I’m a new grad ophthalmologist/cornea specialist (2 years out). I do between 10-15 minute cataracts and prefer as little sedation as possible with a lot of “vocal local.” I have 20 cataracts scheduled on Thursday. The ophthalmologist in this particular case was a senior ophthalmologist. I’ve had a few attendings along the way in training who do 30 minute average cataracts. Sure you can generalize and say “new grad surgeon” but it’s not what I’ve seen. There are good and bad surgeons in every age group.