September 17, 2025

AWP: Building a Pediatric & Myopia Management Practice

56 minutes

Aaron sits down with Dr. Jennifer “Jenny” Aslam, owner of El Segundo Optometry, to talk about balancing life as a mom, wife, and practice owner—and how she’s built a thriving pediatric and myopia management practice from the ground up. Jenny shares practical tips for making eye exams fun for kids, engaging families in the importance of early eye care, and integrating myopia management into a general practice. They also discuss teamwork, community support, and why strong communication with pediatricians is key to growing this side of care.

Jennifer “Jenny” Aslam, OD is a private practice owner, wife, and mom based in El Segundo, CA. She leads a growing practice with a strong clinical emphasis on pediatric optometry and myopia management. In this episode, Dr. Aslam shares her experience balancing the demands of practice ownership with family life, while building out specialty services that serve both her patients and the broader community. From staff training and patient education to community outreach and local MD collaboration, she offers practical insights on how to successfully grow a niche within private practice.

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By Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO