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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
Idose TR
Patient Education
Unconscious Gender Bias
Ocular Surface Disease
Patient Satisfaction
Community Engagement
Practice Management

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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Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, are joined by Radhika Rampat, MBBS, BSc(Hons), FRCOphth, for an exploration of sustainability in ophthalmology. They discuss the AECOS Green Working Group, waste reduction, and how to champion sustainability loc... more

What does it take to make every surgical consultation feel individualized amid increasing pressure for efficiency? George O. Waring IV, MD, speaks with Alexandra Dean, Director of Practice Development at Waring Vision Institute, about building a coun... more

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Listen as John F. Doane, MD, FACS; Sonny Goel, MD; and Robert T. Lin, MD, discuss the evidence-based keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) guidelines and how they align with real-world SMILE (Carl Zeiss Meditec) practice. At each step, the pan... more

The conversation continues as Sonny Goel, MD; and Robert T. Lin, MD, discuss strategies to help surgeons new to SMILE (Carl Zeiss Meditec) prevent and manage intraoperative complications. The panel shares practical pearls for avoiding common pitfalls... more

Listen as host Savak Teymoorian, MD, speaks with Courtney Bovee, MD, and David Stephens, MD, about their experiences with iDose TR (Glaukos), a procedural pharmaceutical. They specifically address patient education with iDose TR and the role it plays... more

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In this podcast episode, Christine Funke, MD, is joined by Zarmeena Vendal, MD, and Lisa Feulner, MD, PhD, to discuss how surgeons can operationalize the use of iDose TR (Glaukos) and integrate this procedural pharmaceutical into their glaucoma treat... more

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Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC; and Matthew Rauen, MD

Join Dr. Ashley Brissette and Dr. Matthew Rauen for the first episode of the UNITYtime Podcast—a new series focused on the real impact of extraordinary experiences with UNITY® VCS |CS. In this ... 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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Recent Guests

Radhika Rampat
Cornea anterior segment refractive surgeon in London; founder of the AECOS Green Working Group
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Morefields Eye Hospital
Episode: Sustainability in Ophthalmology
Alexandra Dean
Director of Practice Development at the Waring Vision Institute
Waring Vision Institute
Episode: Individualizing the Surgical Consultation Without Sacrificing Efficiency
John Doe
Guest surgeon introduced as a participant in the discussion
Episode: Evidence-Based Guidelines for KLEx: Translating a Global Expert Consensus Into Clinical Practice, Part 2
Sonny Goel
Host of CRST: The Podcast
CRST: The Podcast / Bryn Mawr Communications
Episode: Evidence-Based Guidelines for KLEx: Translating a Global Expert Consensus Into Clinical Practice, Part 2
Ian Bell
Chief Operating Officer
Alcon
Episode: UNITYtime Podcast Episode 1: Real-World Experience with UNITY® VCS | CS
Dagny Zhu
Ophthalmologist specializing in refractive lens exchange
Private practice in greater Los Angeles area
Episode: Refractive Lens Exchange and the Evolving Surgical Management of Presbyopia
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

Hosts

Sonny Goel
Host of CRST: The Podcast
George Waring
Host of CRST: The Podcast
Robert Lin
Co-host / panelist
John Doane
Host of the episode as introduced in the dialogue
Christine Funke
Moderator introducing herself and guiding the discussion

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Sustainability in Ophthalmology
Q: What does it take for a regular practice to start making environmental changes?
Start small by identifying one pain point, involve medical students and residents, appoint a Sustainability Champion, and document a simple, actionable plan that can be shared with others.
UNITYtime Podcast Episode 1: Real-World Experience with UNITY® VCS | CS
Q: How does Unity feel when bouncing between Centurion and Unity in facilities that have both systems?
The experience is described as seamless and stable; surgeons can switch between platforms without changing technique, aided by staff training and software that keeps users in their lane.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CRST: The Podcast

What is CRST: The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-focused show at the intersection of patient care and technology in ophthalmology. Across episodes, the conversations emphasize hands-on techniques for anterior segment surgery, including SMILE, LASIK, refractive lens exchange, and interventional glaucoma approaches. Guests and hosts often share real-world tips, troubleshooting strategies, and workflow optimizations, with a strong orientation toward how to implement new procedures, improve patient communication, and navigate reimbursement and practice economics. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests from both clinical and industry sides, practical takeaways for training and case management, and coverage of emerging tools and therapies that influenc... more

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