Through the eyes of experience. Episode 6
In this episode, Neto Rosatelli humbly and enthusiastically shares his personal and professional journey. Before studying medicine, architecture was one of his greatest passions—and it still is today. This discipline, much like ophthalmology, demands precision, creativity, and vision, qualities that Neto brings into his daily surgical practice and content creation.
From a philosophical perspective, he reflects on the evolution of ophthalmology. He walks us through the transformation of surgical techniques, particularly in cataract surgery, from his residency days to the present. With openness, he talks about his daily routine, his early experience in private practice, and the pivotal decision to leave it behind in order to dedicate himself fully to helping those most in need—a path that brings him deep fulfillment.
We also explore another layer of his life: music. In his teenage years, Neto was a DJ, and that creative spark now fuels the educational videos he produces on YouTube, where hundreds of thousands of young ophthalmologists learn and find inspiration.
He offers thoughtful advice on navigating the fast-paced world of social media and the constant pressure of comparison. Neto encourages us to be patient, to stay true to our purpose, and to love what we do—and why we do it. And let’s not forget: he loves dogs.
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En este episodio, Neto Rosatelli comparte con humildad y entusiasmo su trayectoria personal y profesional. Antes de estudiar medicina, la arquitectura era una de sus grandes pasiones, y aún hoy sigue siendo un pilar fundamental en su vida. Esta disciplina, comparable a la oftalmología por su precisión y enfoque estético, influye en su práctica diaria como cirujano y creador de contenido.
Desde una perspectiva filosófica, Neto reflexiona sobre la evolución de la oftalmología. Nos lleva en un recorrido por los cambios en las técnicas quirúrgicas, especialmente en cirugía de cataratas, desde su época como residente hasta la actualidad. Con generosidad, nos habla sobre su día a día, sus inicios en la práctica privada y la decisión de dejarla para dedicarse plenamente a ayudar a quienes más lo necesitan, encontrando ahí una profunda satisfacción personal y profesional.
Además, nos invita a conocer otra faceta de su vida: su vínculo con la música. Durante su adolescencia fue DJ, y esa creatividad la ha trasladado a los videos educativos que hoy comparte en YouTube, donde cientos de miles de jóvenes oftalmólogos aprenden e inspiran su camino.
Neto también nos deja valiosas recomendaciones para enfrentar la vida ajetreada, especialmente en tiempos de redes sociales y comparaciones constantes. Nos recuerda la importancia de la paciencia, de mantenernos fieles a nuestro propósito y de amar lo que hacemos y por qué lo hacemos. Ah, y algo muy importante: ama a los perros.
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Episode sections
00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Passion for Architecture and Medicine
08:00 – The YouTube Content Creation Process
16:00 – Surgical Techniques and Learning in Ophthalmology
19:00 – The Great Opportunity to Share Knowledge Through Videos
21:40 – Overcoming Criticism of Your Own Techniques
24:31 – The Importance of Properly Learning MSICS and Basic Surgical Steps
26:40 – The Evolution of Cataract Surgery Techniques
39:00 – Dr. Rosatelli’s Workflow and Shift in Perspective
51:31 – Surgeries That Should Always Be Approached With Respect
01:02:00 – AI in Our Field
01:10:00 – Current Barriers in Cataract Surgery
01:15:00 – Wise Advice for Young Ophthalmologists
01:30:00 – Episode Closing