Join me on my day on the high volume cataract list where we undertake 30 eye operations.

In this documentary, I delve into the journey of transforming the way cataract surgeries are performed at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Including interviews, behind the scenes and outtakes! Gain insights into the innovative approach that has revolutionised our hospital's eye care and the real reason why it all works...

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Arriving at Ninewells Hospital
01:37 Background - The Bow Wave of Blindness
03:18 Team Huddle
05:06 Start of High Volume List
07:04 The Team is Formed
08:28 The Nursing Success Story Begins
08:55 ISBCS
10:08 Theatre Set Up & Flow
11:30 Coffee Break - The Patel Clan Tartan Hat...
12:43 Ward Set Up & Flow
13:32 Preoperative Set Up and Flow
14:19 Teamwork and Camaraderie
17:37 Lunch Break
18:13 Innovations
18:27 Timed Patient Batches
20:16 'Jump Seats'
20:42 Intraoperative Dilation
20:58 Patient Clothing
21:12 SUMMARY OF INNOVATIONS
21:27 Theatre Staffing
22:04 Prior Preparation
23:25 Waiting List Target
23:45 The Art Of The Possible
24:41 End Of High Volume List
25:09 My Take Home Message On Why it Works
26:29 The Generation Change
27:51 My Own Journey
28:35 Dedication
28:48 Outtakes
32:00 Thank You Ninewells Ophthalmology Department


A massive thank you to all the staff and patients that took part to make this short film. It will sadly be my last project as a ophthalmology registrar at Ninewells before I move to on to do my Fellowship.