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#101: Humanizing Myopia Management with Dr. Joelle Holland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 20:19


Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Myopia Podcast Turns 100!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 15:51


#99: Low-Dose Atropine for Myopia with Patrick Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 39:49


#98: How to get more people to do Myopia Management (Dave Kading Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 17:55


97: Ortho-K, Myopia, and Keratoconus: Insights from Jagrut Lallu, Refractive Specialist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 18:46


96: Bridging Myopia and Refractive Surgery: A Conversation with Dr. Brandon Baartman (at Vision By Design)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 25:35


#95 Myopia Management is Standard of Care With Dr. Michael Lipson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 26:20


About Michael J. Lipson OD FAAO FSLSDr. Michael Lipson is recently retired from his position as an optometrist/associateprofessor at University of Michigan. 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 at live and online venues on those same topics. Dr. Lipson developed a validated questionnaire to assess vision-related quality of life for all types of vision correction, including OrthoK. He has authored chapters in textbooks on OrthoK, scleral lenses and general contact lens topics. Dr. Lipson is the author of the book “Contemporary OrthoKeratology”. He is an independent consultant to the specialtycontact lens industry relative to OrthoK education and myopia management. He is on the GPLI Advisory Board, served as Vice-President of the Scleral Lens Education Society and served on the Scleral Lens Education Society Board for many years.https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/citation/2024/07000/letter_to_the_editor__myopia_management_is_now.2.aspxhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38546754/

#97 How to Increase Your Myopia Management Conversions With Bob Miglani

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 27:52


#94 Microbial keratitis Dr. Loretta Szczotka-Flynn at GSLS 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 16:53


#93 Myopia Management Topography with Randy Kojima at GSLS 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 23:14


#92: A Talk With Tony Sommer (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 20:00


#91 A Talk with Langis Michaud (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 28:19


#90 A Talk with Brianna Rhue (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 26:00


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#89 AI in Vision with Dr. Eef van der Worp at GSLS 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 17:38


The Myopia Podcast Year Three

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 14:57


#87 A Talk with Maria Liu (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 28:21


#86 A Talk with Anith Pillai (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 18:44


#85 A Talk with Monica Jong (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 26:54


About Dr. Monica Jong Dr. Monica Jong is the Global Director of Professional Education, Myopia at Johnson& Johnson Vision where she leads practitioner education initiatives around the world to support evidence-based myopia management.She was the former Executive Director of the International Myopia Institute, an organization she helped co-found. In this role Monica led the development of white papers and key initiatives to bring consensus to the field of myopia management by bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, policy-makers and public health experts. Today these key white papers are utilized by peak health bodies and professional eye care associations worldwide.Monica has published numerous peer reviewed articles in high impact journals in the areas of epidemiology, high myopia and clinical trials. She co-created the first global online education program in myopia at the Brien Holden Vision Institute. She was also the scientific secretary of the WHO meeting on myopia in 2015 and co-authored the WHO report on the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia. Monica was the former secretary of the Refractive Error Working group of the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and contributed to position papers and advocacy initiatives in refractive error.Monica has practiced optometry in private and corporate, rural and urban settings as well as public health. She is passionate about research and education and continues to mentor graduate students from developing and developed countries. Monica has presented at more than 400 global scientific and practitioner meetings. Monica like to keep physically and mentally fit byalso practicing Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs while spending time with her two children.

#84 What Happens When You Stop Myopia Management Treatment With Azinda Morrow

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 33:14


About Azinda MorrowDr. Azinda Morrow is currently an Associate Optometrist at Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry & Contact Lenses in Santa Clara, CA. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2017 and completed her residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL in 2018. After completion of her residency, she was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the SUNY College of Optometry / University Eye Center and responsible for clinical supervision of students and residents in both the Cornea / Contact Lens and Myopia Management clinics. In addition, she taught in pre-clinical laboratories and was involved in clinical research. Now in private practice, Dr. Morrow continues to provide full-scope care to patients of all ages, as well as continuing her passion of caring for patients with specialty contact lens and myopia management needs. Dr. Morrow is also a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the American Optometric Association. ---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/

