The Myopia Podcast

About Dr. Monica Jong Dr. Monica Jong is the Global Director of Professional Education, Myopia at Johnson & Johnson Vision where she leads practitioner education initiatives around the world to support evidence-based myopia management. She was the former Executive Director of the International Myopia Institute, an organization she helped co-found. In this role Monica led the development of white papers and key initiatives to bring consensus to the field of myopia management by bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, policy-makers and public health experts. Today these key white papers are utilized by peak health bodies and professional eye care associations worldwide. Monica has published numerous peer reviewed articles in high impact journals in the areas of epidemiology, high myopia and clinical trials. She co-created the first global online education program in myopia at the Brien Holden Vision Institute. She was also the scientific secretary of the WHO meeting on myopia in 2015 and co-authored the WHO report on the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia. Monica was the former secretary of the Refractive Error Working group of the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and contributed to position papers and advocacy initiatives in refractive error. Monica has practiced optometry in private and corporate, rural and urban settings as well as public health. She is passionate about research and education and continues to mentor graduate students from developing and developed countries. Monica has presented at more than 400 global scientific and practitioner meetings. Monica like to keep physically and mentally fit byalso practicing Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs while spending time with her two children.

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 Assistant Clinical Professor at the SUNY College of Optometry / University Eye Center and responsible for clinical supervision of students and residents in both the Cornea / Contact Lens and Myopia Management clinics. In addition, she taught in pre-clinical laboratories and was involved in clinical research. Now in private practice, Dr. Morrow continues to provide full-scope care to patients of all ages, as well as continuing her passion of caring for patients with specialty contact lens and myopia management needs. Dr. Morrow is also a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the American Optometric Association. --- 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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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 Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singh then completed a medical and surgical fellowship at the Cole Eye Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in the treatment of medical and surgical retinal disease such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Singh has authored more than 250 peer reviewed publications, books, and book chapters and serves as the principal investigator of numerous national clinical trials advancing the treatment of retinal disease. Dr. Singh is the former president on the Retina World Congress and is on the board of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Singh has been honored with several research recognitions such as the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Award and American Society of Retina Specialists Senior Honor Award.

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 role as co-chair for the accreditation team at the AAOMC (American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control), he owns and operates his private practice, Eyelab, Doctors of Optometry, in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where he continues to provide exceptional eye care services to the community. IG: @helloeyelab

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. Kwan is the current president of the Chicago North Side Optometric Society, past Editor in Chief of Clinical & Refractive Optometry, past chair of the Fellows Doing Research SIG of the Academy, and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.

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-morbidities later in life. They're on the cusp of a new treatment paradigm to fight myopia progression in children, they're in the late stage of their pivotal phase 3 trial for their investigation medication SYD1 01. The Myopia Podcast and myself are rooting for them and are watching Syndexis closely. Stay tuned!

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 colleagues on a variety of optometric topics including: contact lenses, disease, and practice management. He is on the medical staff at two local hospitals. During this time, Dr. Kannarr has also been the principal investigator over 150 studies for contact lenses, solutions, pharma, and devices. He has authored and co authored multiple articles and posters. He also is involved with industry as well as multiple advisory boards and speaker panels. Dr. Kannarr is also a Vision Source Administrator. ---- 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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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. Lau has conducted research on dry eyes and scleral contact lenses and has lectured on topics of corneal disease, myopia management and specialty contact lenses. Since joining Euclid, Dr. Lau focuses on academic and professional relations. He continues to practice in the Silicon Valley and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and New England College of Optometry. --- 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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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 for the New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board and the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, is the President of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society (NZ), and an Honorary Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland School of Optometry & Vision Science. She graduated from the University of Auckland in 2003 and completed her Master of Science in 2020. She has been a conference speaker for optometrists & dispensing opticians in Australia and New Zealand, a writer in optometric publications, and a pre-market evaluator of contact lenses, contact lens care solutions and dry eye care products for various companies. ---- 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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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, a groundbreaking dental service startup helping dental practices increase patient engagement and revenue. In 2016, at the age of 22, Cory struck gold and purchased the company—then named Recall Solutions—from software giant Weave for just one dollar. Since then, the visionary entrepreneur has grown CallForce from 35 clients to nearly 3,000 and with a workforce of close to 200 employees. CallForce has been named one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. 500 and has been recognized repeatedly by the Salt Lake Tribune as one of the Best Places to Work. In 2021, Cory founded the remote staffing company Teem, which helps simplify hiring international talent. Teem allows businesses to circumvent domestic staffing issues and find qualified talent without worrying about complicated research to understand legalities, fair compensation, and the like. Cory sits on the boards of software-driven dental insurance verification company Verrific as well as The Parkinson's Foundation, devoted to finding a cure for the disease his father was diagnosed with in 2014. Cory studied economics and business at Brigham Young University and spends his leisure time skiing, playing golf, and enjoying the mountain lifestyle. --- 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 Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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 prolific writer and speaker as well as an accomplished mentalist and magician who uses illusions to help illustrate his key learning points as well as entertain his audiences. He has authored hundreds of articles and given more than 500 thought provoking and enlightening presentations. He is also the host of The Power Hour, optometry’s only live talk radio show. His team of consultant-optometrists at the Power Practice ® is renowned for the innovative strategies and comprehensive systems used to build their clients’ practices. Comprised of knowledgeable authorities from all sectors of the optometric business world, these consultants specialize in taking middle of the bell curve practices and making them highly profitable and efficient. When he’s not helping his clients power their dreams, he’s powering his own as a touring musician with Joe Lynn Turner, the singer from Deep Purple and Rainbow. Dr. Gary Gerber is the co-founder of Treehouse Eyes, the country’s first centers dedicated exclusively to providing myopia management services to children. Using innovative and proven practice building strategies learned from helping hundreds of practices in his role as the Chief Dream Officer for The Power Practice ® , a practice building and consulting company, Treehouse Eyes has grown to be the country’s most successful myopia management practice and will be expanding across the United States and several other countries. --- 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-podcast/

