Podcasts about myopia

Christa Maree, an optometrist specialising in behavioural and neuro-optometry and vision therapy at Lambert Fick & Maree Optometrists, speaks to John Maytham about the impact excessive screentime has on children’s vision. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vision given to Daniel in this chapter is further interpreted by a Angel God sent to give him clarity on what he was seeing. We have to study God's word, pray to Him for understanding, be a doer of His word and look to the spirit to illumine our path as the Spirit of Christ reveals to us the way to walk therein.

Thomas Ruggia, CEO and President of Theialife,  delves into pediatric progressive myopia, a severe form of nearsightedness caused by the elongation of the eye in children, which can lead to significant long-term health issues.  The development of their novel oral therapy is designed to address the underlying physiology of the eye by strengthening the sclera to halt its elongation, unlike other treatments that only manage visual acuity. This oral therapy is available in capsules that can be opened and sprinkled on food, making it patient-friendly and child-compliant, avoiding the need for often hard-to-administer eye drops. Thomas explains, "Myopia is known as nearsightedness, and I think everybody is familiar with folks who wear spectacles for nearsightedness, or contact lenses, or have had LASIK surgery. But pediatric progressive myopia is a subset of myopia that is particularly difficult."  "The pediatric progressive myopia is a disease that's a bit different than just standard nearsightedness. Someone who might be minus two myopic can easily correct their vision with glasses. In this type of condition, generally, parents have a child who is having some difficulty seeing, and the next year, the child has extreme difficulty seeing. And then every year following, things get worse and worse. They end up at the optometrist or ophthalmologist for extensive recalculating their prescription, new glasses for those years of maybe between six and 16 years old."  "We're actually talking about a disorder that continues for the life of the patient that leads to significant challenges between the ages of, let's say, 40 and 80, where this elongated eye, which is what the condition really is, leads to challenges in retina detachment, maculopathy, early cataracts, and other conditions that are unique to the myopia patients."   "So we have a number of medical devices and pharmaceutical interventions that are being studied today, all of which have an effect on the visual acuity a patient might experience, but none of them affect the underlying structural changes in the eye during that time period. And our ND10 from Theialife has the potential to do so."  #Theialife #MyopiaAwareness #PediatricMyopia #PediatricOphthalmology #VisionHealth #ND10 #AdenosineReceptors #7Methylxanthine #MyopiaManagement #Ophthalmology #Optometry #ChildEyeHealth #ScleralStrengthening #OphthalmicInnovation #EyeCare Theialife.com Download the transcript here

Thomas Ruggia, CEO and President of Theialife,  delves into pediatric progressive myopia, a severe form of nearsightedness caused by the elongation of the eye in children, which can lead to significant long-term health issues.  The development of their novel oral therapy is designed to address the underlying physiology of the eye by strengthening the sclera to halt its elongation, unlike other treatments that only manage visual acuity. This oral therapy is available in capsules that can be opened and sprinkled on food, making it patient-friendly and child-compliant, avoiding the need for often hard-to-administer eye drops. Thomas explains, "Myopia is known as nearsightedness, and I think everybody is familiar with folks who wear spectacles for nearsightedness, or contact lenses, or have had LASIK surgery. But pediatric progressive myopia is a subset of myopia that is particularly difficult."  "The pediatric progressive myopia is a disease that's a bit different than just standard nearsightedness. Someone who might be minus two myopic can easily correct their vision with glasses. In this type of condition, generally, parents have a child who is having some difficulty seeing, and the next year, the child has extreme difficulty seeing. And then every year following, things get worse and worse. They end up at the optometrist or ophthalmologist for extensive recalculating their prescription, new glasses for those years of maybe between six and 16 years old."  "We're actually talking about a disorder that continues for the life of the patient that leads to significant challenges between the ages of, let's say, 40 and 80, where this elongated eye, which is what the condition really is, leads to challenges in retina detachment, maculopathy, early cataracts, and other conditions that are unique to the myopia patients."   "So we have a number of medical devices and pharmaceutical interventions that are being studied today, all of which have an effect on the visual acuity a patient might experience, but none of them affect the underlying structural changes in the eye during that time period. And our ND10 from Theialife has the potential to do so."  #Theialife  #MyopiaAwareness #PediatricMyopia #PediatricOphthalmology #VisionHealth #ND10 #AdenosineReceptors #7Methylxanthine #MyopiaManagement #Ophthalmology #Optometry #ChildEyeHealth #ScleralStrengthening #OphthalmicInnovation #EyeCare Theialife.com  Listen to the podcast here

