CRST: The Podcast

It isn't often that anterior segment and posterior segment surgeons discuss surgery. New Retina Radio, in a crossover episode with CRST: The Podcast, is changing that by initiating a conversation about surgery for vitreous opacities. John Kitchens, MD, invites retina specialist Maria Berrocal, MD, and anterior segment surgeon Elizabeth Yeu, MD, to chat surgical pearls, patient management tactics,...

Arjan Hura, MD; Priya M. Mathews, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS, join William F. Wiley, MD, for part one of a discussion on refractive enhancements. In this episode, Dr. Wiley presents scenarios for which a corneal refractive enhancement may be indicated, demonstrating the nuances involved in approaching these cases.  

William F. Wiley, MD, is joined by Arjan Hura, MD; Priya M. Mathews, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS, for part two of a discussion on refractive enhancements. Dr. Wiley uses example scenarios to elucidate the decision-making involved when an enhancement is required after cataract or premium IOL surgery.

The third episode of a special four-part series that dives into ways in which you can differentiate your cataract and refractive laser surgery practice from competitors focuses on the potential of lenticule extraction for the correction of refractive errors. Moderator Detlev Breyer, MD, leads a discussion with Maja Bohac, MD, PhD; Bruce Rivers, MD; and Pavel Stodulka, MD, PhD, on how to successful...

Listen to highlights from the top five episodes of the past year. The grand prize winner of CRST’s 2022 Phaco Saves video contest, Ahmed Assaf, MD, PhD, FRCS(Ed), discusses the case featured in his winning video. Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD; Mark Lobanoff, MD; and George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, discuss considerations in new refractive IOLs. Robert J. Weinstock, MD; Caroline Watson, MD; William F. Wil...

Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, guest hosts this episode based on the November/December issue of CRST, which highlights expert insights into creating meaningful change in ophthalmology. Kevin L. Waltz, OD, MD, joins Dr. Stonecipher to discuss how they got started working with industry, how to choose who to partner with, and some of their most memorable collaborations. For more from Drs. Stonecipher and W...

In this special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast, David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA, and Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, share their experiences using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, as a diagnostic and decision-making tool in the myopia management setting. Both doctors offer useful insights and discuss patient cases where genetic testing helped inform their treatment decision.

In this final episode of “International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease,” Laura Periman, MD (United States); Jose Gomes, MD (Brazil); and James Wolffsohn, OD (United Kingdom) hear from a patient about her journey with dry eye. What snags did this patient encounter during the diagnosis and treatment of her disease—and what can it tell us about how we can improve patient care? 

Which ocular conditions and elements of ocular history might place patients at risk of dry eye disease? In the second episode of the miniseries “International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease,” Laura Periman, MD (United States), invites Christopher Starr, MD (United States), and Fiona Stapleton, OD (Australia), to share their observations about the intersection of dry eye disease and ocular comorbi...

Cristos Ifantides, MD, MBA; Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA; and Deborah Ristvedt, DO, discuss their preferred techniques and pearls for nuclear fragmentation in different lens densities. To read the articles featured in this episode, check out the October issue of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, available here.

This is the second episode of a special four-part series of CRST: The Podcast that dives into ways in which you can differentiate your cataract and refractive laser surgery practice from competitors. In this episode, moderator Ahmad Assaf, MD, is joined by Johnny Moore, MD, PhD; Mayank A. Nanavaty, MBBS, DO, FRCOphth, PhD; Ivo Silva, MD; and Jascha Wendelstein, MD, to discuss lens disassembly tech...

We often think of dry eye disease (DED) as merely an ocular disorder. But what about the systemic conditions that might dictate the terms of DED? In the debut episode of the miniseries “International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease,” Laura Periman, MD (United States), invites Mile Brujic, OD (United States), and Victor Perez, MD (United States), to discuss how often-overlooked systemic disorders m...

Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, and Brandon Ayres, MD, discuss how they use AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, to inform patients about their genetic risk of developing keratoconus and other corneal dystrophies, and the role it plays in helping them decide appropriate treatment.

