CRST: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today
Join CRST: The Podcast at the intersection of patient care and innovation in ophthalmology and listen as experts in the field engage in thought-provoking discussion on anterior segment surgery. This podcast curates content and mini series that help progressive cataract and refractive surgeons take their practices to the next level. CRST: The Podcast is produced by Bryn Mawr Communications and the medical trade publication Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.
Host Ben LaHood, MBChB, PGDipOphth, PhD, FRANZCO, FWCRS, and guest Florian T.A. Kretz, MD, FEBO, discuss optimizing the A-constant and surgically induced astigmatism in cataract surgery—two topics featured in CRST’s recent cover focus on astigmatism management. Together they delve into the multifaceted nature of A-constant optimization and the complex challenges of surgically induced astigmatism. For more insights on astigmatism management, read the July issue of CRST: https://crstoday.com/articles/july-2023/a-worthwhile-effort?single=true.
In this podcast, David Lubeck, MD, moderates a roundtable discussion on the topic of performing cataract surgery at a more physiological IOP. Listen as an expert panel of anterior segment surgeons discusses the historical basis and detrimental effects of supraphysiologic-IOP cataract surgery, the potential benefits of a lower, more physiological IOP during cataract surgery, the evolution of technology, and surgeons’ and patients’ experiences.
Join host Eric Rosenberg, MD, as he navigates the transformative landscape of digital technology in ophthalmology with guests Oliver Findl, MD, MBA, and Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH. Together, they delve into the enormous potential of AI, machine learning, and teleophthalmology and highlight how these technologies are reshaping patient care, improving surgical outcomes, and revolutionizing clinical workflow. For more on the digital revolution in ophthalmology, check out the June issue of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today: https://crstoday.com/articles/june-2023/unleashing-the-potential-of-digital-technology?single=true
Join this season’s expert panel of Kourtney Houser, MD; Mitch Ibach, OD; and Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, as they showcase a selection of fascinating cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
Join host Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, as he dives into the world of physician-entrepreneurship in ophthalmology with guests Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC; Ranya Habash, MD; and John A. Hovanesian, MD. Together, they explore the stages of launching a startup as an ophthalmologist—from identifying unmet needs to navigating financial backing and industry partnerships to balancing clinical practice against business ambitions. Learn how these trailblazers are reshaping the future of patient care, overcoming challenges, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in ophthalmology. For more on this topic, check out the May issue of CRST: https://crstoday.com/articles/may-2023.
Tune in to a unique episode of CRST: The Podcast, recorded live in Florence, Italy, at the 2023 AECOS Europe Symposium. We’ve partnered with AECOS to share this discussion of the hurdles women face in ophthalmology, the importance of inclusivity, and the process of turning ideas into products. Panelists also delve into the agnostic digital health ecosystem for streamlining ophthalmological services and enhancing patient care, explore the potential of biomarkers for personalizing patient care and developing point-of-care diagnostic kits, and the evolution of training in refractive surgery.
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 Waltz on bringing meaningful innovation to market, check out the November/December issue of CRST.
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 comorbidities.
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 techniques, phaco technologies and fluidic systems, and available IOL options.
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 may actually be driving or exacerbating DED in some patients. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising by Novartis.
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 care? This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising by Novartis.
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.
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 wide range of patients.
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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 of CRST, available here: https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-aug/presbyopia-perspectives-a-global-discussion/
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 (Glaukos). Watch to gain expert insights into how to position patients to obtain an adequate view, achieve proper seating of the iStent, and fine-tune your technique.
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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 approach a series of challenging scenarios in the preoperative consultation. Read the issue here: https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-july/mastering-the-preoperative-consultation/
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 now to hear how these practitioners prepare and plan for safe surgery, deliver great refractive outcomes, and set their practices up for creating an exceptional patient experience.
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 explains his management approach for patients at each stage of glaucoma progression. [More Information]
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, and Dr. Jackson provides tips for educating patients about this lens technology.
This special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast has been sponsored by RxSight, who is responsible for its content.
