The Myopia Podcast

About Dr. Joe Boorady: Joe Boorady, O.D., F.A.A.O. is a veteran in the eye care community with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as Global CEO of Eureka Technology Holdings, LTD  and Euclid Systems Corporation.  Prior to Eureka, Dr. Boorady was the VP, Ocular Surface Disease at Johnson and Johnson Vision. Prior to Johnson and Johnson Vision he was the President and CEO of TearScienc...

About Dr. Sheila Morrison: She studied at Pacific University College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry and completed a Masters Degree in Vision Science, with a research focus on scleral contact lenses and specialty contact lens design. Dr. Morrison went on to be awarded placement to a highly competitive residency in cornea & contact lenses, which she also completed at Paci...

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About Dr. Dwight Barnes: Dr. Dwight Barnes is the co-owner of Cary Family Eye Care, along with his wife Kelly. He is also the director of their Myopia Control Clinic, where he has built a high volume myopia control practice. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and Southern College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FAAOMC) a...

A lot of parents have difficulty to understand that just because they have Myopia, that doesn't mean their children will. However it's proven that genetics is one factor, and there are some significant others like amount of time spent near and far from a screen, education levels etc. I've had 15 years in my practice talking with parents about the importance of their children having...

Today's episode, we have Dr. Andrew Neukirch and he will share with us the largest MiSight practice in the country. In this episode How he revamped his practice. How  he Created a new payment system How he modified his patient informed consent.  What marketing strategies he implemented that catapulted his practice to where it is now.  Be sure to listen to this episode, share it to your collea...

About Dr. Kathryn Richdale: Dr. Kathryn Richdale received her BS from the University of Notre Dame and her OD, PhD, and Cornea and Contact Lens Advanced Practice Fellowship from The Ohio State University. She was founding director of the Clinical Vision Research Center, and established the Myopia Control Clinic at the State University of New York College of Optometry before joining the University...

About Dr. Cheryl Chapman: Dr. Cheryl Chapman, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, Diplomate ABO Vice-President Board of Directors, American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) Dr. Chapman works in private practice in Gretna, Nebraska.  She has instituted a full scope myopia management clinic within her practice and works tirelessly at spreading myopia management knowledge.  In addition to working...

As an eye care professional, you are likely aware of the increased incidence of myopia in children and their families, and recognize the need to provide comprehensive optometric myopia management solutions. In this episode: About Dr. Oliver Woo: Dr. Oliver Woo --- If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The...

We know that Myopia has significantly increased in the past years and it's not only affecting people in the US but also globally.     On this episode Dr. Kading will discuss: How to talk to your patient or the parents about Myopia Management. The things you NEED to bring up to them other than lenses and atropine.  Does genetics play a role in myopia management? The affects of Covid in myopia...

About Dr Joe Rappon: Joe Rappon, OD, MS, FAAO Chief Medical Officer, SightGlass Vision, Inc. Dr. Joe Rappon is the Chief Medical Officer of SightGlass Vision, Inc. and has been involved with myopia clinical research since 2009. An optometrist by training, Joe has spent the last 15 years working in the surgical and vision care medical device industry with roles spanning several functional areas, in...

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 diagnostics products...

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 Institute (IMI) Executive...

About Craig Norman: A clinician for over 4 decades, he has been involved in the development and evaluation of numerous products and technologies in the soft, GP and scleral lens category. Until the summer of 2018 he was the founding Director of Research at the Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University where he remains on the adjunct faculty. From its inception in 2002 through 2018 he...

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, strategy and gener...