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Send us a textOn today's episode of The Myopia Podcast:How he got started in optometry. The reason behind his passion in Myopia Management. What it's like to be a high myope.How genetics affect myopia in children. What are some ways to encourage children to spend time outdoors. I hope you learned a lot from this episode.About Dr. Tim Earley:Dr. Timothy Earley obtained his B.S. in Biology from the University of Scranton in 1994.He then obtained both a B.S. in Visual Science and a Doctorate in Optometry from thePennsylvania College of Optometry in 1998. After graduation, he joined the MedinaVision and Laser Centre, where he served as a therapeutic optometrist until December2020 when he joined Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons. He spent 23 years as the vicepresident/secretary of Medina Vision Centre and was the director of human resources.Dr. Earley has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of age-relatedmacular degeneration (AMD), dry eye and ocular surface disease, co-management ofcataract and refractive surgery, and the fitting of multifocal and specialty contact lenses.Reflecting his commitment to public health, Dr. Earley is the Clinic Director of the BrightEyedeas Vision Clinic. At Bright Eyedeas, high school students enrolled in the opticaltechnology/visual sciences program work with Dr. Earley to provide no-cost eyeexaminations and eyeglasses for patients in need. He also participates in InfantSEE, apublic health program designed to ensure that vision care becomes an essential part ofinfant wellness.Dr. Earley is a member of the American Optometric Association and the OhioOptometric Association. He is also a national speaker and consultant in the areas ofspecialty contact lenses, macular degeneration, and practice management. He is aconsultant for Alcon and a member of the Practitioner's Visiting Alcon (PVA) faculty. Dr.Earley serves as a KOL for Notal Vision, and is currently on the Speaker Bureau and isa KOL for Maculogix and MacuHealth. Dr. Earley has been published in OptometricManagement, Advanced Ocular Care, and Review of Optometry, and is a COPEapproved continuing education lecturer. He currently contributes a Business Strategiescolumn for Optometric Management and serves on its editorial advisory board.When not seeing patients or consulting with industry partners, Dr. Earley enjoysspending time with his wife, Dr. Andrea Earley, and his three children. He enjoys theoutdoors, hiking, golfing, and gardening. He has a small flock of chickens and hopes toexpand his hobby farm in the future.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Philip Cheng:A Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC) and with 19 years of clinical experience in the profession, Melbourne optometrist Philip Cheng is an internationally-recognised industry leader in myopia management. He is the director of Eyecare Concepts Melbourne, an independent practice with a focus on paediatric eye care, myopia control, orthoK and specialty contact lenses.Philip is dedicated to providing world-class, comprehensive myopia care to children and teenagers, and passionate about peer education as well as promoting public awareness of the issues around childhood myopia and the options now available to treat this progressive condition.He has been an industry spokesperson for Myopia Awareness Week, a consultant for the Brien Holden Vision Institute Academy, professional involvement in the Essilor Myopia Management Education Project, contributing writer for OA Pharma magazine, a presenter on myopia management for Optometry Australia and the University of Melbourne, and a Board Member of the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania. Recently he presented at the Global Myopia Symposium, Asia-Pacific Myopia Symposium and the World Council of Optometry Global Myopia Management Virtual Event.

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Send us a textAbout Paul Chamberlain:As myopia program lead, Paul Chamberlain is currently responsible for the strategic direction and execution of CooperVision's research in this area. From 2011 to 2016 he managed a team of optometrists who supported all clinical product development activities within R&D.Before joining CooperVision in 2011, Paul spent five years managing industry sponsored research studies at Eurolens Research at the University of Manchester. Prior to that, he was part of Michel Guillon's research team at Optometric Technology Group in London.Paul earned his bachelor's degree in optometry from City University in London.

