Dr. Daan Beetsma

For Dr. Daan Beetsma, medicine is all about tangible results. For him, ophthalmology is a technical craft. No long, uncertain treatment processes, but a concrete solution with direct impact. This results-oriented attitude fits perfectly with FYEO’s way of working. “The treatments we perform here are clean and fast,” he says. “With a relatively short procedure, I immediately give someone quality of life.”

“People come with a wish and I hope to fulfill it.”

Dr. Beetsma combines his specializations in cataract and eyelid surgery in the hospitals of Apeldoorn, Zutphen and Winterswijk with refractive surgery at FYEO. What appeals to him so much is the directness of the profession. “There is a problem, we have the technology to solve it and the client immediately notices the difference,” he explains. “That clarity suits me.”

Inspired by fellow professionals

Dr. Beetsma came to FYEO through his direct colleagues from the hospital, ophthalmologists Drs. Frederik Dijkman and Drs. Thijs Vaessen. “They spoke with passion about the innovation here. That made me curious. I wanted to be part of a club that is progressive.” The fact that he now works with people he has known for years strengthens the team feeling. “It feels like a partnership. We consult with each other a lot and keep each other sharp. This ensures that we all continue to perform at the highest level.”

Lifestyle puzzle

For Dr. Beetsma, the success of a treatment begins in the consultation room. “To deliver technically perfect work, I need to know what someone’s life is like. I want to know where the specific irritation lies. Is it the glasses that fog up during sports? Or the tired eyes behind the computer?” By solving this lifestyle puzzle, he delivers custom work. “There are so many technical options. Only when I have a good understanding of the client’s daily life can I seamlessly adapt the technology to it.”

Cross-pollination

Dr. Beetsma sees the combination of working in the hospital and at FYEO as a major added value. “At FYEO I work in an environment that is at the forefront of technology and service. That dynamic inspires me and ensures that I never stand still as a specialist. Conversely, I bring my medical experience to FYEO. In this way, the two worlds complement each other perfectly.”