Prof. Sunil Shah, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Midland Eye, on Innovations in Ophthalmology
- Early influences as a medical student
- Exposure to hands-on ophthalmology work
Podcast
Overview
Welcome to another captivating episode of “The Brand Called You” (TBCY), where host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Professor Sunil Shah, a renowned Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Midland Eye Hospital and Professor at Aston University, Birmingham. Prof. Shah is an innovator in eye surgery, having developed the LASIK technique and performed the first such procedure in Britain. This episode is packed with insights about eye health, technological advancements, surgical innovations, and global impact in ophthalmology.
Below, you’ll find key discussion points, structured with important timestamps and questions for easy navigation.
00:00:35-Who is Prof. Sunil Shah and what inspired his ophthalmology journey?
- Early influences as a medical student
- Exposure to hands-on ophthalmology work
- Lifelong passion for eye care
00:01:40-What have been Prof. Shah’s most fulfilling moments as a surgeon and researcher?
- Setting up pediatric corneal grafting services in Birmingham
- Managing complex cases from across the UK in public hospitals
- Impacting glaucoma management through research on corneal thickness
- Innovating with devices for eye infection treatment and spray insulin for diabetics
00:05:53-How does Prof. Shah balance leadership, surgery, and teaching roles?
- Involvement in organizations like the British Society for Refractive Surgery and British Contact Lens Association
- Emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork
- Leading initiatives like GERSON—an online training platform for eye doctors in developing countries
00:08:14-What misconceptions do patients have about eye health and surgery?
- Fear and anxiety about eye operations
- Misunderstandings about pain and procedure difficulty
- Lack of awareness of available treatments
00:10:02-How has technology transformed ophthalmology, and what’s next?
- Evolution from basic diagnostics to advanced imaging scans
- Continuous advancements in surgical instruments and software
- The exciting pace of change in ophthalmology technology
00:11:31-Why is early detection of eye issues so important?
- Role of optometrists in routine screening
- Regular checks critical for conditions like glaucoma and diabetes
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Learn more about Prof Sunil Shah: Linkedin
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- Early influences as a medical student
- Exposure to hands-on ophthalmology work
- Lifelong passion for eye care
