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Send us Fan Mail  Inside the podcast, you will learn about the following:    What is Justin Kwan’s role and other people’s role in Copervision?   What area of Optometric practice do he miss the most?   What fulfills him and gives him more joy?   What are some key aspects that are  best practices in communicating with staff, communicating with parents, and as an myopia expert communicating with pro...

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

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

Send us Fan Mail About Eef van der Worp, BOptom, PhD, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLS Eef van der Worp is an educator and researcher. He received his optometry degree from the Hogeschool van Utrecht in the Netherlands (NL) and has served as a head of the contact lens department at the school for over eight years. Eef received his PhD from the University of Maastricht (NL) in 2008. He now runs his own re...

Send us Fan Mail It was so great to know more about the international perspective in Myopia management. Listen to this episode as I talk to Dr. Maria Liu on how they do Myopia in China. About Dr. Maria Liu: Dr. Maria Liu is an associate professor at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, and the founder of the Myopia Control Clinic of UC Berkeley Eye Center. She received her bachelor degree of clinical...

Send us Fan Mail If you are starting our your Myopia practice, Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie are definitely crushing it in marketing their Myopia practice. Listen this episode to get great tips! About Dr. Woo: Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease.  Dr. Woo owns t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the fascinating topographies that play a crucial role in enhancing myopia management success. Randy Kojima, with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, guides us through the intricate landscapes of myopia management strategies. From innovative technologies to strategic interventions, we uncover the topographical nuances that can make a significant imp...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of.  Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice.  As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time. If you want to implement and you don’t want to do...

Send us Fan Mail How Cytokines Tell the Dry Eye Story Hello, I am Dr. David Kading. Welcome to Eyecare’s Lit brought to you by Optometric Insights Media.  In this episode, we unpack four key studies that reveal how immune messengers in tears shape the biology of dry eye disease. We’re going to look at two major meta-analyses and the DREAM biomarker studies.  These studies show us that the cytokine...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Harbir Sian OD Dr. Harbir Sian is the co-owner of three optometric practices in British Columbia. In the clinic, Dr. Sian enjoys practicing various specialties within eyecare, particularly myopia management and dry eye. After completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Sian found that he was passionate about giving bac...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful conversation, we explore the question: Is myopia truly a disease? Join us as Mark Bullimore sheds light on the intricate nuances of this visual condition and its impact on our overall eye health. Discover the significance of each diopter and gain a deeper understanding of why it matters.  About Mark Bullimore: Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned s...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we think Atropine works?  If you think it is because of accommodation, think again.  We also discuss concentrations and the studies leading to how I use atropine in my practice.  Also, Jeff speaks about a recent study talking about what your patients will experience when they use atropine.  Jeff's work in the area of Myopia has been so influential in my myopia practice...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are honored to have Patrick Caroline about the history of Myopia Management. About Mr. Caroline: Mr. Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellow member and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. For the past thirty years Patrick has served as a contr...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kading has been involved in Myopia world since 2005 and has been passionate about stopping the progression of Myopia. As many of you know, Myopia is on the rise and it has been known as the other Global Pandemic. In this podcast, we will share with you insights from the world renowned people in Myopia field. About Dr. David Kading Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers a...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Kaleb Abbott  Abbott is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation, where he specializes in complex ocular surface diseases and participates in clinical trials and research related to these conditions.  In addition to his cli...

Send us Fan Mail About Tom Freyne  He is the CEO, owner, and founder of Scope Eyecare, a family-founded business dedicated to improving eye health and enhancing lives. Since establishing Scope in 2009, Tom has led its transformation from a small start-up into an international, market-leading eyecare company — recognised for its fearless innovation and genuine care for people. With over 21 years of...

Send us Fan Mail About Maria Pribis, OD, FAAO,  Diplomate of the American Board of optometry from the University of Pittsburgh where she was a member of the dance team. She then graduated with high honors from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. While in optometry school she was president of SOSH. Dr. Pribis was inducted into BSK honor society. She completed an ocular disease re...

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Send us Fan Mail About Julie Rodman, OD, MSC, FAAO Dr. Julie Rodman is the Chief of the Broward Eye Care Institute in Fort Lauderdale, FL and a Professor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She also is the Instructor of Record for Posterior Segment Disease at the College. Her research interests include OCT/OCTA and Vitreoretinal Disease. Dr. Rodman has authored over thirty publications w...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Aaron Werner, OD  Graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, following his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in becoming a doctor of optometry.  He is president of Werner Optometry in San Diego, CA a two-doctor multi-generation optometry practice that provides comprehensive primary eye care services. Aaron is passionate about helping others achieve their...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Mila Ioussifova Dr. Mila Ioussifova graduated with honors from the New England College of Optometry and completed a residency program in community health and ocular disease in Boston, MA. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is on the leadership team of the Anterior Segment Section of the AAO. Dr. Mila served as an adjunct clinical faculty at the Paci...

Send us Fan Mail About: Alex Kotelsky is a medical device engineer at Bausch + Lomb where he leads innovative optical projects in the research and development of advanced contact lens designs. With a robust background in both theoretical and applied sciences, Alex has a Ph. D. and has postdoctoral training in biomechanics and mechanobiology of articular cartilage and chondrocytes. His research has...

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Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Jade Coats Dr. Jade Coats is a 2016 of the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, and since graduation has worked in an OD/MD cataract/refractive surgery practice (McDonald Eye Associates, Rogers, Arkansas) in which she dedicates the majority of her clinical practice to ocular disease, comprehensive eye care, and contact lenses.  Honored as a Contact Lens Institut...