167: CataractCoach Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick

167: CataractCoach Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick

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

June 7, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 167

About this episode

Professor Dr. Burkhard Dick discusses his expertise in ophthalmic surgery and the importance of physical health for surgeons.

Professor Dr. Burkhard Dick , President of the ESCRS, is a pioneering ophthalmic surgeon and chairman at Ruhr University Bochum. He specializes in the full spectrum of ophthalmic surgeries including cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal procedures. He is also very athletic and he offers critical advice for surgeons is to prioritize physical health to ensure long-term career success and mental strength. So much to learn from this incredible ophthalmologist. He is also leading the growth of the ESCRS to become the global leader in cataract and refractive surgery. 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: Professor Dr. Burkhard Dick

Topics covered

  • ophthalmic surgery
  • cataract surgery
  • refractive surgery
  • glaucoma
  • vitreoretinal procedures
  • surgeon health
  • career success

Keywords

  • ophthalmology
  • cataract
  • refractive surgery
  • surgeon health
  • ESCRS
  • career success
  • mental strength

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESCRS, Ruhr University Bochum

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