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.

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 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.