Rosa Braga-Mele

About Rosa Braga-Mele

Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Canada

What industry trends are catching your attention right now?

The latest technology in both diagnostics and IntraOp technology for cataract and glaucoma surgery is something to be excited about. Also, trends towards sustainable practice within our profession represent another important area of improvement for our industry.

What is a little-known fact about you? 

I am a nationally ranked amateur female bodybuilder and have a 2nd degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.

If you weren’t an ophthalmologist, what would you be doing instead? 

Before realizing ophthalmology was the path for me, I was on track to being a neurosurgeon – it was truly my first love.