In this episode, Anton Hommer, MD, discusses the European perspective on adopting preservative-free pharmaceuticals, highlighting challenges like health care professionals’ reluctancy to change, diverse reimbursement systems, and higher costs. He compares single-use and multiuse drugs, considering factors such as environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. ... Show More
Jun 2024
Navigating the Impact of Preservatives in Ophthalmic Medications: Insights From Dr. Robert J. Noecker
In this episode, Robert J. Noecker, MD, reviews the role of preservatives, particularly benzalkonium chloride (BAK), in ophthalmic medications. While BAK effectively prevents bacterial growth, its inherent toxicity poses challenges with prolonged use, leading to symptoms associat ... Show More
13m 50s
Jun 2024
Enhancing Patient Satisfaction through BAK-Free Solutions: Dr. Miriam Kolko's Vision for Preservative-Free Eye Care
In this episode, Miriam Kolko, MD, PhD, shares her vision for preservative-free eye care. Dr. Kolko strongly advocates for patient education regarding the benefits and limitations of preservative-free alternatives, encouraging tailored treatment strategies. Ultimately, she envisi ... Show More
12m 7s
Jun 2024
Unveiling the Paradox: BAK's Role in American Pharmaceuticals With Dr. Nate Radcliffe
In this episode, Nathan Radcliffe, MD, discusses the widespread use of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) in the US ophthalmic market. Dr. Radcliffe acknowledges concerns about its long-term effects, such as exacerbating dry eye and impacting the success of incisional glaucoma surgery. ... Show More
11m 24s
Aug 2024
Optimizing Dry Eye Management for Cataract Surgery
In this episode of CRST: The Podcast, host Kenneth Beckman, MD, FACS, speaks with Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH, about the critical role of dry eye management in cataract surgery. They discuss the importance of optimizing the ocular surface before surgery to ensure premium outcomes, ... Show More
29m 31s
Feb 2024
What Every Medical Student Should Know About Ophthalmology
Whether or not you’re going into ophthalmology, you’re likely to see a patient with an eye-related complaint at some point in your career. In this episode, Ria interviews ophthalmology resident Dr. Will Foos about his specialty - common consults he sees, when you should absolutel ... Show More
36m 14s
Dec 2021
How to Approach the Uveitis Patient, Front to Back
Drs. Jessica Shantha and Brian Do offer a crash course on how to methodically assess the uveitis patient, moving from the front of the eye to the back to diagnose anterior, intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, vis ... Show More
31m 26s