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 understands she has a major role to play in myopia management and thus this passion has led to her playing a key role in growing NECO’s Myopia Control Clinic. Dr. Gulmiri specializes in designing and fitting orthokeratology lenses as well as managing medically necessary specialty contact lens designs for those patients suffering from irregular corneal and ocular surface disease. Dr. Gulmiri is extremely passionate about providing these specialty contact lens services to her patients and equally as passionate about teaching the future generation of optometrists in her role as clinical instructor, preceptor and mentor for second, third and fourth year NECO students and NECO’s Cornea/CL residents. --- 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-podcast/

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. During 1973-75, she was Artist-in-Residence with the National Endowment of the Arts’ Artist-in-the-Schools Program and with The Communications Experience in Philadelphia, offering workshops in flm, video, and photography to underprivileged children in rural and inner-city public schools. In the mid-1970s, she advanced from assistant editor on 35mm feature flms in New York City to become a supervising editor on more than 100 documentaries produced by the National Film Board of Canada for the United Nations' Habitat Conference in Vancouver. In the early 1980s, while working with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and with broadcasters in the UK, Holland, Sweden and France, she began organizing international co-productions for television, festival, and cinema release. Since 1993, dividing her time between the USA and France, she continues to write, shoot, direct, and consult on award-winning flms around the world. She taught at the New School Graduate Media Studies Program in New York (1982-91) and was Associate Professor at Newhouse School of Communication Syracuse University (2002-04). She has led scriptwriting and production workshops in the USA, Europe, North Africa, and Asia and served on many international flm festival juries. FILM AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2x EMMY Awards (Documentary & Regional Cultural); 2x Sundance Film Festival (Grand Jury & Special Jury); Los Angeles Critics Award; Prix Italia; Peabody Award; International Documentary Association Award; Berlin Film Festival 'Teddy'; Prix Europa; Golden Gate Award; Vision de Réel Festival-Grand Jury Prize; 'Best Of Series' European Arts Union; FIPA-Palme d'Argent; UNESCO-Best Film; Vue sur les Docs- Grand Prix; LaScam-l'Etoile; Biograflm-Special Mention; and Environmental Festival du flm documentaire de politiques publques-Grand Prix. --- 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-podcast/

Welcome to The Myopia Podcast, where insightful discussions take center stage. In this episode, join me for a captivating conversation with Dr. Andrew Morgenstern as we delve into groundbreaking revelations. We dissect the latest NIH data on atrophy and explore the significant findings from the AOA clinical report. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Washington DC and the dynamic realm of myopia management. Get ready for a wealth of insights and revelations that shed light on the forefront of this vital field. Thank you 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. About Dr. Andrew Morgenstern: Dr. Morgenstern is a graduate of Boston University (B.S.) and Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (O.D., Clinical Honors). He completed his optometric training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Morgenstern is a clinician at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland with contract duties researching acute eye injury, blast eye injury and vision dysfunction associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Dr. Morgenstern is also the Director of the American Optometric Association (AOA) Clinical Resources Group charged with developing all of the AOA Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guidelines in compliance with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Additionally, he holds the faculty rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Department of Defense Uniformed Services University School of Medicine at Walter Reed. Prior to his current roles, Dr. Morgenstern was the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast US Clinical Director supervising over 80 Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Education Director for TLC Laser Eye Centers and Principal Investigator for CXL-USA/CXL-O Corneal Cross-Linking clinical trials/studies. Dr. Morgenstern has published numerous medical journal articles, book chapters and research posters. He has lectured to, and educated thousands of eye doctors around the globe. --- 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-podcast/