Send us a textAbout Dr. Michael Lipson:Dr. Michael Lipson is recently retired from his position as an optometrist/associateprofessor at University of Michigan, department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science.His clinical practice involves specialty contact lenses: OrthoK, keratoconus, post-corneal transplant, post-refractive surgery and severe dry eye patients. He has published peer-reviewed clinical research studies on OrthoK, vision-related quality of life, myopia management and new lens designs. He lectures nationally and internationally on those same topics. Dr. Lipson developed a validated questionnaire to assess vision-relatedquality of life for all types of vision correction, including OrthoK. He has authoredchapters in textbooks on OrthoK, scleral lenses and general contact lens topics. Dr.Lipson is the author of the book “Contemporary OrthoKeratology”. He also is a reviewerfor a number of highly-respected peer-reviewed journals in the ophthalmic community.He is a consultant to the specialty contact lens industry emphasizing OrthoK education.He is on the GPLI Advisory Board, served as Vice-President of the Scleral Lens EducationSociety and served on the Scleral Lens Education Society Board for many years.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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Send us a textWe can't believe one year flew by quickly! We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support you have given us. As we celebrate the first year of The Myopia Podcast, I looked back on the previous episodes we have launched so far. This initiative will not be possible without the help of our amazing industry leaders who are so generous of their time to provide us with great knowledge and raise more awareness about Myopia.We hope that you will continue to support us and it is our commitment to bring you more value by providing the latest insights in Myopia field.Thank you so much! We appreciate you all!---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr, Thanh Mai:Dr. Thanh Mai is the co-founder of Insight Vision Center Optometry in Costa Mesa, CA – a highly innovative practice specializing in myopia management, scleral lenses, and vision therapy. He earned his doctor of optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. He is the Director of Myopia Management services for Treehouse Eyes and a Vision Source administrator. His son is currently under myopia management services and is lucky he is not destined to the greater than 26mm eyeballs like his myopic daddy.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Moshe Mendelson:Dr. Mendelson has been a clinical investigator for FDA contact lens studies. He is currently an Adjunct Professor for the New England College of Optometry, and has taught students from various colleges throughout his career. Dr. Mendelson is a leading optometrist in the field of Orthokeratology/CRT overseeing one of the busiest Orthokeratology/CRT practices in the nation. He has devoted his practice to this field. Over the last 30 yearsDr. Mendelson has fit thousands of patients with Orthokeratology/CRT contacts and achieved the designation of F.I.A.O., Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology. Dr. Mendelson is one of only a few doctors to obtain this title.He is a member of the American Optometric Association as well as the California Optometric Association. Dr. Mendelson is passionate about his care and works with local schools to provide eye care to underprivileged children.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Joe Boorady:Joe Boorady, O.D., F.A.A.O. is a veteran in the eye care community with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as Global CEO of Eureka Technology Holdings, LTD  and Euclid Systems Corporation.  Prior to Eureka, Dr. Boorady was the VP, Ocular Surface Disease at Johnson and Johnson Vision. Prior to Johnson and Johnson Vision he was the President and CEO of TearScience, Inc. which was acquired by Johnson and Johnson Vision in Sept. 2017. Before joining TearScience, Dr. Boorady was Senior Vice President of Sales, Service and Marketing at Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Dr. Boorady has spent over 25 years in the ophthalmic industry as an eye care professional, educational leader, entrepreneur and corporate executive. He has clinical experience as the founder and owner of several primary eye care practices in New York and New Jersey. He was the Vice President for Clinic Affairs and Executive Director of the University Optometric Center of the SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. Prior to his most recent position at SUNY, Dr. Boorady was Director of Continuing Professional Education, delivering eye care education to optometrists and ophthalmologists in over 20 countries, Director of Managed Care for eight years, Founding Director of the University Eye Care Network, IPA. Dr. Boorady has an O.D. from the SUNY-College of Optometry Class of 1993 and in 2010 he became an alumnus of the Harvard Business School.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Sheila Morrison:She studied at Pacific University College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry and completed a Masters Degree in Vision Science, with a research focus on scleral contact lenses and specialty contact lens design. Dr. Morrison went on to be awarded placement to a highly competitive residency in cornea & contact lenses, which she also completed at Pacific University and the Portland Veteran Affairs Hospital.Her academic and clinical accomplishments are well renowned in the eye care world and she appreciates being regularly invited to lecture internationally about specialty contact lenses and myopia control. She has expertise in contact lens fitting for patients of all ages and eye conditions including: medically necessary lenses for infants, scleral lenses for the irregular cornea (ie Keratoconus) or severe dry eye, and orthokeratology (OrthoK) for myopia control.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textThree year data from the LAMP Study - Atropine and your patients.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Dwight Barnes:Dr. Dwight Barnes is the co-owner of Cary Family Eye Care, along with his wife Kelly. He is also the director of their Myopia Control Clinic, where he has built a high volume myopia control practice. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and Southern College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FAAOMC) and lectures frequently on ortho-k and myopia management.Cary Family Eyecare ClinicLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-barnes-8b155515/---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textA lot of parents have difficulty to understand that just because they have Myopia, that doesn't mean their children will. However it's proven that genetics is one factor, and there are some significant others like amount of time spent near and far from a screen, education levels etc. I've had 15 years in my practice talking with parents about the importance of their children having regular eye exams and making them aware of the technological advances in this field. On today's episode of The Myopia Podcast, I will share with you some treatment options for Myopia and how you can present them to parents effectively. 

Send us a textToday's episode, we have Dr. Andrew Neukirch and he will share with us the largest MiSight practice in the country.In this episodeHow he revamped his practice.How  he Created a new payment systemHow he modified his patient informed consent. What marketing strategies he implemented that catapulted his practice to where it is now. Be sure to listen to this episode, share it to your colleagues and feel free to let us know which Myopia related topics you want us to talk about next.About Dr. Andrew Neukirch:Dr. Neukirch received his Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University in 2008. In 2014, he was a recipient of the Vision Monday Optometric Business Innovator Award and was the recipient of the 2017 Illinois Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award. He frequently lectures on the topics of contact lenses and myopia management, has been published in a number of optometric journals, and serves on the Professional Affairs Myopia Management Committee for CooperVision. He is the leading prescriber of MiSight 1 Day Contact lenses for Myopia Management in the country, and the leading provider for Myopia Management in the North Shore of Chicago.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Kathryn Richdale:Dr. Kathryn Richdale received her BS from the University of Notre Dame and her OD, PhD, and Cornea and Contact Lens Advanced Practice Fellowship from The Ohio State University. She was founding director of the Clinical Vision Research Center, and established the Myopia Control Clinic at the State University of New York College of Optometry before joining the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) as an Associate Professor in 2017. Dr. Richdale is an attending in the Cornea and Contact Lens Service, oversees the Myopia Management Service, and teaches in both the optometric and graduate programs at UHCO. She conducts research and teaches primarily in the areas of cornea, contact lenses and refractive error. Dr. Richdale earned her Diplomate in the American Academy of Optometry Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies section in 2019 and is currently a board member for our Academy's journal (OVS) and Foundation.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAbout Dr. Cheryl Chapman:Dr. Cheryl Chapman, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, Diplomate ABOVice-President Board of Directors, American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC)Dr. Chapman works in private practice in Gretna, Nebraska.  She has instituted a full scope myopia management clinic within her practice and works tirelessly at spreading myopia management knowledge.  In addition to working one-on-one with doctors to implement practice protocols, she lectures within the optometric community as well as to local pediatricians and ophthalmologists.  Serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, Dr. Chapman also enjoys working closely in training 4th year extern students in current myopia management strategies.  She is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry.----If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textAs an eye care professional, you are likely aware of the increased incidence of myopia in children and their families, and recognize the need to provide comprehensive optometric myopia management solutions.In this episode:About Dr. Oliver Woo:Dr. Oliver Woo---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textWe know that Myopia has significantly increased in the past years and it's not only affecting people in the US but also globally.   On this episode Dr. Kading will discuss:How to talk to your patient or the parents about Myopia Management.The things you NEED to bring up to them other than lenses and atropine. Does genetics play a role in myopia management?The affects of Covid in myopia progression. We hope you find value on this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and share this content to your colleagues so we can spread more awareness in Myopia.  Sign up for the newsletter: LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.Learn more about Dr. David Kading---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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Send us a textTFOS DEWS III expands the definition of dry eye disease to include neurosensory abnormalities as core etiological factors. This episode explores how neural dysfunction drives symptoms, how neuromodulation is entering clinical practice, and how clinicians can integrate nerve-focused care into dry eye management.

