating theatre /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/16425914

The Second Look with Damien Gatinel 09/26/2020

The Second Look with Damien Gatinel Damien Gatinel joins me for an amazing chat about his impact on ophthalmology. Damien is responsible for inventing the first trifocal IOL. His incredible optics knowledge has also given us a new and improved classification system for aberrations. As well as these huge advances for cataract and laser surgery, he has revolutionised our thinking about keratoconus. Listen to one of the most brilliant minds in the eye world today explain his passions and pick up some new ideas for your practice too! /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/16163105

The Second Look with Doug Koch 09/17/2020

The Second Look with Doug Koch If you have anything to do with cataract surgery, you will know of Professor Doug Koch from Houston. Doug has had an influence on so many aspects of cataract surgery, from rediscovering the posterior cornea to being responsible for a popular phaco chopper. Doug is an amazing teacher and surgeon with 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. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/16057280

The Second Look with Dr Ivo Ferreira 09/10/2020

The Second Look with Dr Ivo Ferreira Ivo Ferreira is an ophthalmology superstar with a passion for teaching cataract surgery. Ivo runs the Ophthalmology University where he uses the latest techniques to teach ophthalmologists cataract surgery. Ivo's teaching style 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 via instagram @thesecondlookpodcast /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/15955526

The Second Look with John Berdahl 08/31/2020

The Second Look with John Berdahl 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. /episode/index/show/thesecondlook/id/15820532

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