Siyabonga Motha is joined by Nkateko Xenia Hlangwana, an optometrist with diagnostic rights and founder of Pro-Vision X Optometrists, to break down refractive errors, the four main types, and what actually works to fix them. You’re listening to The Aubrey Masango Show with Aubrey Masango, where real conversations meet expert insights – from politics, to life, personal finance, and more. Catch the show live on 702 weekdays from 8 pm to midnight, or on CapeTalk from 8 pm to 9 pm (South African time) Thanks for listening. Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ and subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more. Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2010, math scores in 13-year-olds have dropped 14%, reading has dropped 7%, and by 2050, 40% of kids are projected to have myopia and the Surgeon General's office just connected that curve to the screen in your child's hand. Today, I sat down with Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health at HHS, to walk through the new advisory on screen harms, the 5-D framework parents can use today, and what bell-to-bell phone policies are actually doing in 37 states. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY'S VIP!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg⁠ Connect with Stephanie Haridopolos through the Office of the Surgeon General Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4tSfkQp⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLK81e⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RCtyqO⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/3R6RLWk⁠  X: ⁠https://bit.ly/3P1RYtf⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4dikiPW⁠  Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET'S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8⁠ Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RQftU0⁠ Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo⁠ X: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/464VA1H⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2⁠ Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠ Merch: ⁠https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://bit.ly/47ejrws⁠ Ask Gary: ⁠https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG⁠ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Screen harms and the Surgeon General 01:15 - The MAHA partnership and HHS direction 02:51 - From family physician to HHS leadership 04:18 - Demystifying the office of the Surgeon General 06:45 - 25 years of patient care meets public policy 07:56 - A congenital heart defect at age four 10:48 - The new advisory on screen use in youth 12:37 - What the science actually shows 15:40 - Metabolic health and the military recruitment crisis 16:36 - Myopia: 40% of kids by 2050 18:16 - The 2010 collapse in math and reading 19:11 - An entire generation as an experiment 20:05 - Bell-to-bell phone policies and what's working 21:40 - Mental health, body dysmorphia, and deepfakes 23:47 - The five-D framework for parents 27:07 - Why more states haven't adopted bell-to-bell 28:35 - Gut dysbiosis and the body's engine 33:37 - The newborn screening updates saving lives 35:01 - Chronic Lyme disease and federal recognition 38:13 - Lyme awareness month and treatment gaps 39:08 - Bringing 25 years of practice into policy 40:45 - What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human? Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50% of the world is projected to be myopic by 2050. But what if worsening eyesight is only part of the story?  In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explains why rising screen time, reduced outdoor exposure, and chronic near-work may be affecting far more than vision — potentially reshaping how the developing brain processes space, movement, attention, emotional regulation, and social connection. Dr. Agarwal introduces the concept of Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD), a proposed neurovisual pattern she is increasingly observing in children and adults living in highly screen-based environments. In this episode, you'll uncover:

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Myopia control with Stellest glasses helps slow down nearsightedness in children using an FDA-approved lens technology. Designed for everyday wear, Stellest offers a simple and effective way to protect your child's vision and reduce the risk of future eye health complications.

Send a textAbout Dr. MillerDr. Miller owns and practices at Grand Eye Care in the greater Chicago area. His mission: to flip the script on childhood myopia. With a mix of passion, innovation, and heart, he leads an immersive myopia management program dedicated to helping kids see better—now and for the rest of their lives.  

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Send a textAbout Dr. Zac Hollandis the owner of the Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota, a practice dedicated to over 500 specialty contact lens fittings per year.  He actively participates in many surgical, drug and device FDA clinical trials and beta testing along with lecturing as a KOL and is published regularly on the topics of myopia control, scleral lenses, keratoconus management, corneal crosslinking and practice management. Dr Holland is an adjunct faculty member at multiple optometry schools and hosts 10-12 fourth year optometry students where they learn hands-on specialty lens fitting, anterior segment disease management and specialty lens practice logistics. He was granted Scleral Lens Fellowship in 2017, Coopervision's Best Practice award in 2023 and Minnesota's Young Optometrist of the Year in 2024.