Send us a textAbout D. Kaleb AbbottDr. Kaleb Abbott is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation, where he specializes in complex ocular surface diseases and participates in clinical trials and research related to these conditions. In addition to his clinical and research roles, he serves as vice-president for the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, is Chair of the Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group (SIG) for the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), and is a member of the advisory council for the Academic Medical Center Optometry AAO SIG. He also holds a position on the editorial advisory board for Modern Optometry and Optometry360 and is a graduate of the AAO Flom Leadership Academy. Furthermore, he hosts the Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease section of the Clinical Podcast Series through the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. In 2024, he was nominated for Colorado's Young Optometrist of the Year and recognized as a “One-to-Watch” by Modern Optometry.In 2019, Kaleb co-founded SunSnap Kids, a start-up that won first place in the inaugural Bright Ideas Pitch Competition in 2022 and third place in the Optometry Innovation Awards in 2023. He recently sold the majority of the company to focus more on his clinical and research responsibilities at the University of Colorado.When he's not seeing patients, conducting research, or working on SunSnap Kids, Dr. Abbott lectures on ocular surface diseases, writes articles, and serves as a medical reviewer for multiple journals, including The Ocular Surface and Optometry and Vision Science. He resides in Denver, CO, with his wife, daughter, and newborn twins.

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Send us a textRewiring Dry Eyes: Nasal Spray Boosts Tears in Sjögren's In this episode, we unpack a 2025 pilot study from the University of Pennsylvania that tested varenicline nasal spray for dry eye disease in Sjögren's patients. Learn how neural stimulation through the nose improved tear production, reduced inflammation, and offered new hope for one of ophthalmology's most challenging autoimmune conditions.Source: Gupta AS et al., Clinical Ophthalmology. 2025;19:1073–1084. DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S512364.LINK: Varenicline solution nasal spray for the treatment of dry eye disease | OPTH

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Send us a textAbout Ran Yam:Ran Yam, CEO and co-founder.Ran has decades of experience in developing optical systems and medical devices for different industries such as defense, optical communication, semi-conductors and ophthalmology . In his previous position as VP R&D for Visionix, a global leader in eye care solutions, he was responsible for developing innovative, cutting edge eye diagnostics products that are available globally. Ran holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the Israeli Technion and has nine patents to his name.Novasight: https://nova-sight.com/---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textDry eye diagnosis has entered a new era. In this episode, Dr. Kading breaks down the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society's DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology Report (2025)  explaining how the new definition, streamlined tests, and driver-based model are transforming clinical practice. Learn what's changed since DEWS II, why OSDI-6 is now the global standard, and how a single diagnostic framework can unify patient care around the world.

Send us a textAbout Dr. Dunn Dr. Dunn graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2013 and then completed a residency at the Roseburg VA in Roseburg, Oregon specializing in geriatric care and ocular disease. After completing her residency, she opened a private practice as well as becoming an assistant professor at Pacific's College of Optometry. Dr. Dunn provides comprehensive and medical eye exams for the entire family, with a specialty in dry eye disease.Since the start of optometry school, Dr. Dunn has been highly active in organized optometry. As a student she represented her school on the AOSA Board of Trustees, and in her fourth year of school was elected the Vice President of all the optometry schools in North America. Since graduation she has served on several committees within the American Optometric Association, served five years on the board for the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association and is the Executive Director for the Arizona Optometric Association.Dr. Dunn was awarded Young OD of the year for Oregon in 2018, the American Optometric Association Media Advocacy Award in 2022 and the Social Media award in 2023 in Oregon.When not seeing patients, Dr. Dunn enjoys spending time traveling with her husband and kids or surrounding herself with other women of faith in adventures.

