RONALD W. KRISTAN, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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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