The newest season includes a new expert panel featuring Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; and William B. Trattler, MD, as they share unique cases of meibomian gland dysfunction, neurotrophic keratitis, and the impact of ocular surface disease on cataract surgery planning.
Amanda Cardwell Carones, MPH, and Francesco Carones, MD, who served as guest medical editors for CRST’s June issue, are joined by contributing authors Arthur B. Cummings, MB ChB, FCS(SA), MMed(Ophth), FRCS(Edin); Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Charles H. Williamson, MD, FACS, to discuss the many opportunities for positive change created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the issue here: https://crstoday.com/articles/june-2022/rebounding-and-building-momentum/
John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with guest Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about how AvaGen, The Genetic Eye Test, for keratoconus and corneal dystrophies can guide one's myopia management decisions and potentially help save vision for patients over their lifetime.
Robert J. Weinstock, MD, leads a discussion with his current fellow, Caroline Watson, MD, and William F. Wiley, MD, and his current and former fellows, Arjan Hura, MD, and M. Amir Moarefi, MD, about the benefits of nontraditional fellowships.
Don’t miss this season in which our new expert panel of Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO; Emilie Seitz, OD; and Ivan Mac, MD, MBA, discuss unique and challenging cases involving ocular surface disease and dry eye.
The April issue of CRST dives into the new and innovative treatment approaches available for patients with complex corneas. Joining moderator Dagny Zhu, MD, to discuss their articles featured in the issue are Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, and Caroline Wilson, MD. Topics discussed include managing patients undergoing epithelium-off CXL, pupil-modulating drops for patients with complex corneas, and the benefits of a small-aperture IOL in eyes with corneal irregularities. To read more from this issue, visit: https://crstoday.com/issues/
The March issue of CRST highlights what can happen when a surgeon’s skill and compassion converge. Guest moderator Gary Wörtz, MD, is joined by fellow contributors Lance Kugler, MD, and P. Dee G. Stephenson, MD, FACS, ABES, FSEE, to discuss their articles on accessing the compassionate use pathway for a colleague, providing vision correction to individuals who are unable to use their arms or hands to handle eyeglasses or contact lenses, and working with Lions Clubs to focus on eye care in the community, respectively.
Join this season’s new expert panel of Cecelia Koetting, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; and Marjan Farid, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, the guest medical editor for CRST’s February issue on new refractive IOLs, moderates a discussion of challenges in IOL inventory management (and how to address them to increase efficiency) as well as the positive and negative ripple effects of expanded IOL options with guests Mark Lobanoff, MD, and George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS.
Ben LaHood, MD, MBChB(dist), PGDipOphth(dist), FRANZCO, who served as a member of the judges' panel for CRST’s Phaco Saves video contest, joins grand prize winner Ahmed Assaf, MD, PhD, FRCS(Ed), and runner up Steven G. Safran, MD, to discuss the cases featured in their winning videos and how they stay calm during challenging situations in the OR.
Revisit some of the top-recorded CRST articles of the year, including “Robotic Cataract Surgery,” from the July 2021 Disruptive Technologies episode; “Dropped Nucleus,” from the April 2021 Strengthening Your Mental Grit in the OR episode; and “50 Years of Evolution,” from the September 2021 The 20th Anniversary of CRST: Improving Efficiency With Advances in Phaco Technology episode.
Shareef Madhavi; Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS; and M. Amir Moarefi, MD, join this episode to share advice and discuss tips for boosting your ROI for refractive surgery, dry eye disease, and aesthetic procedures, respectively.
The season finale of CRST: The Podcast’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she uses genetic testing to screen patients in her practice.
Rob Noecker, MD, and Ahmad Aref, MD, sit down to discuss the relation between the management of IOP and endothelial cell health. Drs. Noecker and Aref review an ongoing study looking at endothelial cell loss associated with canaloplasty performed in combination with cataract surgery, the efficacy of combined cataract surgery and canaloplasty with the iTrack™ canaloplasty microcatheter, the benefits of early intervention, and more.
This episode of CRST: The Podcast is sponsored by Nova Eye Medical.
