The Myopia Mindset

In this supporter exclusive preview, Cary Herzberg OD FIAOMC joins us for a discussion on FDA indications in Myopia Management and off label orthokeratology. Looking for more? Consider The Extended Edition of this episode, available for paid supporters at: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/p/do-fda-indications-actually-matter You will get a longer discussion, more insights, and a bonus episode ev...

In this Essential Edition of the podcast, Dr. Nick Despotidis spent years building smart, innovative systems for his team and practice—turning patients into enthusiastic champions for his myopia care. Looking for more? Consider The Extended Edition of this episode, available for paid supporters at: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/p/hosting-a-myopia-event-in-your-practice You will get a longer d...

In this Essential Edition of the episode, Dr. Grant Miller returns to share exactly how he built and scaled his wildly successful back-to-school myopia events over the past five years. From games and scavenger hunts to axial length demos and live lens trials, Grant walks us step-by-step through how to engage parents, excite kids, and drive real conversions. Looking for more? Consider The Extended...

In this Essential Edition of the episode, In this powerhouse follow-up episode, host Matthew Herzberg brings back Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Paul Levine for Part 2 of the Myopia Practice Showdown. These two leading voices in myopia management go deep into one of the most essential tools in the specialty: axial length measurement. Looking for more? Consider The Extended Edition of this episode, ava...

In this Essential Edition of the episode, Dr. Glenda Aleman shares her incredible story—from working as a technician in Honduras to becoming an optometrist and founder of OK Love, a thriving myopia management practice. Looking for more? Consider The Extended Edition of this episode, available for paid supporters at: https://myopiamindset.substack.com From Technician to Ortho-K Leader You will get...

Get the full episode by supporting our Substack: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, we dive into one of the most overlooked growth strategies in myopia management—your existing patient base. Learn how to source and analyze patient files to identify ideal candidates for Ortho-K and other myopia control treatments. We break down what to look for, how to set up...

You can get episodes early and in full by becoming a paid supporter of The Myopia Mindset! Support Us On Substack here: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode: The American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control is a non-profit organization that supports, promotes and advances the science of orthokeratology and myopia control through quality education and scientific informati...

Support Us On Substack: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode, we compare two distinct myopia management practices—one a multi-doctor, urban-based clinic led by Dr. Paul Levine, and the other a focused, rural practice run by Dr. Matthew Martin who has carved out a strong niche in a smaller market. We explore their unique philosophies on patient selection, lens fitting strategies, and...

Support Our Substack: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Take Your Myopia Practice to a Whole Other Level In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Tucker, OD to explore the strategies and insights that can help you elevate your myopia practice. Dr. Tucker shares her journey, challenges, and successful approaches that have taken her practice to new heights. From refining patient care technique...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cary Herzberg, OD, FIAOMC, to answer a question many practitioners face: How young can you start orthokeratology treatment? With decades of experience and a practice focused almost entirely on pediatric patients, Dr. Herzberg shares his insights on evaluating readiness, communicating with parents, and managing complex ortho-k cases in very young children. From...

Delivering great myopia management is one thing—getting patients to recognize and rave about it is another. Support us on Substack for the full episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode, Matthew Martin OD FIAOMC joins as we explore the key strategies to turning satisfied patients into enthusiastic advocates for your practice.

In this episode, we dive into The Myopia Collective—a growing movement that brings together forward-thinking optometrists who are transforming the future of myopia care. Drs Tiffany Martinez, Shelby Johnson, and Justin Kwan join us for the discussion. We explore how the Collective was founded, what it stands for, and how it’s helping clinicians elevate their clinical outcomes, patient education, a...

Support us on Substack for the full episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode, we sit down with Paul Levine OD FIAOMC, he is an expert myopia management practitioner who shares the real-life lessons behind his success. From trial-and-error treatments to challenging parent conversations, we explore what it truly takes to excel in this field—and why every misstep was simply the pr...

Support Us On Substack for 10+ more myopia upgrades you can implement right now: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Are you offering myopia management but not seeing the outcomes or patient engagement you'd hoped for? In this episode, we break down five actionable changes you can make today to improve your clinical success, strengthen communication with parents, and enhance patient retention. Fro...

Our guest for this episode is Dwight Barnes OD, FIAOMC, IACMM he wrote an amazing article for Review Of Optometry, A Checklist for Starting a Myopia Management Practice https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-checklist-for-starting-a-myopia-management-practice Dwight is going to talk to us about the article, his practice, and his passion for myopia management!

Matthew invites Sukhdev Gill OD, FIAOMC and Mark Cosgrove for an audience sourced Q&A for their new custom ortho-k design product; Doctor's Own Design. Support us on Substack : https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Contact Doctor's Own Design: https://doctorsowndesign.com/contact/ Disclaimers: The Myopia Mindset has not received remuneration of any kind for this episode. Matthew Herzberg has not...

Support us on Substack To Get This Bonus Episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ In this episode we are talking about the myopia care marketplace. Are patients shopping around for myopia management and what does that mean for the modern myopia practice? This topic was inspired by a conversation from the AAOMC google group. Become an AAOMC Member here: https://aaomc.org/

Support our Substack to get the extended episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Dr. Caroline Guerrero Cauchi is known as, “The Lion” amongst members of the AAOMC. She is a pioneer in the myopia industry and a trailblazing optometrist. She has been the driving force behind Vision By Design’s Bootcamp For Newcomers and the IAOMC’s Fellowship program, and so much more. Dr. Cauchi’s unique myopi...

What sets apart the true pioneers of myopia management? It’s not just knowledge—it’s a pioneer mindset. In this episode, Dr. Cary Herzberg joins me to explore how to shift perspective and think like a leader in the field.

Support Our Substack For The Full Episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Are you playing it too safe with myopia management? In this episode, Brianna Rhue OD, FAAO joins me as we dive into how to be more aggressive, confident, and strategic in growing your myopia management practice. Success doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from clear communication, smart sales tactics, and a willingness t...

In this episode, we explore the essential role parents play in shaping their children's visual health. From increasing outdoor time and promoting physical activity to reducing screen time and ensuring proper nutrition

Every optometrist who commits to myopia management has a defining moment—the point when they realize it’s not just an add-on service, but a mission.

Dr. Cary Herzberg once took a tremendous leap of faith to drop all vision insurance plans from the practice in order to develop a powerful specialty practice.

Support the podcast on our substack and get the extended version of this episode: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/p/episode-6-is-myopia-management-a Myopia management is more than just a trend—it’s a commitment to long-term eye health. But is it truly worth the investment? In this episode, we go beyond the science and dive into the real-world rewards of implementing myopia management in practic...

Support the podcast and get the extended version of this episode here: https://myopiamindset.substack.com/ Did we drop the ball on the myopia epidemic? How well does the public grasp why myopia is so important? Are we doing a good enough job communicating about it? Matthew accidentally finds an unprompted discussion about the Myopia Epidemic on a podcast called, The Skeptics Guide To The Universe....