#83: Dealing with Retina! with Rishi Singh and Brianna Rhue from Sydnexis

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 29:20


About Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD,Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD is a staff surgeon, vice president, and chief medical officer at theCleveland Clinic Martin Health and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. He received his bachelors and medical degrees from Boston University and completed his residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Infirmary Harvard Combined Program in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singh then completed a medical and surgical fellowship at the Cole Eye Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.He specializes in the treatment of medical and surgical retinal disease such as diabeticretinopathy, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Singh hasauthored more than 250 peer reviewed publications, books, and book chapters and serves as the principal investigator of numerous national clinical trials advancing the treatment of retinal disease. Dr. Singh is the former president on the Retina World Congress and is on the board of the American Society of Retina Specialists.Dr. Singh has been honored with several research recognitions such as the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Award and American Society of Retina Specialists Senior Honor Award.

#82 A Talk with Sherman Tung (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 21:52


About Dr. Sherman Tung, Dr. Sherman Tung, OD FAAO FIAOMC IACMM graduated from Illinois College of Optometry. As a 4th Year ICO externship preceptor, he is dedicated to mentoring future optometrists. A former president of BC Doctors of Optometry and recipient of the 2019 Optometrist of the Year award, Dr. Tung is celebrated for his contributions to advancing optometric standards. In addition to his role as co-chair for the accreditation team at the AAOMC (American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control), he owns and operates his private practice, Eyelab, Doctors of Optometry, in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where he continues to provide exceptional eye care services to the community.IG: @helloeyelab

#81 A Talk with Justin Kwan (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 26:26


About Dr. Justin Kwan Dr. Justin Kwan is a 2009 graduate of Berkeley Optometry 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 in 2018, joining a private practice. In April 2020, he transitioned to CooperVision full time, dedicated to myopia management. He has given over 100 hours of continuing education. Dr. Kwan is the current president of the Chicago North Side Optometric Society, past Editor in Chief of Clinical & Refractive Optometry, past chair of the Fellows Doing Research SIG of the Academy, and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.  

#80 A Talk with Jeff Walline (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:52


#79: What do we know about Atropine! with Mark Bullimore and Patrick Johnson from Syndexis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 34:03


I want to give a special thank you to Syndexis for being a sponsor of The Myopia Podcast. If you're not aware Syndexis is a biopharmaceutical company that was founded in 2014, they're based in Del Mar California.Their mission is to develop a proprietary stable accurate effectivesafe topical eye drop to treat the progression of myopia in childrenand to minimize the risk of co-morbidities later in life. They're on the cusp of a new treatment paradigm to fight myopia progression in children, they're in the late stage of their pivotal phase 3 trial for their investigation medication SYD1 01.The Myopia Podcast and myself are rooting for them and are watching Syndexis closely. Stay tuned!

#78 Myopia Research on With Dr. Shane Kannarr

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 19:19


About Dr. Shane Kannarr, OD Shane R. Kannarr, OD, practices in Pittsburg, Kansas. He opened Kannarr Eye Care in2009. The practice has grown into a busy three doctor-three location practice.Much of this growth can be attributed to embracing patient needs first and foremostand utilizing technology to differentiate the practice.Dr. Kannarr has lectured regionally and nationally to both staff and colleagues on avariety of optometric topics including: contact lenses, disease, and practicemanagement. He is on the medical staff at two local hospitals. During this time, Dr.Kannarr has also been the principal investigator over 150 studies for contact lenses,solutions, pharma, and devices. He has authored and co authored multiple articlesand posters. He also is involved with industry as well as multiple advisory boardsand speaker panels. Dr. Kannarr is also a Vision Source Administrator.----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/

#77 The Myopia Podcast: A Talk with Jackon Lau (Vision By Design Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 25:17


About Jackson Lau, OD, FAAO, FSLSDr. Jackson Lau is the Senior Manager of Professional Relations at Euclid Vision Corporation. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. After completing a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry, he joined a high-volume specialty contact lens and myopia management practice in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Lau has conducted research on dry eyes and scleral contact lenses and has lectured on topics of corneal disease, myopia management and specialty contact lenses. Since joining Euclid, Dr. Lau focuses on academic and professional relations. He continues to practice in the Silicon Valley and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and New England 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/

