ASCRS PODCASTS – Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles

“Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles with Nicole Fram, MD & Elizabeth Yeu, MD.” Dr. Fram and Dr. Yeu will explore those pivotal moments that every surgeon will inevitably encounter when the case may not be going as planned. Each episode will feature an expert in the field where our hosts will delve into those “quicksand” moments; more specifically, the surgeon will reflect upon the nuances and lessons learned from a surgical experience that ultimately helped them evolve as surgeons.

EPISODE # 1: IKE AHMED | Small Eye, Big Problem

In this inaugural episode, hear about the origin of the quicksand chronicles podcast where the hosts will dive deep into the psychology of how to prepare for challenging cases, evolve, and improve as a result. In this episode, Dr. Ike Ahmed from Prism Eye Institution will share one of his most challenging quicksand moments with the surgical management of a nanophthalmic eye, and learn how this complex case helped Dr. Ahmed pivot and move forward as an even greater surgeon.