CRST: The Podcast

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 14, 202633 min

Cataract and Glaucoma: Strategies for Management

How should eye care providers approach patients with concurrent glaucoma and catracts? And when does cataract surgery alone fall short? In this episode of CRST: The Podcast, Anupam Laul, OD, FAAO, and Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, work through 3 real-world cases covering ocular hypertension with visually significant cataracts, primary open-angle glaucoma with rapid RNFL progression, and acute angle closure with a large crystalline lens. The discussion covers SLT timing, MIGS selection, sustained-release drug delivery, IOL choice in glaucoma patients, and when trabeculectomy remains the right call.

September 28, 202623 min

Going on Offense With Epioxa

In this episode of Best Practices in Keratoconus Management, Bradon D. Ayres, MD is joined Parag Majmudar, MD, and Neel S. Vaidya, MD, MPH, to discuss their early experiences with Epioxa now that it is available for the treatment of progressive keratoconus. Discover how they are incorporating Epioxa into their practices, their initial treatment successes, and what they have learned from their initial wave of patients. They also explore how this new treatment option may influence their approach to crosslinking and help them take a more proactive approach to keratoconus management. [Test Your Knowledge HERE]

September 2, 202631 min

Sustainability in Ophthalmology

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 locally. 

August 31, 202625 min

Individualizing the Surgical Consultation Without Sacrificing Efficiency

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 counseling continuum that starts before the patient arrives and uses intake forms, previsit outreach, and cohesive handoffs to connect clinical recommendations with individual goals. Dean also shares practical guidance on training nonclinical counselors, using technology without losing the human touch, and creating an experience patients remember for how it made them feel. Related article: “Individualization at Every Touchpoint,” in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, June 2026

August 13, 202619 min

Evidence-Based Guidelines for KLEx: Translating a Global Expert Consensus Into Clinical Practice, Part 2

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, building confidence, and navigating challenging cases

August 13, 202630 min

Evidence-Based Guidelines for KLEx: Translating a Global Expert Consensus Into Clinical Practice, Part 1

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 panel shares practical pearls to sharpen clinical judgment, refine surgical technique, and optimize SMILE outcomes.

August 5, 202632 min

Rethinking the Drop with iDose TR: Patient Conversations

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 in their glaucoma journey.

July 8, 202635 min

Rethinking the Drop with iDose TR: Practice Implementation

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 treatment armamentarium. The discussion covers the barriers to implementation and next steps for integrating interventional glaucoma in practice.

June 30, 202641 min

UNITYtime Podcast Episode 1: Real-World Experience with UNITY® VCS | CS

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 inaugural episode, they share early impressions of UNITY® VCS | CS, including insights on workflow, team experience, and considerations when transitioning from established platforms. Through a candid, peer-to-peer conversation, they offer practical perspectives on adopting new technology into everyday clinical practice. Whether you're evaluating new surgical platforms or looking to learn from your peers, this episode provides a thoughtful, real-world look at the UNITY® VCS| CS experience.

June 4, 202621 min

Refractive Lens Exchange and the Evolving Surgical Management of Presbyopia

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 cash-pay refractive practice, how her team screens and evaluates candidates, and the steps involved when patients proceed from consultation to surgery on the same day. She also shares her approach to diagnostic testing, patient counseling, premium IOL selection, oral sedation, femtosecond laser sequencing, refractive accuracy, and IOL calculations in eyes with a history of corneal refractive surgery.