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134Practice ProfilesMyopia Management As An ‘Umbrella’ Practice
May 26, 2026 By Amrit Bilkhu, OD, FAAO, FOVDR, FCCSO Good eyecare should feel simple, not like a shopping trip. When I...
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251Latest Myopia NewsNew Myopia Focus Tool Creator Helps ECPs Create Myopia Education Resources
May 19, 2026 READING, England — Myopia Focus has launched the Myopia Focus Tool Creator. The new platform enables ECPs to create...
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385Editor’s PerspectiveThe Forgotten Metric in Myopia Management
April 1, 2026 Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM When I developed lateral epicondylitis (a.k.a. ‘tennis elbow’) a few years ago, I...
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490Practice ProfilesClinical Trials Create a Pathway to Affordable Myopia Care
March 17, 2026 By Shane Foster, OD, FAAO Educating patients and delivering myopia care grounded in evidence is not just good medicine....
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432ImplementationMyopia Management: Are We Doing It Right?
Adopting a simpler approach to myopia management can go a long way with patients and parents. March 6, 2026 By Shalu Pal,...
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357ImplementationWhat 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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681Editor’s PerspectiveThe Champion Mindset: Margin of Error
Margin of error is what matters and when it matters the most March 1, 2026 By: Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM...
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531ImplementationConsistency 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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408Getting Started with Myopia ManagementPrioritizing Myopia Management Education
Effective myopia management education for patients and their parents is one of the biggest responsibilities ECPs face. How do you relay the...
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652Practice ProfilesEmpowering Families Through Myopia Management Education
November 25, 2025 By Rana Zargar, OD My journey in myopia management began early in my career, driven by my passion for...
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973ImplementationA Step-By-Step Guide for Myopia Management and Dry Eye in A Primary Care Practice
October 15, 2025 By Michael Dittman, OD Two of the hottest topics in eye care right now are myopia management and dry...
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623Practice 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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1.6KEditor’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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1.3KLatest Myopia NewsGMAC Launches Free Myopia Toolkit for ECPs
September 26, 2025 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) launched the GMAC Myopia Awareness Toolkit. The resource was...
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830Editor’s PerspectiveThe 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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748Practice ProfilesMy Journey into Prioritizing Personalized Myopia Care
August 15, 2025 By Dina Miller, OD, IACMM Upon graduating from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2011, I began...
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1.2KEditor’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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1.1KPractice 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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1.1KImplementation4 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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938ImplementationHow 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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966Editor’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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955Practice ProfilesBuilding Trust Through Education: An ODs Approach to Myopia Management
June 16, 2025 By Caroline Kaufman, OD, IACMM My journey in optometry began over 30 years ago, with the last 20 years...
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631ImplementationHow 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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1.3KEditor’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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1.0KPractice ProfilesDiving into Myopia Management Helped Get My Specialty Off the Ground
May 15, 2025 By Jason Compton, OD When I graduated optometry school in 2005, myopia management wasn’t a well-known specialty. However, as...
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806ImplementationSetting Up a Corporate Myopia Clinic: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 1, 2025 By Sherman Tung, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, IACMM Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of practicing in various...
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1.1KPractice ProfilesUnderstanding Myopia Management: A Journey from Patient to Practitioner
April 15, 2025 By Syafiq Kusni Over the course of the last decade, my optometry training has taken me from Singapore to...