"The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work." — Harry Golden In the operating room, where precision meets artistry, left-handed resident surgeons face challenges that are rarely discussed but profoundly impactful. These challenges are amplified during training, where the predominant design of instruments, mentorship approaches, and surgical protocols cater to right-handed trainees. Yet, these challenges also present opportunities for resilience, adaptability, and creativity. As a left-handed ophthalmic surgeon, my journey through medical training was a testament to overcoming these obstacles. During my training at Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia, under the mentorship of Dr.
E. John Milverton, I encountered not only technical hurdles but also invaluable lessons that reshaped my approach to surgical mastery in ophthalmology. Dr. Milverton, who had been left-handed in his…
