178: CataractCoach Podcast 178: Richard Packard MD

Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MD · Aug 23, 2026 · 1h 2m

There is so much to learn from Dr Richard Packard, a true legend in ophthalmology with decades of experience teaching thousands of surgeons worldwide. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of phacoemulsification and IOLs. We explore the fierce historical resistance to early cataract innovations, the paradigm shift brought by foldable lenses, and the physics of fluidics. He also shares game-changing surgical pearls, from the soft chop technique to the future of robotics in the operating room. I am sure you will enjoy this memorable masterclass in ophthalmic surgery.We…