August 26, 2025
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BRISBANE, Australia — Ocumetra has launched a new myopia podcast, Myopia SOS: Advice From Your Agony Aunt and Uncle, in conjunction with Myopia Profile. Hosted by Dr. Ian Flitcroft and Dr. Kate Gifford, the biweekly podcast will tackle the complex realities of managing childhood myopia—offering eye care professionals practical, real-world strategies to handle even the trickiest cases.
What to Expect Each Episode:
- Real-life clinical dilemmas and case discussions
- Insight into what works (and what doesn’t) in practice
- Evidence-based conversation from the front lines of myopia care
- Communication tips to get parents and patients on board
- A touch of humor, humility and humanity
Ocumetra provides state-of-the-art tools and services that support communication, workflow efficiency and collaboration across the myopia care ecosystem. The company’s platform helps eye care professionals, industry partners and optical groups facilitate effective communication and visual engagement in myopia care. The organization partners with organizations to support the development of scalable, patient-focused initiatives that align with best practices in myopia management.
Ocumetra’s product portfolio includes:
- Communication & Visualization Tools: Support refraction and axial length tracking with visuals designed to aid patient and family conversations.
- Professional and Marketing Services: Deliver educational materials and engagement strategies tailored for clinical teams and business partners.
- Data Summaries and Insights: Provide reference trends and reporting tools to support business planning and engagement tracking.
Ocumetra is committed to supporting early awareness, collaborative care models, and shared learning across the global myopia care community.
Learn more at Ocumetra.com