#76 The Myopia Podcast: Myopia Management in New Zealand With Adele Jefferies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 35:54


About  Adele Jefferies MSc(Hons) BOptom(Hons) CertOcPharm(Therapeutics) Adele is a clinical optometrist working in independent practice in Auckland, New Zealand, with special interests in Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease, Myopia Management, Contact Lenses and Ocular Therapeutics. She is the National Clinical Manager for Matthews Eyecare; she holds positions on the CPD Accreditation Committee for the New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board and the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, is the President of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society (NZ), and an Honorary Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland School of Optometry & Vision Science. She graduated from the University of Auckland in 2003 and completed her Master of Science in 2020. She has been a conference speaker for optometrists & dispensing opticians in Australia and New Zealand, a writer in optometric publications, and a pre-market evaluator of contact lenses, contact lens care solutions and dry eye care products for various companies.----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 OI Show when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

#75 The Myopia Podcast: Virtual Staff in your Optometry Practice With Cory Pinegar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 47:10


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 OI Show when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/About Cory PinegarCory Pinegar is Chief Executive Officer of Utah-based CallForce, a groundbreaking dental service startup helping dental practices increase patient engagement and revenue. In 2016, at the age of  22, Cory struck gold and purchased the company—then named Recall Solutions—from software giant Weave for just one dollar. Since then, the visionary entrepreneur has grown CallForce from 35 clients to nearly 3,000 and with a workforce of close to 200 employees. CallForce has been named one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. 500 and has been recognized repeatedly by the Salt Lake Tribune as one of the Best Places to Work. In 2021, Cory founded the remote staffing company Teem, which helps simplify hiring international talent. Teem allows businesses to circumvent domestic staffing issues and find qualified talent without worrying about complicated research to understand legalities, fair compensation, and the like. Cory sits on the boards of software-driven dental insurance verification company Verrific as well as The Parkinson's Foundation, devoted to finding a cure for the disease his father was diagnosed with in 2014.Cory studied economics and business at Brigham Young University and spends his leisure time skiing, playing golf, and enjoying the mountain lifestyle.

#74 The Myopia Podcast: A Talk with Gary Gerber (Recorded at Vision By Design)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 25:01


#73 The Myopia Podcast: Combination Treatment is it for Everybody? With Anita Gulmiri

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 28:53


About  Dr. Anita GulmiriDr. Anita Gulmiri earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry and went on to pursue a Residency in Cornea/Contact lens following graduation. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) and serves as the Residency Supervisor for NECO's Cornea and Contact Lens residency program. Dr. Gulmiri understands she has a major role to play in myopia management and thus this passion has led to her playing a key role in growing NECO's Myopia Control Clinic. Dr. Gulmiri specializes in designing and fitting orthokeratology lenses as well as managing medically necessary specialty contact lens designs for those patients suffering from irregular corneal and ocular surface disease. Dr. Gulmiri is extremely passionate about providing these specialty contact lens services to her patients and equally as passionate about teaching the future generation of optometrists in her role as clinical instructor, preceptor and mentor for second, third and fourth year NECO students and NECO's Cornea/CL residents. 

#72 The Myopia Podcast: Losing Sight - Inside de Myopia Epidemic With Jane Weiner