Three surgeons who have helped spark meaningful change in various developing countries around the world share their journeys and describe the impact their services have made not only on the communities they’ve served but also in their own practices. Join Timothy Page, MD, Eric Purdy, MD, and Geoffrey C. Tabin, MD in this episode as they share some touching stories of service and describe just how they’ve learned under pressure.
This episode of CRST: The Podcast comes full circle to discuss advances in phacoemulsification—one of the topics featured in the debut issue of our print publication. A lot has changed since September 2001, and in today’s episode James A. Davison, MD, FACS, Himani Goyal, MD, Jason J. Jones, MD, Mitrofanis Pavlidis, MD, and Vittorio Picardo, MD, share how they have improved the efficiency of their surgical technique with advances in modern phaco technology.
In this special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, three well-known eye care practitioners discuss patient cases that involve the use of genetic testing with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino), and weigh in on how this information factors into decisions about each patient's course of treatment.
Join Ranjeet S. Bajwa, OD, FAAO, Dipl, ABO; Eva Liang, MD; and Neda Nikpoor, MD in this episode to learn more about building the foundations for a thriving refractive cataract surgery practice. Discussions include tertiary dry eye care and exploring practice models such as refractive cataract surgery within a large value-based capitation model and optometric network referral practices.
In this special-edition episode of CRST: The Podcast, Dr. Blake Williamson leads an expert surgical panel with Dr. Debbie Ristvedt and Dr. Mark Gallardo to discuss the benefits of the iStent inject W device. The panel reviews key features and clinical data, with a focus on how this impacts their treatment algorithm and they reveal why iStent inject W is their go-to MIGS device when treating patients with mild-to-moderate glaucoma undergoing cataract surgery.
Join host Ben LaHood, MD, MBChB(dist), PGDipOphth(dist), FRANZCO; Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD; Glenn I. Carp, MBBCH, FRCOphth (SA); and Radhika Rampat, MBBS, BSc (Hons), FRCOphth, as they respond to case examples of patients who were unhappy after cataract or refractive surgery and discuss the strategies they would use to manage expectations. Panelists also walk through best practices in counseling unhappy patients.
In the latest special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, the focus is on the patient. Drs. Elizabeth Yeu and Melissa Barnett speak with a genetic counselor at Avellino, who explains what to expect from a genetic counseling session and answers common questions patients may have. Drs. Yeu and Barnett also discuss the role of the eye care practitioner in discussing AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino) with patients.
Three surgeons discuss what technologies and trends they think have the potential to disrupt modern ophthalmic practice. Matthew J. Gerber, MD, PhD; Balamurali K. Ambati, MD, PhD, MBA; Noraliz García-O’Farrill, MD; and Louis E. Probst, MD, provide overviews on robotic cataract surgery, eye drops for keratoconus, and COVID-19 refractive surgery volume, respectively.
Moderator Beatrice Cochener, MD, PhD, leads a discussion on IOL technologies for presbyopia correction, considerations in postrefractive surgery patients, and matching the presbyopia-correcting procedure to the patient’s needs. Panelists including Erika N. Eskina, MD; Sri Ganesh, MBBS, MS, DNB, DSC(Hon), FRCS(Glasg); Amir Hamid, BMedSci, BMBS, FRCOphth, CertLRS; and Joaquín Fernández Perez, MD, PhD; and also talk about good ways to educate presbyopic patients on the available options.
In another special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast mini-series Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. John Gelles and William Trattler talk about corneal collagen cross-linking and distinguishing between a patient with progressive myopia or developing keratoconus. Drs. Gelles and Trattler also discuss the role of AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test Test (Avellino) in helping diagnose keratoconus, and they learn from Nazneen Aziz, PhD, how genetic counselors can benefit both doctors and their patients when interpreting genetic test results.
William Trattler, MD; John Gelles, OD; and Nazneen Aziz, PhD
Florian T.A. Kretz, MD, FEBO, leads a discussion on reducing costs, controlling staff turnover and retention, enhancing patient interaction to improve business in the time of COVID-19, telemedicine, and increasing workflow efficiency. Panelists Francesco Carones, MD; Andrei Filip, MD; Magda Rau, MD; and Arthur van den Berg, MD, also share real-world examples of what they've learned, changed, and even improved upon during the pandemic.
