The Myopia Podcast

#17 Dr. Jeff Walline: Are Higher Add Powers better with Soft Multifcoals

#16 Dr. Monica Jong: Innovative Research on Myopia Treatments

#15 Using Eye Tracking for Axial Measurements and Myopia Glasses

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 that are available globally. Ran holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the Israeli...

#14 Craig Norman: Lawsuits in Myopia Managment, Myopia in Ophthalmology, and 3 Years from Now

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 was a Founder and Education Committee Chairman of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Mr. Norman ha...

#13 Dr. Monica Jong: 400 Definitions for Myopia and the International Myopia Institute

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 Director, BHVI Sydney Monica is a graduate from the Optometry program at the University of Melbourne...

#12 Matt Oerding: 3 principles to grow your myopia management practice, GMAC, Treehouse Eyes

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 general management in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Passionate about making a difference in people's lives, ...

#11 Dr. Justin Kwan: From Private Practice to Coopervision's Myopia Guru

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 professionals? About Dr. Justin Kwan: Dr. Justin Kwan is a 2009 graduate of Berkeley and went on to do a contact lens and dry eye r...

#10 Dr. David Kading: Implementing Myopia Management into Practice (Special Webinar Episode)

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#9 Dr. Eef van der Worp: How to Create a Customized Approach to Your Myopia Management

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 research & education consultancy 'Eye-Contact-Lens' which is based in Amsterdam (NL), and gives courses on ‘How to ...

#8 Dr. Maria Liu: How They Do Myopia Management in China

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 medicine from Peking University, her OD from Pacific University, her PhD and MPH from UC Berkeley. She is a world ren...

#7 Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie Woo: Marketing Your Myopia Management Practice

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 the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses. The Contact Lens Institute ...

#6 Randy Kojima: Topographies to Enhance Myopia Management Success

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 impact on effectively managing myopia. Discover the latest advancements in myopia research and gain valuable insights in...

#5 Dr. Dwight Akerman: Business Models of Myopia Management

In this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of. Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice. As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time. If you want to implement and you don’t want to do this yourself then you need to HIRE a recent graduate that has an interest in children and myopia management. About Dr...

#4 Mark Bullimore: Is Myopia a Disease and Why Each Diopter Matters

In this insightful conversation, we explore the question: Is myopia truly a disease? Join us as Mark Bullimore sheds light on the intricate nuances of this visual condition and its impact on our overall eye health. Discover the significance of each diopter and gain a deeper understanding of why it matters. About Mark Bullimore: Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science...

#3 Jeff Walline: Why Atropine in Myopia Management

Why do we think Atropine works? If you think it is because of accommodation, think again. We also discuss concentrations and the studies leading to how I use atropine in my practice. Also, Jeff speaks about a recent study talking about what your patients will experience when they use atropine. Jeff's work in the area of Myopia has been so influential in my myopia practice. About Dr. Jeff Walline: Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD is the Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College o...

#2 Patrick Caroline: The History of Myopia Management

Today we are honored to have Patrick Caroline about the history of Myopia Management. About Mr. Caroline: Mr. Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellow member and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. For the past thirty years Patrick has served as a contributing editor for the Contact Lens Spectrum. He has published over 360 papers on a wide range of contact lens topics...

#1 The Myopia Podcast: Introduction

Dr. Kading has been involved in Myopia world since 2005 and has been passionate about stopping the progression of Myopia. As many of you know, Myopia is on the rise and it has been known as the other Global Pandemic. In this podcast, we will share with you insights from the world renowned people in Myopia field. About Dr. David Kading Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 most influential optometrists of all time, as a top innovator in eyecare, and in 2017 was listed ...