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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

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

Joan Buckley learns about how to keep your eyes healthy - and what happens when things aren’t so clear, pun intended, with Dr. Daniel Laroche, the Director of Glaucoma Services, and President, of Advanced Eyecare of New York. He is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirma ...  Show more

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

Continuing with our Ophthalmology theme, Sofia and Brandon are joined by MECS-accredited optometrist Vipul as they go through the topic of cataracts. This episode is catered for final year medical students and junior doctors working in the UK.

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease. By the end of this podcast the listener will be ...  Show more