Can Medical Rivalries Drive Innovation? | Dr. Andrew Lam

In this episode we bring another Ophthalmologist into the mix with Dr. Andrew Lam, a retina surgeon, professor, and acclaimed author. We explore the intricate details of retina surgery, including magnets used for extracting metal from the eye and the resilience of the human body in recovering from trauma. Dr. Lam shares his journey from growing up with a cardiologist father to combining his love for history and medicine into bestselling books like Saving Sight and Masters of Medicine. Takeaways: Retina surgery requires precision and resilience, often compared to using “the Force” due to its delicate and intricate nature. Medical complications happen to all surgeons, and addressing them with professionalism and teamwork is key to maintaining patient outcomes. Magnets in ophthalmology can be used to extract intraocular foreign bodies, showcasing the intersection of creativity and medicine. Blending passions in medicine, like Dr. Lam’s love for history and ophthalmology, can lead to fulfilling and impactful careers. Historical medical discoveries are full of drama, rivalry, and serendipity, such as the accidental discovery of penicillin or the innovation of cataract surgery techniques. — Want to Learn About Dr. Andrew Lam: Website: www.AndrewLamMD.com FB: @AndrewLamAuthor Twitter: @Andrew_LamMD Insta: @AndrewLamMD — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: Anatomy Warehouse Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi. Join 6,000 physicians nationwide who trust physician-founded PearsonRavitz with their insurance needs. Give yourself peace of mind and go to PearsonRavitz to schedule your free one-on-one consultation with a disability insurance expert. That's http://ww.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock to get more information and take the first step toward protecting your income and future. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices