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Send us Fan Mail About D. Kaleb Abbott Dr. Kaleb 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...

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Send us Fan Mail Rewiring Dry Eyes: Nasal Spray Boosts Tears in Sjögren’s  In this episode, we unpack a 2025 pilot study from the University of Pennsylvania that tested varenicline nasal spray for dry eye disease in Sjögren’s patients. Learn how neural stimulation through the nose improved tear production, reduced inflammation, and offered new hope for one of ophthalmology’s most challenging autoi...

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Send us Fan Mail About Ran Yam: Ran Yam, CEO and co-founder. Ran has decades of experience in developing optical systems and medical devices for different industries such as defense, optical communication, semi-conductors and ophthalmology . In his previous position as VP R&D for Visionix, a global leader in eye care solutions, he was responsible for developing innovative, cutting edge eye dia...

Send us Fan Mail Dry eye diagnosis has entered a new era. In this episode, Dr. Kading breaks down the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society’s DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology Report (2025)   explaining how the new definition, streamlined tests, and driver-based model are transforming clinical practice. Learn what’s changed since DEWS II, why OSDI-6 is now the global standard, and how a single diag...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Dunn   Dr. Dunn graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2013 and then completed a residency at the Roseburg VA in Roseburg, Oregon specializing in geriatric care and ocular disease. After completing her residency, she opened a private practice as well as becoming an assistant professor at Pacific’s College of Optometry. Dr. Dunn provides comprehensive a...

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Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Monica Jong: Assistant Professor, Discipline of Optometry, University of Canberra, Australia Asia Optometric Myopia Academy (AOMA) Advisor Visiting Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney Secretary of the Refractive Error Working Group, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness  Former International Myopia Institut...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Myopia Podcast, we have Matt Oerding to share with us the 3 principles to grow your myopia management practice, his company Treehouse Eyes and GMAC About Matt Oerding: Matt Oerding is the Co-Founder and CEO, Treehouse Eyes. An executive with 25 years of experience with Novartis, General Mills and General Electric. He has held leadership roles in marketing, s...

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...