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 27:01


About Jane WeinerBorn in Manhattan, Jane Weiner grew up in the Arizona desert. After majoring in Biology and American History, she received her BA inEnglish Literature and did her MA studies in Film at San Francisco State University. In 1972, she left California to begin shooting herfeature-length documentary on the life and career of renowned cinema vérité flmmaker Richard Leacock at M.I.T.During 1973-75, she was Artist-in-Residence with the National Endowment of the Arts' Artist-in-the-Schools Program and with TheCommunications Experience in Philadelphia, offering workshops in flm, video, and photography to underprivileged children in rural andinner-city public schools. In the mid-1970s, she advanced from assistant editor on 35mm feature flms in New York City to become asupervising editor on more than 100 documentaries produced by the National Film Board of Canada for the United Nations' HabitatConference in Vancouver.In the early 1980s, while working with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and with broadcasters in the UK, Holland, Sweden andFrance, she began organizing international co-productions for television, festival, and cinema release. Since 1993, dividing her time betweenthe USA and France, she continues to write, shoot, direct, and consult on award-winning flms around the world.She taught at the New School Graduate Media Studies Program in New York (1982-91) and was Associate Professor at Newhouse Schoolof Communication Syracuse University (2002-04). She has led scriptwriting and production workshops in the USA, Europe, North Africa,and Asia and served on many international flm festival juries.FILM AWARDS & ACCOLADES2x EMMY Awards (Documentary & Regional Cultural); 2x Sundance Film Festival (Grand Jury & Special Jury); Los Angeles Critics Award;Prix Italia; Peabody Award; International Documentary Association Award; Berlin Film Festival 'Teddy'; Prix Europa; Golden Gate Award;Vision de Réel Festival-Grand Jury Prize; 'Best Of Series' European Arts Union; FIPA-Palme d'Argent; UNESCO-Best Film; Vue sur les Docs-Grand Prix; LaScam-l'Etoile; Biograflm-Special Mention; and Environmental Festival du flm documentaire de politiques publques-Grand Prix.

#71 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Andrew Morgenstern: The AOA and The NIH

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 21:18


Welcome to The Myopia Podcast, where insightful discussions take center stage. In this episode, join me for a captivating conversation with Dr. Andrew Morgenstern as we delve into groundbreaking revelations. We dissect the latest NIH data on atrophy and explore the significant findings from the AOA clinical report. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Washington DC and the dynamic realm of myopia management. Get ready for a wealth of insights and revelations that shed light on the forefront of this vital field.Thank you Dr. Andrew Morgensten for being part of this episode.And don't forget to register for the upcoming International Keratoconus Academy Symposium in Bethesda, Maryland May 18-19, 2024. www.gotoper.com/AM-IKA. Huge thanks to Oculus for the generous support to this episode.About Dr. Andrew Morgenstern:   Dr. Morgenstern is a graduate of Boston University (B.S.) and Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (O.D., Clinical Honors). He completed his optometric training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.Dr. Morgenstern is a clinician at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland with contract duties researching acute eye injury, blast eye injury and vision dysfunction associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Dr. Morgenstern is also the Director of the American Optometric Association (AOA) Clinical Resources Group charged with developing all of the AOA Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guidelines in compliance with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityAdditionally, he holds the faculty rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Department of Defense Uniformed Services University School of Medicine at Walter Reed. Prior to his current roles, Dr. Morgenstern was the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast US Clinical Director supervising over 80 Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Education Director for TLC Laser Eye Centers and Principal Investigator for CXL-USA/CXL-O Corneal Cross-Linking clinical trials/studies.Dr. Morgenstern has published numerous medical journal articles, book chapters and research posters. He has lectured to, and educated thousands of eye doctors around the globe.

#70 The Myopia Podcast: Deborah Jones: Red Light Therapy and Making Myopia Standard of Care

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 31:35


Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of myopia and discover the potential of red light therapy? In this electrifying episode, we're about to unravel the mysteries and future possibilities surrounding these fascinating topics. Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Debbie Jones, a distinguished expert in the field.Our adventure begins with a burning question: Can red light therapy redefine the way we approach myopia care? This revolutionary concept has been making waves in the wellness world, and Dr. Jones is here to shed light on its promising applications and where it might take us.This episode promises to captivate and intrigue. Dr. Debbie Jones brings her expertise to the table, and we guarantee you'll leave with a fresh perspective on these enthralling topics.Tune in now and join the conversation as we explore the future of myopia care and the bright possibilities of red light therapy on The Myopia Podcast!About Deborah Jones:Debbie Jones is a Clinical Professor at the School of Optometry and VisionScience and a Clinical Scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education(CORE), at the University of Waterloo.Her main area of clinical focus is in pediatric optometry and her main area ofresearch activity is in the area of myopia control.Debbie has a keen interest in the eyecare needs of indigenous peoples and hasprovided eyecare to a remote community in Northern Ontario on a number ofoccasions.Trained in the UK, Debbie has been a faculty member at the School ofOptometry and Vision Science for 25 years. She is formally a partner in an awardwinning private practice in the UK and has published articles in optometricjournals and regularly presents at optometric conferences worldwide. She is aFellow of the British College of Optometrists, the British Contact LensAssociation and the American Academy of Optometry.