In this episode, Tanya Trinh, MBBS, FRANZCO, explains what impostor syndrome is, identifies risk factors for impostor syndrome, and discusses how impostor syndrome can create an unconscious gender bias that affects not only women but the entire specialty of ophthalmology.
Chris Starr, MD leads a new expert panel of Preeya Gupta, MD; Douglas DeVries, OD; and Leslie O’Dell, OD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
Guests Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA; Nick Mamalis, MD; and Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA, dish out advice for IOL complications and share strategies for implanting an IOL in the sulcus, when to YAG, and IOL selection in difficult eyes.
In this special-edition episode of CRST: The Podcast mini-series, Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. Liz Yeu and John Gelles detail their experience using Avellino’s AvaGen Genetic Eye Test. They discuss how this test can help lay the groundwork for personalized keratoconus management.
In this episode of CRST: The Podcast, four expert cataract surgeons explore how they manage some common surgical complications. Sumana Kommana, MD; Cristos Ifantides, MD; Lukan Mishev, MD; and Victoria Tseng, MD share how they deal with unexpectedly uncooperative patients during cataract surgery, rebound from the shock of a dropped nucleus, approach surgery in small pupils and eyes with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, and decide between conservative and surgical options for cyclodialysis cleft repair.
In the first episode of the Genetics and Eyecare Today podcast mini-series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, and John Gelles, OD take a broad look at genetic testing and how it relates to eyecare. The pair discuss how recent innovations in genetic testing have affected screening, diagnosis, and care of patients with corneal dystrophies, as well as keratoconus.
The practice of medicine is rapidly changing in the COVID-19 landscape, and as a result, health care workers are in the midst of ushering in a new era in patient care—an era with increasing personalized treatment planning and decreasing points of contact. In this episode, surgeons and other professionals discuss essential surgical and business solutions that can help to propel ophthalmology practices into this next era of patient care. From Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, sharing his processes and pearls for preoperative surgical planning to Ji-Peng Olivia Li, MA(CANTAB), MBBS, FRCOphth, providing a preview of innovations and ideas in machine learning and deep learning, and from Troy Cole revealing how to take advantage of the current refractive wave happening now in many markets across the world to Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak, Esq, providing an update on private equity transactions in the ophthalmology sector, this episode guides you through the most essential tools you need to elevate the ways in which you provide patient care.
Listen to articles written by Aylin Kiliç, MD, and Arthur B. Cummings, MB ChB, FCS(SA), MMed(Ophth), FRCS(Edin), which explore the potential of lenticular extraction and addition as a new frontier in refractive surgery. Find out more about modern modified epikeratophakia and the benefits of corneal allograft inlays for the treatment of presbyopia.
In this podcast, Prof. Richard Harrad (UK) joins Prof. Ben Thompson (Canada) and Prof. Ann Webber (Australia) for a discussion on the use of dichoptic therapy in the management of amblyopia. In this episode, we consider the limitations of the current clinical approach to amblyopia before discussing dichoptic therapy, a new and innovative technology with the potential to address some of the unmet needs in the management of this common condition. The faculty review the available evidence for dichoptic therapy, its potential benefits, the challenges associated with its use and how these might be overcome.
Did you know that CRST is celebrating its 20th anniversary? This first podcast episode of 2021 kicks off our anniversary year with discussion from four surgeons on global practice patterns in modern cataract and refractive surgery. Featuring thoughts from Michael Patterson, DO; Christopher Liu, OBE, FRCOphth, FRCS(Ed), FRCP, CertLRS; Nisha Chadha, MD; and Riccardo Vinciguerra, MD, this episode explores the use of immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery and current standards in medical training.
In this podcast, Dr. Peter Kaiser (USA) leads a conversation with Prof. James Wolffsohn (UK) and Prof. Pearce Keane (UK) in which they explore the use of AI technology in clinical practice and how it may lead to changes in the management of patients. Considering both the front and the back of the eye, the faculty discuss current and potential future uses of AI in ophthalmology and optometry, the challenges associated with the development and integration of AI systems, and the benefits that may result from its use in eye care.
