Prof. Dr. Kalmann explains: \u201cIn my inaugural lecture, I\u2019ll take the audience on a journey through the history, current state, and future of ophthalmology, among other topics. I\u2019ll pay special attention to diseases of the orbit, which is my own area of expertise.\u201d <\/p>\n
“I want to explore how MRI images can be used to distinguish even more accurately between different conditions affecting the eye socket. Is something malignant or benign? Techniques for this already exist, but I want to investigate how we can further refine them so that we can make diagnoses sooner and start treatment earlier.” <\/p>\n
\u201cVery often. It\u2019s also something my colleagues can really relate to. People often ask if eye surgery isn\u2019t very dangerous. A nurse practitioner at UMC Utrecht, where I used to work, found that providing explanations and paying attention to a patient\u2019s concerns about surgery alleviates their fear and improves the outcome. A lack of information increased anxiety about the surgery. This was studied among people who had to undergo an eye-removal surgery. This shows that it\u2019s important to take an interest in the person behind the patient and to look beyond just the eyes. That\u2019s comforting for the patient, but it often makes your own work more enjoyable as well.\u201d<\/p>\n