
With the number of cataract surgeries expected to increase in the coming years, young ophthalmologists need to take steps to prepare themselves for higher surgical volume, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology.
David Felsted, DO, shared pointers for jumping into a high-volume situation.
“In 2030, we predict about 6 million procedures for an average annual volume of just more than 600 per year, with a slightly less amount of cataract surgeons,” Felsted said. “I performed about 1,000 my first year, and you probably will too if you’re similar to my situation.”