All patient communication Articles
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1.8KClinicalTreating 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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467Practice ProfilesThe Myopia Epidemic Prompted My Myopia Management Journey
June 17, 2024 By Marie Homa-Palladino, OD, FIAOMC, IACMM My journey in the eye care field began over 40 years ago, working...
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927ClinicalWhy OrthoK Has Remained Our Office’s Top-Choice Treatment
sponsored content June 3, 2024 By Andrew Biondo, OD As a myopia management practitioner for over 10 years, I’ve come to learn...
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780Patient Communication9 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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1.1KPatient CommunicationHow 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...
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1.5KInformed ConsentWhy Different FDA Indications Matter
April 15, 2024 Andrew Neukirch, OD The relationships my team and I cultivate with parents is built on trust. It’s my responsibility...
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642ClinicalTalking to Parents About Myopia Gets More Pediatric Patients in My Office Chair
April 15, 2024 By Jamie Brosof, OD The first step in our office is starting the conversation about myopia management with my...
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550ImplementationFive Tips for Enhancing Myopia Clinic Efficiency
March 15, 2024 By Sherman Tung, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, IACMM Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just starting with myopia management,...
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212Practice ProfilesMy Personal Experience with Myopia Management Helps Me Provide Personalized Care
March 15, 2024 By Silvia Ruojin Ren, OD, MD, PhD Commitment to continuous learning is crucial given the dynamic nature of myopia...
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751ImplementationRedefining Myopia Management Champions
March 1, 2024 By Grant Miller, OD We cannot continue to let the visual system be one of the areas of our...
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674Editor’s PerspectiveFocus on Parents
March 1, 2024 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Myopia is becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents. Many experts...
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659Informed ConsentPrescribing Off-Label Myopia Management Treatments Gives Our Patients Their Best Chances of Success
February 15, 2024 By Glenda Aleman, OD Transparency can establish trust when talking to patients and parents about off-label treatments. I don’t...
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1.2KImplementationAutonomy in My Practice Allowed Me to Practice Full Scope Myopia Management
February 15, 2024 By Nida Sherwani, OD I’ve been afforded the opportunity to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to myopia management. With newfound autonomy,...
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593Latest Myopia NewsOcumetra Releases Updates to mEYE Guide and mEYE Gauge
January 24, 2024 DUBLIN, Ireland — Ocumetra has released new updates to its mEYE Guide and mEYE Gauge software for ECPs. The...
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1.6KClinicalImplementing Myopia Management Allows Me to Provide Preventative Care
January 15, 2024 By Tobin Ansel, OD, MS, FAAO Implementing myopia management into practice is a process, and it starts with something...
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642ImplementationConsistent Myopia Education Allows Me to Provide High Quality Care to Patients
December 15, 2023 By Angela Dussan, OD Continuing education and collaboration with fellow practitioners are integral to my commitment to providing the...
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1.4KClinicalVision-Related Quality of Life Matters in Myopia Management
sponsored content December 15, 2023 By Monica Jong, BOptom, PhD, Global Director of Professional Education, Myopia, Johnson & Johnson Vision Today, we...
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357ImplementationThe Myopia Menu
sponsored content December 1, 2023 By Hetel Bhakta, OD I have no doubt in my mind that delivering the important message on...
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846ImplementationEasing Concerns About Off-Label Myopia Management Treatments
November 1, 2023 By Melanie Frogozo, OD, FAAO While recently FDA-approved treatment options are available, it benefits patients and providers alike to...
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1.8KPatient CommunicationSix Easy Steps on How to Sharpen Your Myopia Talk
sponsored content October 2, 2023 As a child growing up in Ukraine, optometrist Eleonora Orloff recalls wearing spectacles and performing eye exercises...
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949Patient CommunicationTalking to a Myopic Adult About Risks for Their Children
October 2, 2023 By Wes McCann, OD Initiating a dialogue with a myopic adult about the risks posed to their children requires...
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899Latest Myopia NewsTHE Myopia Meeting Hosts Third Live Meeting of 2023 in Parsippany, N.J.
September 25, 2023 PARSIPPANY, N.J. — On Sunday, September 24, leaders in the eye care field gathered here for the third live...
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1.3KImplementationCreating a Myopia Management Experience Has Fueled My Success
September 15, 2023 By Grant Miller, OD My goal with myopia management is to provide an experience. I’ve created the Myopia Management...
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1.8KEditor’s PerspectiveSuccessfully Presenting Myopia Management Fees to Parents
September 1, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE One of the most uncomfortable conversations for optometrists is discussing myopia...
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469Patient CommunicationHow to Address ‘My Child is Too Young for Contact Lenses’
September 1, 2023 By David Anderson, OD, and Taylor Sprague, OD, FAAO Clinicians must have frank conversations with parents about the various...
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536Editor’s PerspectiveTailoring the Myopia Management Conversation
August 1, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Because most parents of myopic children have never heard of myopia...
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845Key IssuesThe Importance of Early Myopia Intervention
August 1, 2023 By Craig Woods, BSc (Hons), PhD, MCOptom, Clinical Consultant, BHVI Can we start the conversation with our patients/parents about...