Podcasts about myopia

Tony Sommer joins Aaron to discuss finding purpose in eye care, advancing myopia management, and building a practice that creates lasting impact for patients and communities. Connect with Tony: LinkedIn (you need to follow him!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsommerjr/ Email: tony.sommer@treehouseeyes.com TreeHouse Eyes: www.treehouseeyes.com

China's health authorities have unveiled a five-year plan to expand access to eye care services, with a focus on tackling childhood myopia, addressing cataracts, which are particularly common among seniors, and strengthening eye care capacity in rural areas. 中国卫生部门近日公布一项为期五年的眼健康服务提升计划，旨在扩大眼科医疗服务覆盖范围，重点防治儿童近视、解决老年人群中较为常见的白内障问题，并进一步提升农村地区眼健康服务能力。By 2030, the nation aims to raise refraction screening rates steadily among children aged 6 and under, as well as primary and secondary school students, while improving awareness of refractive error care among the elderly, according to the plan released on Tuesday by the National Health Commission and two other government departments.根据国家卫生健康委员会等三个部门于周二发布的相关规划，到2030年，中国将稳步提高6岁及以下儿童以及中小学生屈光筛查率，同时提升老年人群对屈光问题防治的认知水平。The plan also calls for the effective refractive error coverage rate to increase steadily. The rate refers to the proportion of people who need near — or distance-vision correction and receive spectacles, contact lenses, refractive surgery or other interventions that achieve quality outcomes.规划提出，要稳步提高有效屈光不正矫正覆盖率。该指标指的是，需要进行近视或远视矫正的人群中，通过佩戴眼镜、隐形眼镜、屈光手术或其他干预措施，并取得良好矫正效果的人所占的比例。Other goals include raising the cataract surgery rate to more than 4,000 operations per 1 million people and improving the overall effectiveness of the treatment. The plan also aims to increase the number of ophthalmologists to more than 5.3 per 100,000 people and expand the optometrist workforce.规划还提出，到2030年，每百万人白内障手术率要提高至4000例以上，并提升治疗整体效果。同时，中国眼科医师数量将增加至每10万人超过5.3名，并进一步扩大验光师队伍规模。By 2030, more than 93 percent of county-level general hospitals are expected to have an ophthalmology department or an ear, nose and throat and eye care unit.到2030年，预计超过93%的县级综合医院将设立眼科，或配备耳鼻喉科与眼健康相关诊疗单元。More than 95 percent of county-level regions will be capable of independently diagnosing and treating common eye diseases, while all counties will be able to provide cataract surgery.超过95%的县级行政区域将具备独立诊断和治疗常见眼病的能力，所有县域都将能够开展白内障手术。To achieve these objectives, the document calls for stronger efforts in health education, early screening, diagnosis and treatment, as well as improvements in related medical and rehabilitation services.为实现上述目标，规划要求进一步加强健康教育、早期筛查、诊断治疗工作，同时完善相关医疗服务和康复服务体系。Medical institutions are required to provide screening for common eye diseases, including myopia and other refractive errors, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma, among high-risk groups such as children and teenagers, middle-aged and older adults, and patients with chronic conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure.医疗机构需针对儿童青少年、中老年人群，以及糖尿病、高血压等慢性病患者等重点人群，开展常见眼病筛查，包括近视及其他屈光不正、糖尿病视网膜病变、白内障和青光眼等疾病。Paired assistance programs and mobile medical teams will enhance local capabilities for performing cataract surgery while advancing standardized operating procedures and enhanced training for medical personnel.规划提出，通过对口帮扶项目和流动医疗队，提高基层医疗机构开展白内障手术的能力，同时推进手术操作规范化，加强医务人员培训。Myopia and cataracts have been priority areas in China's eye care services in recent years.近年来，近视和白内障一直是中国眼健康服务的重点领域。Official data shows that the overall myopia rate among students in China has declined steadily in recent years, falling 3.7 percentage points from 2018 to 49.9 percent in 2025.官方数据显示，近年来中国学生总体近视率持续下降，从2018年的水平下降3.7个百分点，2025年降至49.9%。Cataracts affected about 130 million adults in China in 2020, accounting for about 22.78 percent of the age group, according to official data. The number is estimated to exceed 240 million by 2050.另据官方数据，2020年中国约有1.3亿成年人患有白内障，占该年龄群体的约22.78%。预计到2050年，白内障患者数量将超过2.4亿。The document also stresses the integration of artificial intelligence, big data, 5G and other emerging technologies into eye care services. Such technologies will be used to support remote diagnosis, analyze medical imaging results and facilitate screening and diagnosis.规划还强调，要推动人工智能、大数据、5G等新兴技术与眼健康服务深度融合。相关技术将用于支持远程诊断、医学影像分析，以及促进疾病筛查和诊断。[词汇提炼]expand /ɪkˈspænd/ v.扩大；扩展tackle /ˈtækl/ v.应对；解决（问题）cataract /ˈkætərækt/ n.白内障refraction /rɪˈfrækʃn/ n.屈光；折射ophthalmologist /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst/ n.眼科医生rehabilitation /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/ n.康复；恢复myopia rate /maɪˈəʊpiə reɪt/ n.近视率

Send us Fan MailAbout Dr. BrowningChristopher J. Browning, OD, is a Greenwood native who is proud to follow his dream of providing eye care to his wonderful community. As he has severe nearsightedness, Dr. Browning is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to help his patients achieve excellent vision, particularly through contact lenses.Learn more

About Dr. BrowningChristopher J. Browning, OD, is a Greenwood native who is proud to follow his dream of providing eye care to his wonderful community. As he has severe nearsightedness, Dr. Browning is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to help his patients achieve excellent vision, particularly through contact lenses.Learn more

A routine eye exam turned out to be the highlight of my day.In this solo episode, I share what I learned after looking back at old vision records, what my doctor and I are exploring next, and why I'm still interested in finding out how much more my vision might change.Along the way, I discovered something in my old records that made me smile: apparently, having “unrealistic expectations” for my vision has been a recurring theme for me.Considering that I gained 3D vision at age 54, I'm okay with that.If there's one idea I hope you take away from this episode, it's this: where your vision is today doesn't necessarily tell you where it can be tomorrow.Have you ever been told that your expectations for your vision were unrealistic? I'd love to hear your story. Use the link in the show notes to send me a message or join the Healing Our Sight Facebook group.If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

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What if one of the biggest opportunities in your back-to-school schedule did not require more chair time? Dr. Kate Daluyin has built a highly successful myopia management program inside Vision Source Studio 20/20, and one part of her process immediately caught Eugene's attention. When Dr. Daluyin identifies a child who needs myopia management, most of the deeper conversations with the family happen virtually. And roughly 60-65% of those virtual consultations result in enrollment in a $4,500, 24-month myopia management program. ----- Put The Eyecare B.O.S.S. to Work in Your Practice Are you reading The Eyecare B.O.S.S. yet? Thousands of copies of the growth manual have already been sold, but the book is only the beginning. If you're ready to start implementing the systems inside your own practice, visit EyecareBoss.com  There are more than 40 free tools available to download, including the same tools used with practices to help turn the concepts in the book into execution. And the results are worth paying attention to. Across a year-long study involving approximately 25 practice locations, participating practices saw average: Refractions increase 19.4%. Revenue increase 23.9%. In a market where much of the industry is flat, those results stand out. You can use the book and tools independently, work alongside other practice owners in a group, or get one-on-one coaching support. Your call. Your dream practice is waiting for you. Visit EyecareBoss.com   

In this episode, Zale sits down with pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Christine Law to unpack when children should get their eyes checked and why that question is more nuanced than it seems. They break down the difference between basic vision screening and a full comprehensive eye exam, including what each can and cannot detect. Dr. Law shares practical guidance on common refractive issues in children like hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism, and when glasses may be needed.The conversation also covers why early detection matters for preventing amblyopia and how parents can think about eye care as their kids grow.This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada. Learn more about them at https://theapharma.ca/who-we-areListen to our previous episode on the Myopia Epidemic with Dr. Rupa Wong at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-myopia-epidemic-dr-rupa-wong--56113340Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.