#69 The Myopia Podcast: Dr Jason Jedlicka: What We're Teaching in Optometry School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 28:24


Join us on The Myopia Podcast for an eye-opening episode featuring Jason Jedlicka from Indiana University (IU). IU is a trailblazer in myopia management education, and Jason shares insights into the future of this evolving field. Discover what's in store for upcoming practitioners in myopia management. Whether you're a student or a seasoned professional, this episode is a must-listen to stay ahead in myopia management. Tune in now and be part of the conversation shaping the future!Huge thanks to Oculus for the generous support to this episode. About Jason Jedlicka: Dr. Jason Jedlicka is a residency and fellowship trained optometrist, having completed a residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1997 as well as a fellowship in Anterior Segment Disease at Minnesota Eye Consultants in 1998. He was the Chief of the Contact Lens Service at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology from 2000 to 2010.He has served as Clinical Adjunct Faculty for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry.He is currently the President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and incoming Chair of the Membership Committee of the Academy of Optometry.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), and the Contact Lens Society of America (FCLSA).He has lectured internationally and written many articles and book chapters on contact lenses and anterior segment disease.

#68 The Myopia Podcast: Lisa McAlister: All Things Abiliti™

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 22:30


About Lisa McAllister:Lisa leads Johnson & Johnson Vision global efforts in eye health focused on the pediatric eye. She and her team continue to launch Johnson & Johnson Vision into the myopia management category – empowering children to see their future by slowing the progression of myopia. Over the past two years,Lisa and team have launched the ACUVUE® Abiliti™ portfolio of products and services, in addition tocontinuing to raise awareness of myopia in children as a chronic, progressive disease. Lisa serves as the 2023 Board Chair of the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC), an industry coalition founded with a mission to promote public awareness of childhood myopia as a treatable disease through direct-to-consumer channels and awareness with governments, NGOs, and other health care associations.Lisa joined Johnson & Johnson Vision in 2011 and has held roles in strategy, marketing, sales, and analytics. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Lisa was a strategic planner and buyer for several retailers. Lisa earned her M.B.A. and B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida. If not traveling, party planning, or reading, you'll find her at home in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and, who'll Lisa will argue as, the cutest toddler son ever.

#67 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Cheryl Chapman: Topo Talks: Exploring Myopia's Fantastic 4

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 21:56


#66 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Nicholas Despotidis: Determining Fees and Talking with Your Patients

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 32:23


Join us for an enlightening and engaging episode as we delve into the fascinating world of myopia management with the highly esteemed Dr. Nick Despotidis!

#65 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Cary Herzberg: How to Fire Your Vision Care Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 26:14


#64 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Bruce Koffler: The Ophthalmologist's Perspective on Myopia Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 18:33


Welcome to the Myopia Podcast, where we bring you fascinating conversations on all things related to myopia and eye health. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Bruce Koffler, a renowned ophthalmologist with extensive experience in contact lenses, Orthokeratology, and myopia management.

#63 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Nevin El-Nimri: PHDs in Myopia Research and Topcon's Myah

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 27:35


About Nevin W. El-Nimri OD, PhD, FAAONevin El-Nimri is the Medical Science Liaison in Vision Care for Topcon Healthcare. Nevin received her optometry degree from The Ohio State University in 2014. She earned her PhD in vision science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. Her PhD research focused on investigating the mechanisms underlying the increased risk of glaucoma in myopic patients. Nevin finished her postdoctoral fellowshipat the University of California, San Diego focusing on optical coherence tomography angiography and was involved in studies designed to improve the detection of glaucoma damage in myopic eyes.

