All patient education Articles
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134Patient 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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1.5KClinicalCase Study: Diagnosing Pseudomyopia
August 15, 2024 By Dr. Maryam Jabbar, Lecturer, Optometry Department, The University of Faisalabad Subjective A 21-year-old South Asian female reports that...
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1.9KClinicalTreating 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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125Practice ProfilesFrom High Myope to High Hopes: A New Chapter For Myopia Management
July 15, 2024 By Sami Khaldieh, OD I started researching myopia management in optometry school, where I was first introduced to it....
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467Editor’s PerspectiveHow Will A.I. Impact the Future of Myopia Management?
July 1, 2024 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE The media frenzy over artificial intelligence (A.I.) reminds me of the...
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490Practice 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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980ClinicalWhy 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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829Patient 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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606Practice ProfilesTalking About Your Passions Builds Myopia Management Success
May 15, 2024 By Arthur Jung, OD I have such a passion for myopia, and that’s clear in how I communicate with...
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576ImplementationFive 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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229Practice 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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776ImplementationRedefining 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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681Informed 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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977ImplementationHow To Educate School Nurses to Grow Your Myopia Management Practice
February 1, 2024 By Vittorio Mena, OD, MS Following the school nurse’s evaluation, it is up to the parents to find an...
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872ImplementationHow to Cultivate a Culture of Myopia Management in Your Office
January 15, 2024 By Dwight Barnes, OD, FIAOMC, IACMM By creating a culture of myopia management in our office, we have seen...
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1.7KClinicalImplementing 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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664ImplementationConsistent 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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371ImplementationThe 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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369Practice ProfilesAdvocating for My Patients Has Led to More Than 20 Years of Myopia Management Success
November 15, 2023 By Nicholas Despotidis, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, FIAO You’ll have the most success with myopia management if you hone in...
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635Practice ProfilesConsistent Myopia Education Builds Patient and Parent Understanding
October 16, 2023 By Gina Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO As a clinician, and a myopia researcher, I feel it is my duty...
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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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437Practice ProfilesDiving Headfirst into Myopia Management Yields Optimal Patient Outcomes
August 15, 2023 By Nayiri Ajoian, OD The success of myopia management has a lot to do with the fact that my...
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1.1KResearch ReviewAI Shows Promise in Providing Patient Education on Myopia
August 15, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Artificial intelligence-based chatbot functions are increasingly used for customer service and...
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658Practice ProfilesMy Passion for Myopia Management Helps Me Connect with Patients
July 17, 2023 By Dwight Barnes, OD, FIAOMC, IACMM It is essential to schedule some more time for that initial evaluation to...
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1.1KClinicalCase Report: Demonstrating Rapid Progression Helps Initiate Treatment
June 15, 2023 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate Subjective: An 8-year-old Caucasian male “WK” presented to our clinic for his first...
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1.3KImplementationTeach the Parents Well to Get Them on Board with Myopia Management
June 15, 2023 By Laura Vasilakos, OD, FCOVD Much like primary care providers measure blood pressure as a risk factor for disease,...
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653Marketing & PromotionMastering Myopia Management Conversations Helps Parents Get on Board
May 15, 2023 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate You must start by redefining myopia as a medical diagnosis, describing an elongated...