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709Practice ProfilesTaking a Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic to a Regional Myopia Management Leader
Dr. Dayan Monsalve-Ward has used her passion to make her practice a myopia management leader. October 15, 2025 By Dayan Monsalve-Ward, OD...
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1.1KImplementationLeadership and Change in Myopia Management: What Educator Michael Bonner Can Teach You About Leading with Intention
October 9, 2025 Michael Bonner comes to optometry not as a clinician, but as a teacher and motivational leader. His work with...
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722Latest Myopia NewsThe Mastering Myopia Training Program is a Blueprint for Myopia Management Success
See the full Mastering Myopia Training Program event recap. September 26, 2025 On Wednesday, September 17, innovators in the eye care field...
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873ImplementationHandling 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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1.7KEditor’s PerspectiveThe Paradox of Availability
October 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM September has traditionally been a busy month of the year for state...
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1.2KEditor’s PerspectiveWhat Do Parents Really Want to Know?
September 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate Recently, the mother of a 7-year-old patient sat across from me...
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911Practice ProfilesFinding Myopia Management Success Through Education and Connection
September 15, 2025 By Lea Hair, OD, MS Myopia management is personal for me. My father had a macula-off retinal detachment at...
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935Editor’s Perspective
Bridging the Fields–Lessons and Insights From Polo for Myopia Management
September 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM In the world of sports, playing polo may not be the first...
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631Latest Myopia NewsOcumetra Launches New Myopia Podcast
August 26, 2025 BRISBANE, Australia — Ocumetra has launched a new myopia podcast, Myopia SOS: Advice From Your Agony Aunt and Uncle,...
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931Editor’s Perspective
The Gray Zone: What Do We Do With Emerging Myopes?
August 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate In the exam room, it’s becoming increasingly common to see a...
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1.5KImplementationMastering 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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1.3KEditor’s Perspective
The Art and Science of Treatment Cessation for Myopia Care
August 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM When a prescribed treatment for myopia management works as planned, it helps...
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1.2KImplementationHow 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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1.3KEditor’s Perspective
Making Sense of Myopia Progression—Even When We’re Doing Everything Right
July 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate One of the most challenging conversations in myopia management is explaining...
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1.2KPractice ProfilesPersonalizing Myopia Treatments and Communication Styles for Better Patient Outcomes
July 15, 2025 By Jonathan Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, IACMM As myopia rates rise globally, I am committed to making a difference...
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1.2KImplementation4 Tips to Help Your Eye Care Practice Thrive This Summer
sponsored content July 1, 2025 As families gear up for summer activities, eye care practices—especially those with a pediatric focus—are about to...
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1.1KImplementationHow to Optimize Patient Adherence to Prescribed Interventions
July 1, 2025 By Vaughn Brinegar, OD The best myopia management intervention is meaningless if you can’t get your patients to follow...
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1.1KEditor’s Perspective
Normalizing Conversation and Effect of Myopia Management
July 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM One of the biggest challenges in the realm of myopia management is...
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714ImplementationHow 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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1.4KEditor’s Perspective
The Child’s Role in Myopia Control: How Much ‘Say’ Should They Have?
Understanding the child’s role can lead to long-term treatment success and build trust with patients. May 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD,...
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1.1KInformed ConsentAddressing Parental Concerns Regarding Off-Label Treatments
March 3, 2025 By Dwight Barnes, OD, FIAOMC, IACMM Myopia management has grown substantially in recent years, from a relatively uncommon treatment...
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1.2KLatest Myopia NewsReview of Myopia Management Hosts THE Myopia Meeting in Markham/Greater Toronto Area
December 9, 2024 MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada – On Sunday, December 8, leaders in the eye care field gathered here for THE Myopia...
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2.1KClinicalTips for Elevating Your OrthoK Fitting
sponsored content November 15, 2024 By Kate McClure, OD, MS, FAAO & Eric Leung, OD Dr. McClure is an employee of Johnson...
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898Implementation‘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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935FinancialConveying 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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1.9KPatient CommunicationEducating 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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1.5KImplementationStreamlining 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...