The Myopia Podcast Year Two Episode: Dr. David Kading: Things You Enjoyed Most About Myopia Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 10:31


#62 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Erin Tomiyama: Are Toric Orthokeratology Lenses the Best Treatment for Axial Length Elongation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 19:02


#61 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Stephanie Ramdass: Myopia Master in Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 22:32


In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Ramdass takes us on a deep dive into the world of myopia management, uncovering the transformative power of the Myopia Master. Discover how this innovative tool can streamline processes and revolutionize educational perspectives, ultimately enhancing patient care and outcomes.Tune in to gain exclusive insights from Dr. Ramdass, as she shares her expertise on incorporating the myopia master into your practice. Get ready to explore the latest advancements and techniques that will help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of myopia management.We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Oculus for their generous support, in making this episode possible. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Join us on The Myopia Podcast and revolutionize your approach to myopia management todayLearn more about Myopia Master here:https://www.myopia-master.com/en/About Dr. Ramdass:Dr. Stephanie Ramdass is in clinical practice in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She graduated from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry and completed a cornea and contact lens residency at the Michigan College of Optometry. Dr. Ramdass is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, and fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Society. She is a contributing author/editor for Contact Lens Spectrum and Clinical & Refractive Optometry and a committee member and contributing author for the International Myopia Institute.

#60 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Dwight Barnes: Creating a Myopia Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 21:36


#59 The Myopia Podcast:Dr. David Kading: Top 5 Reasons Why I Joined Treehouse Eyes

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 19:27


#58 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Juan Carlos Aragón: Coopervision's Stance on Myopia Management

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 27:08


#57 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Anith Pillai: Massive Modification of the Corneal Shape with Orthokeratology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 31:40


In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Anith Pillai, an expert in the field of orthokeratology, and he shares about Massive Modification of the Corneal Shape with OrthokeratologyOrthokeratology, also known as ortho-k, is a non-surgical procedure that uses specialized contact lenses to reshape the cornea and improve vision. In this episode, Dr. Pillai shares his insights on how this technique can be used to achieve significant changes in corneal shape and treat even the most complex cases of myopia.So join us for this informative and engaging episode of The Myopia Podcast, as we explore the world of orthokeratology and the innovative work of Dr. Anith Pillai. Don't miss this episode. You will surely learn a lot. About Dr. Anith Pillai:Dr. Pillai received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Doctor of Optometry from the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. He is the co-owner of Evolutionary Eye Care, where he has a clinical emphasis in anterior segment disease including Keratoconus, Specialty Contact Lenses, Orthokeratology/Myopia Management, and Ocular Surface Disease. He has writtenarticles and lectured on the topics of Scleral Lenses, Ocular Surface Disease, Orthokeratology, and Practice management. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia control and of the Scleral Lens Education Society. He is clinical adjunct professor at the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. He is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. He serves as the President of the Harris County Optometric Society, on the Board for the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and is the Texas leader of the Young ODs of America.

#56 The Myopia Podcat: Dr. Cheryl Chapman: The American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 19:01


In today's episode,  we delve deep into the world of myopia and all things related to vision. In this episode, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Cheryl Chapman, a leading expert in the field of orthokeratology and myopia control.Dr. Chapman is a proud member and president of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and in this episode, she shares her insights and experiences in the field. With a focus on preventing the progression of myopia in children and adults, Dr. Chapman discusses the latest research and technologies that are being used to help patients maintain their visual health.From the benefits of orthokeratology to the importance of regular eye exams, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about myopia and how it can be managed. So tune in to The Myopia Podcast and join us for an informative and engaging discussion with Dr. Cheryl Chapman.About Dr. Cheryl ChapmanDr. Cheryl Chapman, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, Diplomate ABOPresident, 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.

#54 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Thomas Aller: The Invention and Introduction of Soft Multifocal Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 38:43


#53 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Paul Levine: Axial Length & Making Myopia Management Mainstream

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 27:57


#51 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. David Kading: 14 Reasons Why You Should Love Myopia Management

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So you're thinking of starting your myopia management practice? Congrats! You are one step ahead! It is an exciting step to take and I am sure you will find it to be very rewarding. However, you are still stuck and undecided if you are going to pursue this path. In this episode of The Myopia Podcast, I share with you 14 reasons why you should LOVE Myopia Management.  I hope you find this helpful and don't forget to share this with your colleague. OPHTHALMIC INNOVATION SUMMIT REGISTRATION:https://ois.net/oisseco-2023/USE CODE: TMPODCAST to get $100  OFF of registration fee.

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