Send a textAbout Matthew J. Martin, OD, FIAOMC After graduating with honors in Pre-Optometry at Ferris State University, Dr.Martin Attended the Michigan College of Optometry graduating with honors in1999. Dr. Martin has been serving the Mid-Michigan area for 20 years providingcomprehensive care, managing ocular disease, and fitting specialty contact lensdesigns. He specializes in pediatric eye care and all types of myopia management,with an emphasis on Ortho-K. Dr. Martin is a Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology andMyopia Control since 2005.  He has served on the Leadership and Planning Boardfor this organization and currently serves on the Fellowship Committee. He takesan active role in testing candidates sitting for their FIAOMC as well as keeping thetesting process up to date. Dr. Martin has a passion for education and has served as a mentor for manydoctors new to myopia management. In 2017 he was asked to present at VisionBy Design (VBD) Bootcamp for Newcomers. Based on reviews he has become apermanent member of the Bootcamp team. Dr. Martin speaks nationally andinternationally on the subject of myopia control, with an emphasis on Ortho-K.His most recent international lecture was Mumbai, India.Dr. Martin was a founding member of Mission Myopia Control. Its mission was toeducate and assist doctors in incorporating myopia management into theirprivate practices. While this organization has now been dissolved, Dr. Martin hascontinued his efforts towards educating doctors in the best specialty in eye care!

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This milestone episode marks the first COPE-approved CE activity offered through The 20/20 Podcast in partnership with the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Harbir Sian presents his signature lecture on “The Business of Myopia,” focusing not on clinical refraction techniques, but on the real-world systems required to deliver effective myopia management in everyday practice. Dr. Sian reframes myopia as an ocular disease with a refractive component and outlines how optometrists must move beyond simple correction toward comprehensive, lifelong management. The lecture walks listeners through the entire patient experience—from online discovery and front-desk scripting to consultation design, equipment decisions, treatment selection, documentation, pricing, and marketing. Whether you are just starting with myopia control or refining an established program, this episode provides a practical blueprint for building a scalable, profitable, and patient-centered myopia service. Key TakeawaysThink Beyond Correction → Think ManagementMyopia must be treated as an ocular disease, not just a refractive error. True management spans prevention, treatment, monitoring, and lifelong eye health.The Patient Journey Starts Before the ExamWebsites, phone scripting, intake forms, and in-office messaging determine whether families engage in myopia care before the doctor ever enters the room.Start Small, Build Systems FirstBegin with one treatment modality and focus on protocols, staff training, and communication tools before expanding to multiple options.Axial Length Is the Critical MetricJust as IOP guides glaucoma care, axial length measurement is essential for tracking myopia progression and treatment success.Compliance Drives OutcomesThe “best” therapy is the one the child will actually use—treatment selection must be individualized around lifestyle, motivation, and family preferences. How to Earn Your CE CreditListen to the full episode on your preferred platform.Visit: https://neco.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/Register for the course and complete the short quiz.Download your COPE certificate for 1 hour of CE credit.Connect with Harbir:InstagramLinkedInYouTube