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Send us a textAbout Dr. Monica Jong:Assistant Professor, Discipline of Optometry, University of Canberra, Australia Asia Optometric Myopia Academy (AOMA) Advisor Visiting Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney Secretary of the Refractive Error Working Group, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Former International Myopia Institute (IMI) Executive Director, BHVI SydneyMonica is a graduate from the Optometry program at the University of Melbourne, where she also completed her PhD investigating the structure and function relationship using optical coherence tomography in inherited retinal disease She then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto in retinal imaging and blood flow in diabetic eye disease. Monica is the former Executive Director of the International Myopia Institute (IMI), the premier working group of over one experts in the field of myopia established after the first WHO-BHVI Meeting on Myopia in 2015 to advance myopia research, education and patient care, to prevent future vision impairment and blindness. Monica led the IMI from its inception in 2015 until late 2021 and under her direction the IMI has brought consensus to the area of myopia management, published two volumes of white papers in the Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences high impact journal, clinical summaries in up to fourteen languages, as well as a chairside reference for practitioners. Monica has authored numerous peer reviewed publications in the area of myopia and high myopia risk factors, pathology and epidemiology. She co-authored the WHO report on the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia, and was the co-creator of the first accredited global online myopia management education program. Monica speaks regularly at key international scientific and practitioner meetings between teaching and mentoring students.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textIn this episode of The Myopia Podcast, we have Matt Oerding to share with us the 3 principles to grow your myopia management practice, his company Treehouse Eyes and GMACAbout Matt Oerding:Matt Oerding is the Co-Founder and CEO, Treehouse Eyes. An executive with 25 years of experience with Novartis, General Mills and General Electric. He has held leadership roles in marketing, strategy and general management in the U.S., Europe and Asia.Passionate about making a difference in people's lives, has focused on the eye care sector since 2001. Is also the past Board Chair for the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC), a coalition of 15 companies and associations focused on driving public awareness of childhood myopia and treatment options. Lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and 2 daughters.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a text Inside the podcast, you will learn about the following:   What is Justin Kwan's role and other people's role in Copervision?  What area of Optometric practice do he miss the most?  What fulfills him and gives him more joy?  What are some key aspects that are  best practices in communicating with staff, communicating with parents, and as an myopia expert communicating with professionals? About Dr. Justin Kwan:Dr. Justin Kwan is a 2009 graduate of Berkeley and went on to do a contact lens and dry eye residency at SCCO. He taught and saw patients there for eight years before moving to Chicago three years ago. In April 2020, he transitioned to CooperVision full time in the role of senior manager, myopia management. In his 12 year career, he has given over 100 hours of continuing education. Dr. Kwan is the current president of the Chicago North Side Optometric Society, chair of the Fellows Doing Research SIG of the Academy, and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textThis is a replay of the webinar Dr. David Kading held on how to implement myopia management into practice.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textFollowing our TFOS DEWS III deep dive into neuromodulation, this episode explores new evidence from a 2024 meta-analysis on trigeminal parasympathetic pathway stimulation. Learn how electrical and chemical nasal stimulation activate the natural tear reflex, improving both symptoms and signs of ocular surface disease — with strong safety and functional benefits.

Send us a textAbout Eef van der Worp, BOptom, PhD, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLSEef van der Worp is an educator and researcher. He received his optometry degree from the Hogeschool van Utrecht in the Netherlands (NL) and has served as a head of the contact lens department at the school for over eight years. Eef received his PhD from the University of Maastricht (NL) in 2008. He now runs his own research & education consultancy 'Eye-Contact-Lens' which is based in Amsterdam (NL), and gives courses on ‘How to Present'.He is a fellow of the AAO, BCLA and the SLS, a lifetime fellow of IACLE and a honorly life member or the Dutch contact lens association ANVC. And he is on the education committee for a number of conferences, including the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) in the US and the Dutch Contact Lens Conference (NCC) and Dutch Optometric Society meeting (OVN). He is a board member of the BCLA journal Contact Lens & Anterior Eye.Eef is adjunct assistant Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry (Oregon, USA), and adjunct Professor at the University of Montreal University College of Optometry (CA) and he is lecturing extensively worldwide and is a guest lecturer at a number of Universities in the US and Europe.