EyeCan Season 6, Episode 6 - When the Body Says Nothing - the Story Behind the Biomaterial Comprising the PRESERFLO® MicroShunt Used to Treat Glaucoma with guest Dr. Leonard Pinchuk | In this episode of EyeCan, host Dr. Hady Saheb sits down with Leonard Pinchuk—pioneering biomedical engineer, inventor, and Russ Prize laureate—whose work has shaped modern medical devices and impacted over a billion patients worldwide. Pinchuk shares the clinical frustrations that sparked the development of the SIBS biomaterial, the lessons learned from early failures and breakthroughs, and what makes innovation in ophthalmology uniquely challenging. From collaborating with bold early surgeons to advice for clinicians who want to innovate, this conversation offers a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look at how transformative ideas move from concept to clinical reality.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Astellas Pharma Canada and Johnson&Johnson Vision.Comments about EyeCan? Contact communications@cos-sco.ca and we’ll get back to you soon!Listening to EyeCan counts for unaccredited MOC credits. You may claim 0.5 credits per hour under Section 2 (Individual Learning) as “Educational content review”, up to 30 credits per year.