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Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Refractive Surgery
LASIK
Keratoconus
Patient Care
Dry Eye Disease
Light Adjustable Lens
Artificial Intelligence
Collagen Cross-Linking
Patient Psychology
Mentorship
Corneal Refractive Surgery
Unconscious Gender Bias
Patient Education
Ocular Surface Disease
Patient Satisfaction
Community Engagement
Practice Management
Patient Outcomes

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 ... more

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George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, speaks with Dagny C. Zhu, MD, about refractive lens exchange and her same-day bilateral refractive lens exchange workflow in an office-based surgery setting. Dr. Zhu discusses how refractive lens exchange fits into her ... more

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In this special podcast episode, I. Paul Singh, MD, speaks with Deborah Ristvedt, DO, and Kevin Talbot, MD, regarding the use of iDose TR (Glaukos), a procedural pharmaceutical, as an interventional glaucoma approach. They outline who the optimal pat... more

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Neda Shamie, MD, and Neda Nikpoor, MD, are joined by Eva Kim, MD, for a practical conversation on vision correction in patients with keratoconus and postrefractive ectasia. They discuss the evolving role of CXL, strategies for assessing corneal stabi... more

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In this episode, Drs. Neda and Neda invite Alyson Carrel, Clinical Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Codirector of its nationally-ranked Center on Negotiation, Mediation, and Restorative Justice, to continue discussion on ne... more

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Recent Guests

Eva Kim
Eye surgeon specializing in anterior segment, keratoconus, and refractive surgery
ICON-ICARE group, Denver, Colorado
Episode: Vision Correction in Complex Corneas
Sean Ianchulev
Co-author of 'AI Beyond the Clinic'
Episode: AI Beyond the Clinic
Tomas Navratil
Chief Development Officer at GlaucoS, expert in collagen cross-linking
GlaucoS
Episode: Boost Your Keratoconus Cross-linking Game: Oxygen as the MVP
Dr. Rupa Wong
Pediatric ophthalmologist and co-owner of Honolulu Eye Clinic
Honolulu Eye Clinic
Episode: Building a Physician Brand
Dr. Cynthia Matossian
Founder of the American College of Eye Technicians, known as ASSET.
ASSET
Episode: Workforce Development and Surgical Mentorship in Global Ophthalmic Care
Dr. Sarah O'Connor
Co-creator of an Ophthalmic Technician Training Program used in low to middle income countries.
ACE Global
Episode: Workforce Development and Surgical Mentorship in Global Ophthalmic Care
Dr. Tanya Trinh
Cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon, and lead of the fellowship program at the Sydney Eye Hospital.
Sydney Eye Hospital
Episode: Unconscious Bias in Medicine (Part 2): From Awareness to Action
Susan DeGroot
Executive Director at Vance Thompson Vision
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Episode: Use Your Dream Team to Execute Your Keratoconus Strategy
Vivian Cole
Director of Administrative Services at Horizon Eye Specialist Laser Vision
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Episode: Use Your Dream Team to Execute Your Keratoconus Strategy

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Brandon Ayres
Host of Best Practices in Care to Conus Management; from the cornea service at Will's Eye Hospital and Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania

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Evolving the Game Plan: Shifting to Epithelium-On Cross-linking for Keratoconus
Q: What are you excited about with Epioxa, and what is different about Epioxa as compared to the cross-linking that we all know and love currently?
Epioxa is a game changer as it moves from Epiof to Epion, creating less discomfort, reducing the risk of infection, and leading to quicker recovery.
Boost Your Keratoconus Cross-linking Game: Oxygen as the MVP
Q: What role does oxygen supplementation play in the epion regimen?
Supplemental oxygen increases stromal oxygen replenishment, ensuring efficient cross-linking during the treatment.
Building a Physician Brand
Q: Where do you see your social media presence and your goals going over the next five to ten years?
Dr. Wong expresses a desire to write a book on nearsightedness management and continue to educate about the importance of managing myopia.
Building a Physician Brand
Q: How do you balance being an expert and relatable?
Dr. Wong believes the better you know yourself, the better you can represent yourself and your brand.
Building a Physician Brand
Q: Was mentoring something you thought about from the very beginning?
Not initially, it developed organically as Dr. Wong shared her journey and processes with others, particularly women in medicine.

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The show consistently centers on ophthalmology with a strong emphasis on anterior segment surgery, refractive and cataract care, and practice innovation. Episodes often blend clinical advancement with practice management—from negotiating contracts and partnerships to adopting new technologies like AI, cross-linking, and next-generation LASIK. A recurring thread is optimizing patient care and experience while navigating regulatory, reimbursement, and insurance considerations. Noteworthy are guest experts who bring law, ethics, and healthcare workforce perspectives, along with practitioners sharing hands-on techniques and case studies. The format tends to combine practical how-tos, strategic planning for practice growth, and discussions on eq... more

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2. Sean Ianchulev
3. Tomas Navratil
4. Dr. Rupa Wong
5. Dr. Cynthia Matossian
6. Dr. Sarah O'Connor
7. Dr. Tanya Trinh
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