Dr Chris Wood | Q Switch Full Episode

👁️ FLOATERS, FACILITIES & THE FUTURE — RETHINKING MODERN OPHTHALMOLOGY What if some of the things ophthalmology has accepted for decades… are ready to be challenged? 👀 On this episode of The Q-Switch Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Chris Wood, board-certified ophthalmologist and President of Northwest Eye Physicians, for a candid conversation shaped by nearly three decades of clinical and surgical experience. We explore how ophthalmology has evolved—and where Dr. Wood believes it's headed next. 🚀 👁️ Why building patient trust matters just as much as presenting the latest premium technology. 🏥 How office-based surgery (OBS) changed his practice to the point that he now performs his cataract procedures exclusively in his own office. 🤖 Where AI can improve diagnostics, education and efficiency—and why it still can't replace the human connection. 💥 And we dive deep into one of ophthalmology's most overlooked patient complaints: symptomatic floaters. Dr. Wood challenges the familiar “you'll get used to it” response and explains why physicians need to listen more closely to patients whose floaters significantly affect their quality of life. We explore YAG vitreolysis, patient selection, training, technology, safety, and where treatment may fit alongside observation and vitrectomy. It's a conversation about challenging convention, embracing innovation, and never forgetting the person behind the eyes. 👁️❤️ 🎙️ Watch the full episode of The Q-Switch Conversations exclusively on The Q-Switch Podcast YouTube channel. 👍 LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • COMMENT • SHARE 💬 What part of ophthalmology do YOU think is most overdue for disruption? #QSwitchConversations #ChrisWood #Ophthalmology #EyeFloaters #YAGVitreolysis #OfficeBasedSurgery #CataractSurgery #MedicalInnovation #PatientExperience #EyeCare #HealthcareInnovation #TheQSwitchPodcast