The Myopia Podcast

About Azinda Morrow Dr. Azinda Morrow is currently an Associate Optometrist at Silicon Valley Eyecare Optometry & Contact Lenses in Santa Clara, CA. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2017 and completed her residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL in 2018. After completion of her residency, she was an As...

About Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD, Dr. Rishi P. Singh MD is a staff surgeon, vice president, and chief medical officer at the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. He received his bachelors and medical degrees from Boston University and completed his residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Infirmary Harvard Combined Program in B...

About Dr. Sherman Tung, Dr. Sherman Tung, OD FAAO FIAOMC IACMM graduated from Illinois College of Optometry. As a 4th Year ICO externship preceptor, he is dedicated to mentoring future optometrists. A former president of BC Doctors of Optometry and recipient of the 2019 Optometrist of the Year award, Dr. Tung is celebrated for his contributions to advancing optometric standards. In addition to his...

About Dr. Justin Kwan Dr. Justin Kwan is a 2009 graduate of Berkeley Optometry and went on to do a contact lens and dry eye residency at SCCO. He taught and saw patients there for eight years before moving to Chicago in 2018, joining a private practice. In April 2020, he transitioned to CooperVision full time, dedicated to myopia management. He has given over 100 hours of continuing education. Dr....

I want to give a special thank you to Syndexis for being a sponsor of The Myopia Podcast. If you're not aware Syndexis is a biopharmaceutical company that was founded in 2014, they're based in Del Mar California. Their mission is to develop a proprietary stable accurate effective safe topical eye drop to treat the progression of myopia in children and to minimize the risk of co-morbiditi...

About Dr. Shane Kannarr, OD Shane R. Kannarr, OD, practices in Pittsburg, Kansas. He opened Kannarr Eye Care in 2009. The practice has grown into a busy three doctor-three location practice. Much of this growth can be attributed to embracing patient needs first and foremost and utilizing technology to differentiate the practice. Dr. Kannarr has lectured regionally and nationally to both staff and...

About Jackson Lau, OD, FAAO, FSLS Dr. Jackson Lau is the Senior Manager of Professional Relations at Euclid Vision Corporation. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. After completing a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry, he joined a high-volume specialty contact lens and myopia management practice in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr...

About  Adele Jefferies MSc(Hons) BOptom(Hons) CertOcPharm(Therapeutics)  Adele is a clinical optometrist working in independent practice in Auckland, New Zealand, with special interests in Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease, Myopia Management, Contact Lenses and Ocular Therapeutics. She is the National Clinical Manager for Matthews Eyecare; she holds positions on the CPD Accreditation Committee...

Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The OI Show when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/ About Cory Pinegar Cory Pinegar is Chief Executive Officer of Utah-based CallForce...

About Dr. Gary Gerber, Dr. Gary Gerber is the co-founder of Treehouse Eyes, the country’s first centers dedicated exclusively to providing myopia management services to children. He is also the founder and Chief Dream Officer for The Power Practice ® , a practice building and consulting company whose mission is to help doctors power their professional and personal dreams. Dr. Gerber is also a prol...

About  Dr. Anita Gulmiri Dr. Anita Gulmiri earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry and went on to pursue a Residency in Cornea/Contact lens following graduation. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) and serves as the Residency Supervisor for NECO’s Cornea and Contact Lens residency program. Dr. Gulmiri under...

About Jane Weiner Born in Manhattan, Jane Weiner grew up in the Arizona desert. After majoring in Biology and American History, she received her BA in English Literature and did her MA studies in Film at San Francisco State University. In 1972, she left California to begin shooting her feature-length documentary on the life and career of renowned cinema vérité flmmaker Richard Leacock at M.I.T. Du...

Huge thanks to Dr. Andrew Morgensten for being part of this episode. And don't forget to register for the upcoming International Keratoconus Academy Symposium in Bethesda, Maryland May 18-19, 2024.  www.gotoper.com/AM-IKA . Huge thanks to Oculus for the generous support to this episode.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of myopia and discover the potential of red light therapy? In this electrifying episode, we're about to unravel the mysteries and future possibilities surrounding these fascinating topics. Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Debbie Jones, a distinguished expert in the field. Our adventure begins with a burning question:...

Join us on The Myopia Podcast for an eye-opening episode featuring Jason Jedlicka from Indiana University (IU). IU is a trailblazer in myopia management education, and Jason shares insights into the future of this evolving field. Discover what's in store for upcoming practitioners in myopia management. Whether you're a student or a seasoned professional, this episode is a must-listen to...

About Lisa McAllister: Lisa leads Johnson & Johnson Vision global efforts in eye health focused on the pediatric eye. She and her team continue to launch Johnson & Johnson Vision into the myopia management category – empowering children to see their future by slowing the progression of myopia. Over the past two years,Lisa and team have launched the ACUVUE® Abiliti™ portfolio of pro...

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Join us for an enlightening and engaging episode as we delve into the fascinating world of myopia management with the highly esteemed Dr. Nick Despotidis! 🌟 In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets behind Dr. Nick's practice of successfully pivoting into myopia management, leading to remarkable success. Discover the reasons behind their unique approach to medical insurance and myopia...

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Welcome to the Myopia Podcast, where we bring you fascinating conversations on all things related to myopia and eye health. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Bruce Koffler, a renowned ophthalmologist with extensive experience in contact lenses, Orthokeratology, and myopia management. 🏥 How did Dr. Koffler get started in private practice? 🔬 Learn about the creation of...

About Nevin W. El-Nimri OD, PhD, FAAO Nevin El-Nimri is the Medical Science Liaison in Vision Care for Topcon Healthcare. Nevin received her optometry degree from The Ohio State University in 2014. She earned her PhD in vision science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. Her PhD research focused on investigating the mechanisms underlying the increased risk of glaucoma in myopic pat...

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In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Ramdass takes us on a deep dive into the world of myopia management, uncovering the transformative power of the Myopia Master . Discover how this innovative tool can streamline processes and revolutionize educational perspectives, ultimately enhancing patient care and outcomes. Tune in to gain exclusive insights from Dr. Ramdass, as she shares her expertise on incorp...