CRST: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Glaucoma and Retina Surgery for the Cataract Surgeon: Proven Strategies to Boost Your Confidence in the OR Nov 30, 2020

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Settle in and listen to glaucoma specialist Lorraine Provencher, MD, and retina specialists Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA, and Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, navigate glaucoma and retina surgery for the cataract surgeon. These experts shed some light on proven strategies to further boost your confidence in the OR and share how to incorporate some of the major upgrades to glaucoma care seen in recent years, some of the best strategies for managing patients after complicated cataract surgery, and some of the top ways to maximize outcomes and select the appropriate IOL for retina patients. In this episode, these surgeons help to outline a blueprint for best practices in referring to and comanaging with glaucoma and retina specialists.

All Things Regulatory Nov 16, 2020

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Alan E. Reider, JD, MPH; John McInnes, MD, JD; and Nancy L. Perkins help ophthalmologists navigate potential compliance risks in ophthalmic practice. The trio discuss the intricacies of physician contracts with manufacturers; take a deep dive into privacy, security, and telehealth; and review noncovered services related to premium IOLs.

Beyond the Pandemic Nov 16, 2020

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David Goldman, MD; Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson discuss what factors will continue to shape the future of telemedicine in the post-COVID-19 era.

Impact on Practices Nov 16, 2020

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David Goldman, MD, and a faculty panel including Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson share their pearls on telemedicine efficiency, including the best technologies and their most appropriate applications.

An Evolving Landscape Nov 16, 2020

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David Goldman, MD, leads a faculty panel including Alice Epitropoulos, MD; Scott Schacter, OD; and Mary Pat Johnson discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the billing structure of telemedicine to be much more practice-friendly.

[Back to Practice] Training the Next Generation of Ophthalmologists Nov 06, 2020

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Ophthalmology has faced (and conquered) many challenges throughout its history, but never one with quite as many downstream ramifications as COVID-19 will undoubtedly have. What impacts has the pandemic had on young ophthalmologists' training, and what changes are needed to fill the gaps created by it? Listen in as host Vance Thompson, MD, discusses these topics and more with guests Ralph Chu, MD; Uday Devgan, MD, FACS; and Priyanka Sood, MD.

Help and Hope for Patients with IRDs Oct 30, 2020

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In this podcast, Prof. Bart Leroy (Belgium), Prof. Isabelle Audo (France) and Prof. Robert Maclaren (UK) discuss the management of patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), from the initial identification of a patient with an IRD and referral to specialist center, through to the confirmation of a diagnosis using genotyping and the long-term implications for the patient of receiving that diagnosis. They discuss the current treatment landscape for patients with IRDs and outline future potential therapies on the horizon.

[Back to Practice] Premium Technology in the COVID-19 Era Oct 29, 2020

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Practices across the United States are seeing an uptick in refractive surgery procedures in recent months. Join host Quentin B. Allen, MD, as he considers the potential factors influencing this trend, how these factors may also affect cataract surgery volume, and which available premium technologies can help to optimize patient outcomes. Featuring guests Tal Raviv, MD, FACS; P. Dee G. Stephenson, MD, FACS; and Keith A. Walter, MD, FACS.

Capitalizing on New Technology Oct 29, 2020

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Ranya Habash, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Blake Williamson, MD; and Roger Zaldivar, MD, discuss lessons learned using telemedicine and how to best hybridize a practice while keeping it simple.

Current Best Practices in the Telemedicine Landscape Oct 29, 2020

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Ranya Habash, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Blake Williamson, MD; and Roger Zaldivar, MD, share their expertise and analyze the best uses of telemedicine.