Send us Fan MailPetition · Urgent Call for U.S. Children to Have Access to an FDA-Approved Low-Dose Atropine - United States · Change.orgAbout Patrick Johnson, Ph.D.Patrick Johnson joined Sydnexis as Chief Business Officer in 2017. He was instrumental in the Series A and B financings at Sydnexis as well as the corporate alliance with Santen Pharmaceuticals that was established in 2021. Prior to his role at Sydnexis, Patrick was the Vice President of Corporate and Business Development at Allergan, a publicly traded, large-cap pharmaceutical company. At Allergan, Patrick was responsible for establishing dozens of corporate partnerships as well as mergers and acquisitions in eyecare (Allergan's largest therapeutic area) and drug delivery. Prior to Allergan, Patrick was a co-founder of Chimeros, a biotechnology start-up company founded in Santa Barbara in 2005, where he was Vice President of Business Development in addition to leading scientific teams as Director of Biology. Before co-founding Chimeros, Patrick was an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara (USCB) where he was simultaneously conducting research in the Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration while teaching classes in Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Introductory Biology, and Biotechnology and Society.Patrick holds a B.S. in biopsychology and a Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, both from USCB. His doctoral research focused on the development of visual pathways in mammals and his post-doctoral research focused on diseases of the eye, spanning both acute injury (retinal detachment) and chronic disease (age-related macular degeneration).

Myopia management in practice is no longer limited to specialty clinics. Learn how to start myopia management, overcome common barriers, educate parents, and confidently deliver myopia control across corporate optometry, private practice, and academic settings.

Learn how to build a successful myopia management program with practical strategies for myopia control, including MiSight contact lenses, Stellest spectacle lenses, orthokeratology, and atropine. Explore clinical protocols, axial length monitoring, pricing, parent education, and team implementation.

In the eighty-fifth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Gülay Çil read through the eighty-fifth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in July 1926 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, July 1926 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [3:55]: Demonstrate Discussion 1 [6:25] Article 2 [18:18]: Myopia by Dr. W. H. Bates, M.D.  Discussion 2 [32:32] Article 3 [54:54]: Stories From The Clinic ~ 77: Myopia by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 3 [1:02:22] Article 4 [1:17:17]: The Great Delusion Discussion 4 [1:27:07] Article 5 [1:44:44]: A Radio Talk on "Better Eyesight" ---BETTER EYESIGHT LEAGUE ONLY--- Discussion 5 [1:56:56]   Contact us at bettereyesightpodcast@gmail.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com  Gülay's website - www.dogalgorme.com Join the Better Eyesight League - www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Full Episode Archive - www.bettereyesightpodcast.com

