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180 White Road Suite 202, Little Silver, N.J., 07739
732-219-9220 |
279 Third Ave.
Suite 204 Long Branch, NJ 07740
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About Dr. Kristan:
Ronald W. Kristan is Board Certified Physician and
a Cosmetic Eyelid Rejuvenation Specialist. As a renowned eyelid plastic
surgeon, Dr. Kristan is a leading specialist in this field with specific
training, precision and experience to revitalize the highly delicate
upper and lower eyelid areas. In fact, Dr. Kristan has successfully
performed thousands of eyelid procedures. His innovative approach has
resulted in the development of numerous new techniques that have been
published. In fact, Dr. Kristan was instrumental in developing a laser
procedure for tearing and was the first surgeon in the United States to
perform the procedure. He has trained ophthalmologists from around the
world in these techniques including Turkey, Italy, and South America. He
has published extensively and regularly presents papers at national and
international meetings.
Additionally, Dr. Kristan employs laser facial
rejuvenation to eliminate wrinkles and sun damaged skin. He also has
extensive experience in the use of botulinum (Botox) and utilizes
this form of treatment for frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s
feet around the eyes. Fillers, such as Restylane and Juvéderm, are
also employed for volume replacement around the eyes and facial
structures.
Dr. Kristan graduated from New York University
Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency and
subspecialty Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
at Albany Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American
Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the
American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kristan is one of the five eye
surgeons in New Jersey certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery in
cataract and implant surgery. Dr. Kristan is listed in Who’s Who in
Medicine and Healthcare and has been voted one of the top eye plastic
surgeons in New Jersey (New Jersey Life). Dr. Kristan is included in
Castle Connolly’s Listing of America’s Cosmetic Doctors. Dr. Kristan is
a Past President of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology, where he is
still an active member.
CHAPTER ONE
What Is An Oculoplastic Surgeon
And What Do They Do?
The specialty of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery actually had its origins in World War II. A group
of physicians began to develop an interest in better understanding
trauma to the eyelids and orbital (around the eye) area. These
physicians were originally trained as eye surgeons. They felt whom
better to treat and operate on the eyelids and periocular areas than
those physicians most trained in eye surgery.
The culmination of their research and studies led
to the formation of The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) in 1969. This organization embodies
those of us that have advanced training and experience in this highly
specialized field of eyelid and facial surgery. The eyelid tissue
requires a thorough understanding of the unique anatomy. My eye surgery
background is invaluable in this understanding.
To become a member of ASOPRS, I had to (1) study
at an approved fellowship for one year (training beyond the required eye
training); (2) sit for both written and oral board exams, and; (3) do
original research and have it published. My original research was “The
Use of the CO2 Laser in Oculoplastic Surgery”. I am very proud of this
work which has been presented at national meetings.
Being an Oculoplastic surgeon allows me to
specialize in all fields of eyelid and periocular surgery. I perform
surgery for (1) aesthetic, cosmetic eyelid rejuvenation (eyelid lifts,
Botox, and fillers/Restylane/collagen for wrinkles); (2) functional or
malpositioned eyelids; (3) tumors of the eyelid, both benign and
malignant, and; (4) tearing. Some tearing problems can be corrected
without surgery, as can many eyelid conditions. Eyelid structures can be
affected by normal aging changes, birth defects, injuries and
inflammation. I have a special interest in dry eye, especially as it
related to the eyelids.
So as you can see, I belong to a very specialized
group of physicians. In fact, there are only about 450 ASOPRS approved
physicians nationally and internationally. This puts me in a very elite
group. I bring to my patients almost twenty years of experience in this
field and feel uniquely qualified to handle all aspects of eyelid
disorders and cosmetic eyelid surgery.
In general, I feel that more training and
experience in an area does provide greater expertise. After graduating
from medical school, I completed an internship, then three years of eye
and eyelid surgery training, and one year specializing only in eyelid
surgery. There is no other medical specialty that spends this much time
training in eyelid surgery. Since many of the complications seen in
eyelid surgery do affect the eyes, I feel that an oculoplastic surgeon
is best trained to handle these problems. I have no desire to do
cosmetic plastic surgery anywhere else in the body except the eyelids. I
do not want to be an expert in everything. I have dedicated my entire
career to this specialized area of functional and aesthetic eyelid
surgery.
• Dr. Kristan performs all his procedures in
his state of the art on-site facility, thus no hospitalization is
required. The Atlantic Surgery Center consistently receives stellar
recommendations from post surgical patients.
CERTIFICATION
• Specialty Certification
1985 Diplomat, Board of Ophthalmology
1993 Diplomat, American Board of Eye Surgery
1987 Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
American College of Surgeons
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Private Practice of Ophthalmology at
Atlantic Eye Physicians
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
• Monmouth Medical Center 1985:Attending,
Chief Oculoplastics
• Jersey Shore Medical Center 1996: Attending
• Monmouth Medical Center May 2009: Section Chair Ophthalmology
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology-Chairman, Third Party Liaison
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology-Officer of Governors
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology-President 1996
• American College of Eye Surgeons
• New Jersey Eye Alliance, Founding Board-Member/Officer
1994-Present
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• American Society of Ocularists
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Research Experience
• Worked on developing analytical techniques
for identifying carcinogenic and co-carcinogenic compounds in
environmental agents.
• Worked on developing a corneal endothelial stain to determine
corneal viability.
• Worked on developing uses of the CO2 Laser in oculoplastic and
Reconstructive Surgery.
• Working on developing laser intracanalicular surgery for lacrimal
obstruction 1995-present.
• Published Eye Plastics Book 9/2006.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Blepharoptosis in Myasthenia Gravis:
Castronuovo S. Grohel GB, Kristan. RW: Annals of Ophthalmology 15
(8) 1983
• Recurrent Intraoperative Choroidal Effusion in Sturge-Weber;
Shihab, Z. Kristan, RW: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus (6) 250 1983
• Essential Blepharospasm: An Often Missed Diagnosis: Kristan, RW,
Stasior. 00:Advances in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Vol. 4 1985
• Posttraumatic Convergence Insufficiency: Krohel, GB, Kristan, RW,
Simon, JW, Barrows N: Annals of Ophthalmology 18:101 1986
• Treatment of Blepharospasm with High Dose Brow injection of
Botulinum Toxin: Kristan, RW, Stasior OG: Journal of Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 3 (1) 25-27) 1987
• Medical Canthal Recnstruction: Stasior OG, Callhan M., Korn, E.
Cerise, U, Kristan, RW: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, Mosby, St. Louis Vol. 1 1987
• Transverse Blepharotomy in Treatment of Medical Ectropion;
Kristan, RW, Stasior, OG: Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery 3 (3) 1987
• Treatment of Lacrimal Punctal Stenosis With A One-Snip
Canaliculotomy and Temporary Punctal Plugs; Kristan, RW: Archives of
Ophthalmology 106 (7) 1988
• Eye Plastic Surgery: A Simplified Question and Answer Guide:
Author House 2006
* Dr. Kristan is very pleased and proud of his new
book “Eye Plastic Surgery: A Simplified Question and Answer Guide”. It
is directed to the consumer patient and answers questions in an easy to
understand format. It is available online at Amazon, Barnes & Nobel and
the publisher is Author House. All proceeds from the book are being
donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Insurance
• Functional/Medical
We accept most insurance plans
Cosmetic
None
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