Join this season’s expert panel of Laura Periman, MD; Carly Rose, OD; and Edward Jaccoma, MD, as they showcase a selection of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

In this final episode of “International Perspectives on Chronic Ocular Surface Pain,” Anat Galor, MD (United States); Clara Chan, MD (Canada); and Sheri Rowen, MD (United States) hear from a patient about her journey with chronic ocular surface pain. What were the particulars of her path to relief, what types of missteps occurred along the way, and how can stories like this better inform patient c...

After defining chronic ocular surface pain (COSP) in the first episode of this miniseries, Anat Galor, MD, is joined by Pedram Hamrah, MD, and Francis Mah, MD, to discuss the possible underlying causes of this condition. They also walk listeners through an examination for COSP.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising by Novartis. 

Jill Maher, MA, COE, is joined by Patti Barkey, COE; Carrie Jacobs, COE, CPSS, OCS; and Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, to discuss tactics for successful physician recruitment and overall practice management despite today's challenges.

What exactly is chronic ocular surface pain (COSP), and what unmet needs continue to exist around it? In this debut episode of “International Perspectives on Chronic Ocular Surface Pain,” Anat Galor, MD (United States), is joined by Marc Labetoulle, MD (France), and James Wolffsohn, OD (United Kingdom), as they define COSP and explore the gaps between patient needs and possible treatments. This ed...

I. Paul Singh, MD, concludes this special edition series of CRST: The Podcast with J. David Stephens, MD, and Savak Teymoorian, MD, MBA. The panel shares three unique cases of patients with varying levels of IOP in which an iStent inject W (Glaukos) was used to achieve a good outcome. Listen to learn more about use of the iStent inject W, patient selection, and the potential for treatment across a...

Chief Medical Editor Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, hosts a discussion of preferred treatments and patient selection for pharmacologic agents, premium IOL technologies, and refractive procedures with guests Audrey R. Talley Rostov, MD; Brian M. Shafer, MD; Mitchell C. Shultz, MD; Stephen G. Slade, MD, FACS; and Dagny C. Zhu, MD. Revisit the discussion and explore global perspectives in the August issue o...

I. Paul Singh, MD, continues this special edition segment of CRST: The Podcast with J. David Stephens, MD, and Savak Teymoorian, MD, MBA. In this episode, the panel focuses on pearls and techniques for using the iStent inject W (Glaukos). Watch to gain expert insights into how to position patients to obtain an adequate view, achieve proper seating of the iStent inject W, and fine-tune your techniq...

With so many multifocal and extended depth of focus IOLs available, surgeons face the daunting task of identifying the best technology for each patient to achieve their specific refractive goals. Joining guest moderator and medical editor for CRST’s July issue, D. Brian Kim, MD, are Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC; Nicole R. Fram, MD; and J. Morgan Micheletti, MD, for a discussion on how they’d a...

Tune in to the first episode of a special four-part series of CRST: The Podcast that dives into ways in which you can differentiate your cataract and refractive laser surgery practice from competitors. In this episode, moderator Lisa K. Feulner, MD, leads a discussion with Walter Sekundo, MD, PhD, and Liem Trinh, MD, about the keys to successfully planning cataract and refractive surgery. Listen n...

I. Paul Singh, MD, introduces this special edition of CRST: The Podcast with J. David Stephens, MD, and Savak Teymoorian, MD, MBA. The group discusses how the proliferation of technology has expanded the glaucoma treatment armamentarium by providing many options for patients. Dr. Teymoorian shares his approach to improving patients’ quality of vision with the least amount of risk. Dr. Stephens exp...

 Matt Jensen, CEO of Vance Thompson Vision, moderates a panel discussion with T. Hunter Newsom, MD; Mitchell A. Jackson, MD; and Deborah Ristvedt, DO, about how they have integrated the Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight) into their practices. Dr. Ristvedt highlights the benefits of ActivShield, an ultraviolet protection layer now built into the lens. Dr. Newsom shares insight into patient selection,...