Patient Communication
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170How to Communicate with Parents Who ‘Just Want Glasses’
September 28, 2026 By Michael Dittman, OD After 25 years of practicing optometry, I have become comfortable with making diagnoses and forming...
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544Strategies to Manage Families Who Have Consistently Said NO to Myopia Management
September 8, 2026 By Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS Every practitioner who manages myopia has encountered an ideal candidate for myopia management,...
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522A Passion for Preventative Care Has Piloted My Myopia Management Journey
August 24, 2026 By Malinda Pence, OD My interest in eyecare began with a very personal experience: my grandmother became blind from...
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216How to Educate Parents About Myopia Without Overwhelming Them
August 10, 2026 By Taylor Sprague, OD While conversations about myopia management have been prevalent for a while now in our OD...
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499The Back-to-School Checklist Parents Forget
August 3, 2026 By Anjali Desai Vachhani, OD, FAAO As summer winds down, families everywhere are checking off their back-to-school to-do lists...
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1.2KCommunicating Myopia Management to Parents Who Expect a ‘Quick Fix’
April 13, 2026 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate As global myopia prevalence continues to rise, optometrists increasingly encounter parents seeking immediate,...
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880From Data to Decisions: Using Storytelling to Improve Myopia Management Adoption
April 6, 2026 By Alyssa Pack, OD Someone waves to you in the grocery store. They look familiar, but you can’t quite...
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604What is the Optician’s Role in Myopia Management?
March 1, 2026 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate As the prevalence of myopia accelerates and more myopia management options are introduced...
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725How mEYE® Suite Transformed My Myopia Management Practice
sponsored content February 18, 2025 By Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS I have been in the myopia management space for quite sometime...
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722Consistency at Scale: Why Myopia Practices Win or Lose in the Trenches
February 16, 2026 By David Ng, OD, IACMM Legendary football coach Nick Saban has always emphasized that winning comes from consistency. To...
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776The Myopia Hotline: Why Accessibility is the Missing Link in Myopia Management
February 1, 2026 By Susanna Tamkins, OD After more than 30 years in pediatric optometry, one truth has become increasingly clear to...
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866Most Common Questions From Parents: What Every Team Member Should Know
February 1, 2026 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate In the last decade, the conversation about myopia has shifted dramatically. Once treated...
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795How To Create An ‘All In’ Myopia Management Practice
Take your practice to the next level with these expert tips. December 2, 2025 By Dr. Sami Khaldieh, OD, IACMM As myopia...
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696Spotting Myopia in the Classroom is Trickier With Today’s Near Work Emphasis
November 17, 2025 By Katherine Schuetz, OD In the past, our practice would often get referrals during the school year that started...
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865A Two-Tiered Approach to Myopia Management
November 10, 2025 By Dr. Keshav Bhat The conventional wisdom in myopia management has been to avoid overwhelming parents during routine eye...
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909Handling Parents Who Say ‘I’ve Never Heard of Myopia Management’
October 1, 2025 By Grant Miller, OD For more than 700 years, glasses have been known as the solution for blurry vision....
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1.5KMastering the Myopia Conversation with Dr. Janelle Sventek
sponsored content August 15, 2025 In a recent episode of the ECP Viewpoints Podcast (ECPVP) podcast, Dr. Janelle Sventek shared her inspiring...
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1.3KHow to Educate Parents Who Sought a Second Opinion From a Skeptical Colleague
August 1, 2025 By Katherine Schuetz, OD Those of us who have enthusiastically embraced myopia control in our practices have found it...
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753How To Inspire Doubtful Parents Who Trust ‘Dr. Google’
June 2, 2025 “Dr. Google” is either in the pocket or purse of all your patient encounters. With the information at our...
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2.9KMyopia Management Can Be as Easy as ‘1-2-3’
sponsored content February 18, 2025 By Kristen Dalli, Managing Editor, Review of Myopia Management Whether you’ve been providing myopia management in your...
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932‘I Don’t Have That Many Kids in My Practice’
sponsored content October 15, 2024 By Trinae Rosato, OD Scheduling family members of your established patients only strengthens the relationships you have...
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969Conveying the Value of Myopia Management is Key When Presenting Fees
October 1, 2024 By David Anderson, OD, and Taylor Sprague, OD, FAAO One major challenge with presenting myopia management to patients and...
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2.0KEducating Health Care Professionals about Myopia Management Gets More Patients Treatment
September 16, 2024 By Y. Shira Kresch, OD, MS, FAAO We want our patients to be educated about the risks of untreated...
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1.5KStreamlining Myopia Management: Overcoming Chair Time Challenges
September 16, 2024 By Rupa Wong, MD Decreasing the chair time burden on pediatric ophthalmologists is key to ensuring as many patients...
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4.1KTreating Myopia Progression in Teens
sponsored content July 15, 2024 By Ilana Gelfond-Polnariev, OD, FOVDR When I put my teen patients into NaturalVue Enhanced Multifocals, which are...
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2.2K9 Steps to Guide Parents Through the Myopia Management Decision
June 3, 2024 By Sheila Morrison, OD, MSc, FSLS, FAAO By conducting thorough eye exams, educating parents on management options, engaging in...
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2.5KHow to Present Myopia Management Fees to Low-Income Families
May 1, 2024 By Wes McCann, OD By presenting myopia management as an essential health investment and providing manageable payment options, health...