The Myopia Mindset

Support us on Substack for the full episode here: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Knowing the benefits of Ortho-K is one thing but getting parents to understand and say yes is another. In Part 2 of this Myopia Mindset podcast conversation, Dr. Matthew Martin, Dr. Leah Johnson, and Dr. Cary Herzberg dive into how to communicate Ortho-K effectively to parents , bridging the gap between clinical...

In this episode of the Myopia Mindset, Matthew Herzberg is joined by Dr. Matthew Martin, Dr. Leah Johnson, and Dr. Cary Herzberg to break down the all of the benefits of Ortho-K and why they resonate so strongly with parents when communicated effectively. Support Myopia Mindset Podcast on Substack for full episodes and bonus content: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ From daytime freedom from gl...

Looking for more Myopia Mindset? Subscribe on our Substack for full episodes and bonus content: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Welcome back to The Myopia Mindset! In Part 2 of this Ortho-K deep dive, Matthew Herzberg and Dr. Cary Herzberg continue their conversation on what truly drives success in orthokeratology and why most fitters struggle to reach consistent outcomes. This episode shifts...

Looking for more Myopia Mindset? Consider becoming a subscriber on our substack: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode of The Myopia Mindset , host Matthew Herzberg sits down with industry pioneer Dr. Cary Herzberg to break down some of the most overlooked drivers of orthokeratology success, the fundamentals that many fitters miss. While many practitioners focus on surface level metr...

Support us on Substack for the full episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Once clinicians move past the initial learning curve, myopia management can transform both a practice and a career. In Part 2 of this discussion, Dr. Christine Yeung explores how doctors build thriving myopia management programs and the unexpected rewards that come with it. From difficult cases that ultimately succeed...

Become a Subscriber on our Substack - https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Myopia management can feel intimidating when you first start. Many clinicians worry about complex prescriptions, difficult lens designs, and whether the treatment will even work. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Christine Yeung shares her early journey into myopia management and orthokeratology, including the steep learni...

If we could genetically predict myopia progression… would you test every patient? BECOME A SUPPORTER TO GET THE FULL EPISODE: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/

Can ortho-k really be “easy” — or are we skipping the fundamentals? BECOME A SUPPORTER FOR THE FULL EPISODE https://myopiamindset.substack.com/

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Most doctors stop at corneal ortho-k. This episode starts where that comfort zone ends. In Part 1 of this two-part series , host Matthew Herzberg is joined by Dr. Anith Pillai and Dr. Matthew Martin to break down trans-limbal ortho-k —what it is, what it is not , and why it’s quietly transforming how experienced clinicians approach adult, hyperopic, and high-challenge cases. In Part 1, we cover: W...

In this episode of The Myopia Mindset , host Matthew Herzberg is joined by Dr. Ashley Tucker and Dr. Kevin Chan , co-editors of Review of Myopia Management , to break down the most important myopia management stories of 2025 . From evolving clinical protocols and risk stratification models , to emerging insights into retinal neurotransmitters , dopamine pathways , and evidence-based patient commun...

In this episode of Myopia Mindset , host Matthew Herzberg brings together a panel of leading voices in myopia management to tackle one of the most difficult—and most important—topics in pediatric care: visual hygiene. Become a supporter to get the full episode : https://myopiamindset.substack.com/

An 11-year longitudinal study doesn’t just confirm the clinical value of orthokeratology—it explicitly acknowledges the real-world impact of myopia on productivity, lifestyle, and life trajectory. 🌟 Want the full episode? Become a paid supporter of The Myopia Mindset and unlock full episodes + monthly bonus content: 👉 https://myopiamindset.substack.com/

Myopia isn’t a clinician-only problem. And it isn’t an industry-only solution. This episode explores why solving myopia requires everyone at the table. Myopia is accelerating globally — and no single group can solve it alone. In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, host Matthew Herzberg sits down with a Tony Sommer for an honest, clinician-first conversation about what “all hands on deck” really me...

Post-LASIK corneas demand different rules — and most failures happen before the lens is ever ordered. In this essential edition episode of Myopia Mindset, the focus is squarely on Post-LASIK Ortho-K — and why these cases fail long before lens design ever begins. 🌟 Want the full episode? Become a paid supporter of The Myopia Mindset and unlock full episodes + monthly bonus content: 👉 https://myop...

What really determines success—or failure—in orthokeratology? In this Q&A section from the episode - Orthokeratology Fundamentals: "Diameter, Design & Myopia Control | Expert Roundtable" of the Myopia Mindset. Host Matthew Herzberg is joined by global leaders in myopia management and orthokeratology to break down the most overlooked elements of ortho-k lens design. 🌟 Want the full episode...

Welcome back to The Myopia Mindset, your weekly check-in for motivation, education, and inspiration on your path to success with myopia management. Hosted by Matthew Herzberg, this episode features two rising stars in the myopia world: Dr. Zachary Holland and Dr. Joelle Holland. You may have seen them speak at Vision by Design, where their shared lecture showcased two unique practice styles, two d...

Optometry and ophthalmology have a complicated past — but the future looks completely different. Recently both optometry (via the AAOMC) and ophthalmology (via AAPOS) have vocalized public positions on managing pediatric progressive myopia. In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, host Matthew Herzberg sits down with two leaders shaping that future: Dr. Cheryl Chapman, orthokeratologist, myopia spec...

There is a mandatory visual element to this episode, check out the YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78kOOo2iZCg Learn how ethnicity, age, environment, and axial length all play critical roles in predicting progression—and why sometimes the most important choice is knowing when not to treat. In this special “lecture-style” episode, series regular Dr. Matthew Martin walks throug...

In this episode, the myopia management community is calling for the formal recognition of myopia as a chronic, progressive disease. The AAOMC (American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control) highlights a major regulatory gap in the U.S., where the FDA’s device division has approved multiple tools to slow myopia progression, but the drug division has yet to recognize or authorize pharmaceut...

Dr. Thanh Mai shares how he went from failed cold starts to building four thriving myopia practices using mindset, systems, and storytelling. In this Essential Edition (first 30 min) episode of The Myopia Mindset, Dr. Thanh Mai — VP of Innovation at Treehouse Eyes and managing partner of four successful practices — opens up about the real story behind his growth. He shares what it’s like to start...

Are patients slipping through the cracks in your myopia management practice? Dr. Grant Miller and Dr. Justin Kwan reveal how small communication leaks and system gaps cost practices big — and how to fix them fast. In this Essential Edition (first 30 min) episode of The Myopia Mindset, host Matthew Herzberg talks with Dr. Grant Miller (Treehouse Eyes Rookie of the Year) and Dr. Justin Kwan (Head of...

In the Essential Edition (first 30 minutes) of this episode of The Myopia Mindset, host Matthew Herzberg sits down with Dr. Paul Levine and Dr. Matthew Martin to dissect what really separates a smooth Ortho-K fitting process from a chaotic one.

Pioneers like Randy Kojima shaped myopia management one topography map at a time. Discover how Ortho-K evolved from the ‘wild west’ of contact lens fitting into one of the most powerful tools in modern eye care. Randy Kojima has helped shape how we understand and teach myopia management — from the early days of orthokeratology to cutting-edge topography and lens design. In this episode of The Myop...

In this episode of The Myopia Mindset , host Matthew Herzberg sits down with industry leaders to unpack what EssilorLuxottica’s FDA authorization for Stellest™ lenses means for clinicians, parents, and the future of myopia management. They discuss how this milestone fits into the broader movement toward early intervention, where the industry is heading next, and how practices can prepare for the r...