This final podcast of three dedicated to dry eye disease (DED) brings together Prof. Stefano Barabino (Italy), Prof. Marc Labetoulle (France) and Rebecca Petris (USA) to discuss DED from the patient’s perspective. Rebecca, founder of the patient organization The Dry Eye Foundation and a DED patient herself, provides insights into the impact of DED on patients’ everyday lives, describing the wide variation in individuals with DED and the patient journey from onset of symptoms to receiving effective treatment. The group also discuss the various treatments currently available for the management of DED, the concept of measuring the benefits of DED treatment in terms of impact on activities of daily living, and the importance of good communication between ophthalmologists, patients and other clinicians.
In the COVID-19 era of telemedicine, Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, share what works in their practices—and what doesn’t.
Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discuss the best ways to find synergy while comanaging telemedicine patients and adapting to a new normal.
In this second podcast of a series dedicated to dry eye disease (DED), Prof. Stefano Barabino (Italy) joins Prof. Margarita Calonge (Spain) and Prof. James Wolffsohn (UK) to discuss the diagnosis and management of patients with DED. This episode covers the symptoms of DED and the diagnostic tools that can be used to identify it. The faculty discuss the importance of taking detailed clinical history, the potential for misdiagnosis, their preferred diagnostic tests and scales for use in everyday practice, new technologies that can be used to aid diagnosis of DED, and the key aspects of the condition that clinicians should explain to their patients.
In this last episode of CRST: The Podcast in 2020, Robert J. Weinstock, MD; Thomas A. Oetting, MD; and Brandon Ayres, MD, take a moment to discuss some of the challenges they faced this year in the wake of COVID-19, including a phenomenon known as touch starvation and providing safe surgical care during a pandemic.
Join our expert panel of Ivan Mac, MD; Damon Dierker, OD; and Brandon Ayres, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
In this podcast, the first of three dedicated to dry eye disease (DED), Prof. Stefano Barabino (Italy), Prof. Maurizio Rolando (Italy) and Dr Preeya Gupta (USA) discuss how physicians first came to understand that dry eye is a disease rather than just a symptom, what is happening at the ocular surface in the vicious cycle of DED, and the disconnect between signs and symptoms in DED. They will also consider the link between cataract surgery and DED, and the increasing prevalence of DED – especially in younger people – associated with increased use of smart phones and other screens.
Settle in and listen to glaucoma specialist Lorraine Provencher, MD, and retina specialists Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA, and Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, navigate glaucoma and retina surgery for the cataract surgeon. These experts shed some light on proven strategies to further boost your confidence in the OR and share how to incorporate some of the major upgrades to glaucoma care seen in recent years, some of the best strategies for managing patients after complicated cataract surgery, and some of the top ways to maximize outcomes and select the appropriate IOL for retina patients. In this episode, these surgeons help to outline a blueprint for best practices in referring to and comanaging with glaucoma and retina specialists.
Alan E. Reider, JD, MPH; John McInnes, MD, JD; and Nancy L. Perkins help ophthalmologists navigate potential compliance risks in ophthalmic practice. The trio discuss the intricacies of physician contracts with manufacturers; take a deep dive into privacy, security, and telehealth; and review noncovered services related to premium IOLs.
David Goldman, MD; Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson discuss what factors will continue to shape the future of telemedicine in the post-COVID-19 era.
David Goldman, MD, and a faculty panel including Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson share their pearls on telemedicine efficiency, including the best technologies and their most appropriate applications.
David Goldman, MD, leads a faculty panel including Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the billing structure of telemedicine to be much more practice-friendly.
Ophthalmology has faced (and conquered) many challenges throughout its history, but never one with quite as many downstream ramifications as COVID-19 will undoubtedly have. What impacts has the pandemic had on young ophthalmologists' training, and what changes are needed to fill the gaps created by it? Listen in as host Vance Thompson, MD, discusses these topics and more with guests Ralph Chu, MD; Uday Devgan, MD, FACS; and Priyanka Sood, MD.
