154: CataractCoach Podcast 154: Edgar Espana MD

154: CataractCoach Podcast 154: Edgar Espana MD

From Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD by Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD

March 8, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 154

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Professor Edgar Espana MD discussing the intersection of clinical ophthalmology and basic science research on the cornea.

Our podcast guest bridges the clinical and surgical aspects of ophthalmology with cutting edge basic science research about the cornea. Professor Edgar Espana MD from the University of South Florida in Tampa. In this podcast we cover many important topics like how we can modulate, treat, and prevent corneal scarring; how collagen determines the stiffness of the cornea; and understanding incision architecture and the best ways of suturing. I'm confident that you will learn valuable clinical pearls from this podcast. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple , Google , Spotify ) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

People in this episode

Host: Uday Devgan MD

Guest: Edgar Espana MD

Topics covered

  • ophthalmology
  • cornea
  • surgical techniques
  • corneal scarring
  • collagen
  • suturing

Keywords

  • cataract
  • ophthalmology
  • corneal scarring
  • surgical techniques
  • collagen
  • suturing
  • Edgar Espana

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of South Florida

Places: Tampa

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