Humans have five senses, but for most of us, sight dominates. That's why vision problems are so distressing. Have you been dealing with difficulties with your eyes? During this broadcast episode, our guest expert is ready to answer your questions about vision problems. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, June 20, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org).  Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on June 22, 2026. On this episode, we will be taking calls from listeners. You can ask your question ahead of time by emailing radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com. Or call 888-472-3366 directly between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Are More People Nearsighted? Myopia, the technical term for nearsightedness, is increasing at a rapid rate. Globally, 23 percent of the world’s population had myopia in 2000. By 2020, that rate had risen to 34 percent. Some experts estimate that it could reach 50 percent by 2050. Rates among children and adolescents are even higher in some places, reaching 70 percent among East Asians and an alarming 86 percent among Singaporean Chinese youth 15 and under (British Journal of Ophthalmology, July 2016).  Why are so many people, including young people, myopic? Are there implications beyond a need for corrective lenses (glasses or contacts)? Can we reverse this trend by limiting screen time or encouraging more time outdoors? Are there treatments that can help children and adolescents improve their vision? Which Vision Specialist Should You See? Eyes are complicated, and caring for vision problems has become increasingly specialized and technically sophisticated. As a result, ophthalmologists (eye doctors) now often treat just one part of the eye, such as the retina or the cornea. Some surgeons specialize in removing cataracts. Others, like Dr. Sharon Fekrat, are expert in retinal surgery. There are also pediatric ophthalmologists who treat children. In addition, some people need to consult a neuro-ophthalmologist or someone who specializes in inherited retinal degenerations, uveitis or ocular oncology. How can you determine which type of eye doctor you should see to address your particular problem most effectively? What Is in a Complete Eye Examination? Dr. Fekrat will describe the elements of a complete eye examination. Why is each one included? What further steps are needed if trouble is detected? This will give you an idea of how vision problems are assessed and where to turn for treatment. Managing Dry Eyes One of the most common complaints is dry eyes. This condition is uncomfortable as well as common, affecting up to half of adults in the US. What are the causes? Are there treatments? People often use eye drops to alleviate the discomfort. Which ones work best? What can a person do if they have severe dry eye problems and are referred to a dry eye specialist with an appointment months in advance? Is it dangerous to postpone dry eye care? What to Do About Blepharitis When the problem is more the eyelid than the eye itself, doctors call it blepharitis. One typical symptom is crust on the lids, which may feel itchy or scratchy. Some people find that applying warm compresses morning and evening is helpful. Others need medication. You may have seen ads for Xdemvy, which is aimed at reducing the population of Demodex mites living in the follicles of the eyelashes. Mites are not the only problem, however. Sometimes bacterial infections are the underlying cause of blepharitis. Rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis that affect skin elsewhere on the face may also show up with the same symptoms.  Topical ivermectin cream has been used off-label on the eyelid margins and may help reduce Demodex mites, but it is not an FDA-approved eye treatment and should only be used under an eye clinician's direction because it is not intended for instillation into the eye. How Will the Doctor Diagnose Glaucoma? Glaucoma is generally understood as a condition in which pressure inside the eye rises and damages the optic nerve. This disease can lead to vision loss. That's why intraocular pressure measurement should always be part of the eye exam. But this simple diagnostic technique alone may be incomplete. We'll ask Dr. Fekrat about additional approaches that might pick up normal-pressure glaucoma. How is it treated? Age-Related Macular Degeneration Deserves Treatment Another of the vision problems that can cause serious impairment is age-related macular degeneration. In this disorder, the central part of the retina, the macula, loses its ability to focus. Patients may notice that the central part of the vision is blurry, and it may be harder to see under low light conditions. Ophthalmologists now have a range of medications to inject to slow the progression of macular degeneration. Dr. Fekrat can describe the difference between “dry” and “wet” macular degeneration and the drugs used to treat them. What Other Vision Problems Are Troubling You? This is a chance to ask questions and get answers about vision problems from an expert. You can send email to radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com or call in your questions to 888-472-3366 between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This Week’s Guest Sharon Fekrat, MD, is a retina surgeon at the Duke Eye Center of the Duke Health Integrated Practice and vice chair of faculty affairs and the Robert Machemer MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at the Duke University School of Medicine. She is associate chief of staff at the Durham VA Healthcare System and past interim chief of surgery there. She is Director of Duke iMIND Research Group and Chief Editor of the book All About Your Eyes as well as the Digital Journal of Case Reports of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fekrat is past President of the NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The People's Pharmacy is reader supported. When you buy through links in this post, we may earn a small affiliate commission (at no cost to you). Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS, Duke Eye Center Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, June 22, 2026, after broadcast on June 20. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Digital eye strain can affect far more than just your eyes. Discover what happens to your eyes and brain after 8 hours of screen time, how screen use can contribute to myopia, and the best strategies for eye strain relief.0:00 Digital eye strain0:25 Myopia in children1:18 Computer eye strain hour by hour 3:25 Sunlight and your eyes6:15 Peripheral vision and digital eye strain 6:43 Nearsightedness after 8 hours of screen time7:11 How to reduce eye strain8:38 Daily sun for eye strain relief

Myopia management is transforming pediatric eye care, but myths surrounding genetics, screen time, contact lenses, and treatment effectiveness continue to create barriers to early intervention. In this MythBusters edition, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Justin Kwan separate fact from fiction while exploring the latest evidence behind myopia control and practical strategies every eye care professional can use to protect children's long-term vision.

In this episode of Myopia Progression and the Role of Atropine in Managing Myopia, we speak with Dr Loren Rose about one of the fastest growing challenges in children's eye health. We explore emmetropisation, the natural process by which a child's eyes develop towards clear vision, and what happens myopia. Dr Rose explains key concepts including hyperopic reserve, what a dioptre actually measures, and why both genetics and environment play important roles in myopia development. We discuss the influential Taiwan studies showing that spending around two hours outdoors each day can help reduce the risk of myopia, as well as the evidence linking prolonged near work and screen use with increasing rates of short-sightedness. We discuss the role of atropine drops and peripheral defocus lenses.  Further reading Rose LVT. The quest for safe and effective myopia control in children. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2024 Jul;52(5):503-504. doi: 10.1111/ceo.14391. PMID: 38950909. - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38950909/  Optometry Australia Position Statement on Myopia Management - https://www.optometry.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Professional_support/Guidelines/Myopia-Position-Statement-2024-v3.pdf  https://www.optometry.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/Documents/Myopia-management-resource-guide.pdf    

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.

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

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

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.

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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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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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