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International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease: Underlying Ocular Conditions (Part 2 of 3) Nov 02, 2022

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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.

Cracking the Nucleus Oct 27, 2022

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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.

Intraoperative Strategies That Promote a Top-Notch Patient Experience Oct 26, 2022

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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.

International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease: Underlying Systemic Conditions (Part 1 of 3) Oct 25, 2022

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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.

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Genetic Testing: What It Is, How It Works, and More Oct 24, 2022

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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.

Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 6 Oct 21, 2022

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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.

International Perspectives on Chronic Ocular Surface Pain: The Patient Experience (Part 3 of 3) Oct 12, 2022

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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?

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International Perspectives on Chronic Ocular Surface Pain: Underlying Causes and Examination (Part 2 of 3) Oct 05, 2022

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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.

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Ophthalmic Practice Management: Tactics for Success Sep 26, 2022

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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.

International Perspectives on Chronic Ocular Surface Pain: Definitions and Unmet Need (Part 1 of 3) Sep 19, 2022

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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.

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