CRST: The Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 147
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Building a Physician Brand
Neda Nikpoor, MD, sits down with Rupa K. Wong, MD, to unpack how an intentional, authentic brand can strengthen patient trust and fuel broader impact. Dr. Wong shares how speaking directly to her cor…
00:28:45 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
Workforce Development and Surgical Mentorship in Global Ophthalmic Care
Kevin Barber, MD, speaks with Cynthia Matossian, MD, and Sara O’Connor, MD, MPH, about strategies to address workforce shortages and training gaps in ophthalmic care. Dr. Matossian outlines the Ameri…
00:30:28 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Unconscious Bias in Medicine (Part 2): From Awareness to Action
Building on their first discussion Neda Shamie, MD, revisits the topic with Tanya Trinh, MBBS, FRANZCO, FWCRS, shifting from recognition to implementation. The conversation covers building inclusive …
00:28:13 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Use Your Dream Team to Execute Your Keratoconus Strategy
In this episode, experts in administrative support join Brandon D. Ayres, MD, to discuss their role in facilitating patient treatment for keratoconus. Susan DeGroot, MBA, executive director at Vance …
00:22:12 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Highlights From AECOS Europe 2025
This special edition of CRST: The Podcast, recorded live at AECOS Europe 2025 in London, features six discussions from Eyetube’s Meeting Coverage. Topics include patient selection and long-term outco…
00:38:52 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Refractive Innovation in Private Practice
Neda Shamie, MD, sits down with George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, for a conversation about his journey from academic medicine to founding the Waring Vision Institute in Charleston, South Carolina. They …
00:31:13 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Exploring the Launch of LACRIFILL® Canalicular Gel
Jai Parekh, MD, MBA, FAAO, chief commercial officer for Nordic Pharma Inc., and Phil Gioia, president of Nordic Pharma Inc., invite Darrell White, MD, to share his real-world experiences with LACRIFI…
00:16:16 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
One-Year Clinical and Real-World Outcomes with the TENEO Excimer
In this episode, Drs. Waring and Chu share clinical insights and real-world experience from the first year of using the Teneo 317 excimer laser for correcting myopia and myopic astigmatism. As the fi…
00:37:31 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Empowering Cataract Patients
Drs. Neda and Neda sit down with John A. Hovanesian, MD, to unpack how to truly empower cataract patients in today’s practice. They share practical insights on building trust, handling patient fears,…
00:32:19 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
The Six Stages of Practice Growth
Laura Livesey and Rod Solar unpack the six stages of private ophthalmology practice growth—from launching and gaining visibility to optimizing operations at scale. They explore the key challenges at …
00:35:13 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
State of Play in Office-Based Surgery
What does the landscape look like for office-based surgery? And what are on-the-ground experiences telling us about the future of eye care? Join moderator John A. Hovanesian, MD, as he hears from Mar…
00:27:19 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
From Insight to Innovation
Eric D. Rosenberg, DO, MScEng, and Vance Thompson, MD, discuss how everyday surgical observations can lead to impactful innovations. Together, they explore the evolution of femtosecond laser techniqu…
00:45:38 |
Wed 21 May 2025
The Power of Adjustability in Cataract Surgery
In this special live-recorded episode, Drs. Neda and Neda explore the clinical and practical impact of the Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight) in modern cataract surgery. They share compelling patient ca…
00:11:24 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Negotiating Your First Job (and Every Job After That)
Drs. Neda and Neda sit down with Alyson Carrel, Clinical Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Codirector of its nationally-ranked Center on Negotiation, Mediation, and Restorat…
00:37:51 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Inside the High-Volume OR
CRST’s Chief Medical Editors—Drs. McCabe, Weinstock, and Wiley—share their real-world experiences and strategies for thriving in high-volume cataract surgery. From clinic efficiency and OR scheduling…
00:39:45 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
The Near Future in Managing Dry Eye Disease
Join Preeya Gupta, MD, and Chris Starr, MD, for a deep dive into the many new additions in the world of dry eye disease therapy, including those recently FDA-approved and those in the pipeline.
00:36:44 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Establish a Game Plan for Treating Bilateral Keratoconus
Brandon D. Ayres, MD, continues this series exploring the best practices in keratoconus management by inviting John Berdahl, MD, to share his experience with crosslinking. The two discuss the bilater…
00:25:19 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Building Strong Practice Partnerships
Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, examine the key elements of successful practice partnerships in ophthalmology. They discuss how junior and senior partners can build strong, collaborative relat…
00:25:58 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Innovating Cataract Consultations and Practice Efficiency
Carrie Jacobs, COE, CPSS, OCS, and Scott LaBorwit, MD, explore innovative practice management strategies for premium cataract surgery. In this episode, Carrie shares insights on how operational excel…
00:30:33 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Expanding the Horizons of Academic Ophthalmology
Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, sit down with Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS, to explore the evolving landscape of academic ophthalmology. Dr. Donaldson shares her unique career journey—from her…
00:24:43 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
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