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textIt was so great to know more about the international perspective in Myopia management. Listen to this episode as I talk to Dr. Maria Liu on how they do Myopia in China.About Dr. Maria Liu:Dr. Maria Liu is an associate professor at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, and the founder of the Myopia Control Clinic of UC Berkeley Eye Center. She received her bachelor degree of clinical medicine from Peking University, her OD from Pacific University, her PhD and MPH from UC Berkeley. She is a world renowned clinical researcher in the field of myopia and her expertise focus on the impact of complex multifocal environment on emmetropization and myopia development, as well as novel optical and pharmaceutical treatments in myopia retardation.Where to find her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-%E5%88%98%E6%82%A6-liu-754185b/---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textIf you are starting our your Myopia practice, Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie are definitely crushing it in marketing their Myopia practice. Listen this episode to get great tips!About Dr. Woo:Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease. Dr. Woo owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses.  The Contact Lens Institute offers revolutionary technology such as the EyePrintProsthetic and sMap scleral topography to assist in complex clinical cases. In her spare time, Dr. Woo is an avid wine collector and is a Level 2 WSET Sommelier. More About Dr. Woo:Here are some links:www.clinevada.comwww.drstephaniewoo.comwoou.orgSocial media:@drstephaniewooHere is a free PDF that I created for doctors who want some tips on how to start a specialty practice: https://www.drstephaniewoo.com/11-tipsHere is the 8 week coaching programed Dr. Stephanie Woo provides: https://www.drstephaniewoo.com/optometry-consultingAbout Dr. Elise Kramer:Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and regular and specialty contact lens fitting.Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012 where she received a grant from the Scholarship Program of the Québec Ministry of Education for short-term university studies outside of Québec. Receipt of this scholarship award is based on academic performance. In the summer of her second year, she participated in a humanitarian mission in Laayoune, Morocco where she helped hundreds of impoverished people by giving them free eye examinations and glasses corresponding as closely as possible to their prescription.During her fourth year, she completed her internship in ocular disease at the Eye Centers of South Florida and went on to complete her residency at the Miami VA Medical Center. Her time there included training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the nation's top eye hospital. After her residency, Dr. Kramer became a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) and now serves as the Public Education Chair for the SLS. Dr. Kramer is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO). She is also the Delegate of International Relations for the Italian Association of Scleral Lenses (AILeS).  Dr. Kramer has published several important articles and reviews and participates in clinical research trials. She enjoys lecturing all around the world in several different languages about ocular surface disease and specialty lenses. She strives to assist each patient with quality and advanced eye care whether he or she requires a basic eye exam or specialized eye or vision care. Where to find her:Dr. Kramer's IG to https://www.instagram.com/drelisekramer/Private Practice: Miami Contact Lens Institute:

Send us a textJoin us as we explore the fascinating topographies that play a crucial role in enhancing myopia management success.Randy Kojima, with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, guides us through the intricate landscapes of myopia management strategies. From innovative technologies to strategic interventions, we uncover the topographical nuances that can make a significant impact on effectively managing myopia.Discover the latest advancements in myopia research and gain valuable insights into the importance of personalized approaches. Randy shares real-world case studies and success stories, shedding light on how topographies have transformed the landscape of myopia management for both practitioners and patients alike.Whether you're a seasoned optometrist, a curious researcher, or someone affected by myopia, this episode provides a comprehensive exploration of the tools and techniques that contribute to successful myopia management outcomes.Tune in as we navigate through the multifaceted terrains of myopia management with Randy Kojima, unraveling the complexities and discovering the topographical keys to achieving success in the field. Don't miss this insightful conversation on The Myopia Podcast!About Randy Kojima:Randy Kojima is the Clinical Research and Development Director for Precision Technology based in Vancouver, Canada. He also serves as Research Scientist and Clinical Instructor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. Additionally, he is a clinical advisor to Medmont Instruments in Melbourne, Australia.Randy has published numerous articles and submitted posters on various contact lens related topics as well as been a contributing author in a number of text book chapters. He lectures globally and enjoys sharing insights, methods and research with eye care colleagues from around the world.Randy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the British Contact Lens Association, the Scleral Lens Education Society and the International Academy of Orthokeratology.Review for Myopia Management: https://reviewofmm.com/------If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textIn this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of. Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice. As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time.If you want to implement and you don't want to do this yourself then you need to HIRE a recent graduate that has an interest in children and myopia management.  About Dr. Dwight Akerman: Dr. Dwight Akerman serves as the Chief Medical Editor at Review of Myopia Management, the world's most widely subscribed myopia journal. He is an internationally recognized senior healthcare leader with extensive experience in myopia management, peer education & communications, medical marketing, innovation, financial management, and M&A/business development & licensing.Dr. Akerman was the Vice President & Global Head of Professional Affairs & Business Development for Alcon before retiring from this role in 2019. He has published widely and is a frequently invited peer educator on myopia management, cornea, contact lens, and business management topics. Dr. Akerman graduated cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned an MBA degree from the University of Texas. He has achieved the status of Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies Section, Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators, and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois College of Optometry. --------Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send us a textHow Cytokines Tell the Dry Eye StoryHello, I am Dr. David Kading. Welcome to Eyecare's Lit brought to you by Optometric Insights Media.  In this episode, we unpack four key studies that reveal how immune messengers in tears shape the biology of dry eye disease.We're going to look at two major meta-analyses and the DREAM biomarker studies.  These studies show us that the cytokine balance plays a key role in driving inflammation, disease severity, and the mismatch between symptoms and signs in both routine and autoimmune dry eye.Hopefully we can better discover how understanding these molecular “conversations” could guide personalized diagnosis and treatment.Sources:Aljohani S, Jazzar A. Tear cytokine levels in sicca syndrome-related dry eye: a meta-analysis. Diagnostics (Basel). 2023;13.Roda M et al. Dry eye disease and tear cytokine levels — a meta-analysis. Int J Mol Sci. 2020;21.Zhao CS et al. Association of tear cytokine ratios with symptoms and signs of dry eye disease. Curr Eye Res. 2024;49:16-24.Chen Y et al. A latent profile analysis of tear cytokines and their association with severity of dry eye disease in the DREAM study. Sci Rep. 2024;14:526.Links:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/13/2184?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://iris.unica.it/retrieve/9bc09789-cd1d-408c-bd70-f6269d95e0fd/RODA_cytokines_ijms-21-03111.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10841381/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/377157605_A_latent_profile_analysis_of_tear_cytokines_and_their_association_with_severity_of_dry_eye_disease_in_the_Dry_Eye_Assessment_and_Management_DREAM_study?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Send us a textAbout Dr. Harbir Sian ODDr. Harbir Sian is the co-owner of three optometric practices in British Columbia. In the clinic, Dr. Sian enjoys practicing various specialties within eyecare, particularly myopia management and dry eye.After completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Sian found that he was passionate about giving back to those who have less access to care and about educating the public and professionals in various settings.Over the years, Harbir has volunteered in multiple mobile vision clinics, including global clinics South America and in the Middle East. He has taken his passion for education to countless stages and conferences around North America, including giving a TEDx talk titled "Our Eyes Are The Windows to Our Soul”, which shared the magic and power of the human visual system. Harbir was named as one of the Contact Lens Institute's 2025 Visionaries. He is also the host of Canada's number 1 optometry podcast, The 20/20 Podcast which showcases successful guests from various industries and backgrounds.

Send us a textIn this insightful conversation, we explore the question: Is myopia truly a disease? Join us as Mark Bullimore sheds light on the intricate nuances of this visual condition and its impact on our overall eye health.Discover the significance of each diopter and gain a deeper understanding of why it matters. About Mark Bullimore:Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his career at the Ohio State University and the University of California at Berkeley and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. He is Associate Editor of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics and the former Editor of Optometry and Vision Science. His expertise in myopia, contact lenses, low vision, presbyopia, and refractive surgery means that he is consultant for a number of ophthalmic, surgical, and pharmaceutical companies. This work has resulted in approval of, among others, Paragon CRT, Alcon's iLux, and CooperVision's MiSight lens.Resources Mentioned:Myopia Calculator linkhttps://bhvi.org/myopia-calculator-resources/Why every diopter mattershttps://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2019/06000/Myopia_Control__Why_Each_Diopter_Matters.11.aspxThe Risks and Benefits of Myopia Controlhttps://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(21)00326-2/fulltext