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: Can red light therapy redefine the way we approach myopia care? This revolutionary concept has been making waves in the wellness world, and Dr. Jones is here to shed light on its promising applications and where it might take us. This episode promises to captivate and intrigue. Dr. Debbie Jones brings her expertise to the table, and we guarantee you'll leave with a fresh perspective on these enthralling topics. Tune in now and join the conversation as we explore the future of myopia care and the bright possibilities of red light therapy on The Myopia Podcast! About Deborah Jones: Debbie Jones is a Clinical Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and a Clinical Scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), at the University of Waterloo. Her main area of clinical focus is in pediatric optometry and her main area of research activity is in the area of myopia control. Debbie has a keen interest in the eyecare needs of indigenous peoples and has provided eyecare to a remote community in Northern Ontario on a number of occasions. Trained in the UK, Debbie has been a faculty member at the School of Optometry and Vision Science for 25 years. She is formally a partner in an award winning private practice in the UK and has published articles in optometric journals and regularly presents at optometric conferences worldwide. She is a Fellow of the British College of Optometrists, the British Contact Lens Association and the American Academy of Optometry. --- 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-podcast/

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 stay ahead in myopia management. Tune in now and be part of the conversation shaping the future! Huge thanks to Oculus for the generous support to this episode. About Jason Jedlicka: Dr. Jason Jedlicka is a residency and fellowship trained optometrist, having completed a residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1997 as well as a fellowship in Anterior Segment Disease at Minnesota Eye Consultants in 1998. He was the Chief of the Contact Lens Service at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology from 2000 to 2010. He has served as Clinical Adjunct Faculty for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry. He is currently the President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and incoming Chair of the Membership Committee of the Academy of Optometry. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), and the Contact Lens Society of America (FCLSA). He has lectured internationally and written many articles and book chapters on contact lenses and anterior segment disease. --- 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-podcast/

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 products and services, in addition tocontinuing to raise awareness of myopia in children as a chronic, progressive disease. Lisa serves as the 2023 Board Chair of the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC), an industry coalition founded with a mission to promote public awareness of childhood myopia as a treatable disease through direct-to-consumer channels and awareness with governments, NGOs, and other health care associations. Lisa joined Johnson & Johnson Vision in 2011 and has held roles in strategy, marketing, sales, and analytics. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Lisa was a strategic planner and buyer for several retailers. Lisa earned her M.B.A. and B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida. If not traveling, party planning, or reading, you’ll find her at home in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and, who’ll Lisa will argue as, the cutest toddler son ever.--- --- 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-podcast/

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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 management, and how it benefits both patients and practitioners alike. 💸🏥💡 Get ready to learn from the best as Dr. Nick shares invaluable insights into determining fees for orthokeratology, creating a transparent fee structure that nurtures trust and loyalty with patients. 🧮💲🔍 We'll also explore personalized tips and strategies to calculate the perfect fees for your own unique practice, allowing you to make informed decisions that drive positive outcomes for your patients. 📈 But it doesn't end there! Dr. Nick shows us the power of involving parents in the myopia management process, fostering a collaborative journey towards better eye health for the younger generation. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🌈💞 Tune in now to The Myopia Podcast and let's explore the world of myopia management together! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Oculusfor their generous support, in making this episode possible. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Join us on The Myopia Podcast and revolutionize your approach to myopia management today About Dr. Nicholas Despotidis: Dr. Despotidis “Dr. D” and his wife Teresa have two sons, Nicholas and Gregory. It was his children’s need for eyeglasses at very young ages that sparked his passion to investigate and address the growing number of children requiring eyeglasses. He is a pioneer in the use of custom contact lenses (orthokeratology), which are used to slow down the deterioration in the eyesight of children and young adults. His TEDx talk, A Childhood Disease Worth Preventing, has been translated into 6 languages. Dr. Despotidis graduated with honors from The State College of Optometry in New York and later completed a residency in Vision Therapy/Pediatric Vision. He has published papers in optometric journals and is a frequent lecturer. He is also the lead author of the book, “A Parent's Guide to Raising Children with Healthy Vision.” Dr. Despotidis is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FAAOMC) and is a Board-Certified Fellow in Vision Therapy (FCOVD) with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. TEDx Talk: A Childhood Disease Worth Preventing Learn More: https://www.superchargeyourpractice.com/. --- 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-podcast/