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Are you accidentally sabotaging your investments?In this episode, Ken Moraif breaks down the 7 Deadly Sins of Investing and explains how common behaviors like emotion, greed, impatience, disorganization, and fear can hurt your long term financial outcomes.If you are retired, retiring soon, or planning for retirement, this is a must watch conversation about how to make smarter investment decisions and avoid costly mistakes.0:00 Intro: The 7 Deadly Sins of Investing0:34 Sin 1: Emotion1:20 Sin 2: Disorganization2:08 Sin 3: Myopia (missing the big picture)3:06 Sin 4: Impatience and FOMO4:02 Sin 5: Greed5:05 Sin 6: Arrogance6:12 Sin 7: Cowardice7:35 Why working with an advisor can help8:10 Closing thoughtsAt Retirement Planners of America, we help people retire when they want to and stay retired.Visit us at rpoa.com to learn more.Like, subscribe, and share for more retirement and investing insights from Ken Moraif and the RPOA team.RPOA Advisors, Inc. (d/b/a Retirement Planners of America) (“RPOA”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement by securities regulators and does not imply that RPOA has attained a certain level of skill or training.This podcast has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. RPOA does not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your own tax and legal advisors before engaging in any transaction or strategy.Opinions expressed are those of RPOA as of the date of publication and are subject to change. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee a profit, nor do they eliminate the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.ClearSight Method: Improve your vision naturally without glasses or surgery.What if you could reverse your eyesight issues naturally without glasses or surgery?In this episode, I sit down with Ainhoa de Federico to discuss the connection between natural vision improvement, trauma, and the subtle ways our inner world shapes how we literally see. Born with strabismus and severe vision issues, Ainhoa's early healing experience became foundational to her identity and later research. Her work highlights how stress, inflammation, and unresolved emotional tension can influence conditions such as myopia, astigmatism, and double vision. The conversation raises important questions about why glasses are often prescribed without investigating root causes like sinus pressure or chronic stress.Vision challenges can reveal far more than genetics or aging ever could. Perception reflects more than optics; it mirrors belief, physiology, and lived experience. If you're interested in trauma and eyesight, vision and stress, or improving eye health naturally, this perspective will shift how you understand sight itself.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:54] Why Ainhoa threw her first prescription in the trash, and what happened afterwards[31:27] WHO data, COVID's catastrophic impact, and why 2030 projections are alarming[53:36] What the numbers actually show from the ClearSight method[01:07:21] The cases that keep proving what's actually possible with natural vision improvement[01:18:29] How screens damage eyesight beyond the blue light[01:47:35] How the sympathetic nervous system creates tunnel vision, and why presence reverses it[01:56:12] Multiple personality research, the three-hug story, and the emotional roots of specific eye conditions[02:10:53] What astigmatism, glaucoma, myopia, presbyopia, and retinal detachment each reveal about your inner life[02:36:59] What your specific symptom reveals about key relationships in your life [02:45:54] Nutrition, detox, and the liver-eye connectionResources Mentioned:Live to 100 | WebsiteA New World of Seeing by Natural Vision Educators and Dr. Ainhoa de Federico | BookDaylight Tablet | WebsiteThe Inner Cause by Martin Brofman | WebsiteAnything Can Be Healed by Martin Brofman | WebsiteImprove Your Vision by Martin Brofman | WebsiteRay | NetflixFind more from Ainhoa:ClearSight Method | WebsiteClearSight Method | InstagramClearSight Method | FacebookFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50Dr. Cowan's Garden helps you boost daily nutrient density with vegetable powders and clean, pasture-raised essentials. Shop now and use code: THEWAYFORWARD for 15% off your first order.

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Send a textAbout Dr. Monica JongDr. 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.

Send a textAbout 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/

Send a textAbout 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.

Send a textAbout 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

Send a textAbout Dr. Justin KwanDr. 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.

In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down how vision works from start to finish, tying together physics (optics) and biology (retina + neural pathway) in the exact way the MCAT can test it across Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc.You'll learn how light refracts through the cornea and lens, why the cornea does most of the refraction, and how the eye focuses images onto the retina. Then we walk through transduction in the retina (rods and cones → bipolar cells → ganglion cells), how signals travel through the optic nerve, cross at the optic chiasm (by visual field, not by eye), relay through the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), and arrive at the primary visual cortex in the occipital lobe for perception.We also cover high-yield MCAT optics and vision topics, including:Cornea vs lens refraction and why LASIK reshapes the corneaFovea and why cones drive high-acuity color visionRods vs cones (low light vs color/detail)Myopia vs hyperopia and which lenses correct each (diverging vs converging)The blind spot and why it existsWhy real images are inverted on the retina and how the brain interprets vision

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Send a textI 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!FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastRSS FeedSee All

Send a textAbout Dr. Shane Kannarr, ODShane 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/

Send a textAbout 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/

Send a textAbout  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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Send a textThanks 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.---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/

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