In this podcast, Prof. Bart Leroy (Belgium), Prof. Isabelle Audo (France) and Prof. Robert Maclaren (UK) discuss the management of patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), from the initial identification of a patient with an IRD and referral to specialist center, through to the confirmation of a diagnosis using genotyping and the long-term implications for the patient of receiving that diagnosis. They discuss the current treatment landscape for patients with IRDs and outline future potential therapies on the horizon.
Practices across the United States are seeing an uptick in refractive surgery procedures in recent months. Join host Quentin B. Allen, MD, as he considers the potential factors influencing this trend, how these factors may also affect cataract surgery volume, and which available premium technologies can help to optimize patient outcomes. Featuring guests Tal Raviv, MD, FACS; P. Dee G. Stephenson, MD, FACS; and Keith A. Walter, MD, FACS.
Ranya Habash, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Blake Williamson, MD; and Roger Zaldivar, MD, share their expertise and analyze the best uses of telemedicine.
Ranya Habash, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Blake Williamson, MD; and Roger Zaldivar, MD, discuss lessons learned using telemedicine and how to best hybridize a practice while keeping it simple.
Colman R. Kraff, MD; Andrés Benatti, MD; Amir H. Marvasti, MD; Jared R. Younger, MD, MPH; and Erik L. Mertens, MD, FEBOphth take turns discussing the messaging and language they use to educate refractive surgery candidates. Listen in as they explore how to effectively set the stage when talking to patients about refractive surgery, how to advance the refractive surgery field without promoting one type of vision correction procedure over others, and how to capitalize on the resurgence in refractive surgery interest in the time of COVID-19.
James Loden, MD, hosts an important webinar around how ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with Regina Boore, senior vice president of Progressive Surgical Solutions, Albert Castillo, CEO of San Antonio Eye Center, and Todd Albertz, vice president of Surgical and Specialty Services at Cincinnati Eye, Dr. Loden discusses ever-changing safety guidelines, staff considerations, product uses, and more.
Settle in and listen to a selection of articles from the August issue of CRST that might help ignite the desire in you to be a 'because of' surgeon—that is, a surgeon who encourages and champions adoption of premium technologies. From Quentin B. Allen, MD, talking about increasing premium IOL adoption after the pandemic to Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC, discussing IOL selection in patients with dry eye disease and Richard A. Adler, MD, FACS, offering his practice pearls with intense pulsed light therapy for dry eye, these surgeons exemplify qualities of a 'because of' surgeon.
How has the pandemic affected the comanagement process, and what tactics can be used to navigate its changing landscape? Audrey R. Talley Rostov, MD; Mitchell A. Jackson, MD; and Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, join host Robert J. Weinstock, MD, to share their own experiences and observations. Topics include patient perspectives on safety, patient education technology, patient messaging and communication, and comanaging glaucoma patients.
Listen as Damien F. Goldberg, MD; Denise M. Visco, MD; and Eric Rosenberg, DO, MScEng, read highlights of the July issue of CRST, including the evolution of steroid use in cataract surgery, effective pre- and postoperative drug regimens, and the evolution of 3D visualization platforms.
Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS, moderates discussion on winning strategies and solutions that ophthalmologists can apply to this new phase of practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ranya Habash, MD; Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD; Lance Kugler, MD; and I. Paul Singh, MD, touch on topics including office-based surgery, immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery, interventional glaucoma, and telemedicine.
Host Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, guides discussion on the updated measures that practices are taking to keep patients and staff safe now and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. From basic screening and testing and personal protective equipment to new practice protocols and procedures, panelists Richard Davidson, MD; James A. Katz, MD; and Julie Schallhorn, MD, speak candidly about what they’re doing today to enhance patient care and get patients safely back in the door.
Keep up with Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today even when you don't have a chance to sit down and read the latest issue. Listen as Arthur B. Cummings, MB ChB, FCS(SA), MMed(Ophth), FRCS(Edin), and Malik Y. Kahook, MD, present their articles on premium IOLs and telemedicine, respectively, from the June issue of CRST.
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