Optometry Unleashed

Episode 6: Dr. Devan Trischuk – Tackling the Myopia Epidemic, the Evolution of Myopia Management, Treating Young Patients Early & Keys to Effective Communication

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Myopia is the greatest threat to global eye health today, and its impact is only rising among younger generations. Are you prepared to face this growing epidemic? Dr. Devan Trischuk, a leading expert in myopia management, discusses how our understanding of myopia has evolved over the years, what optometry doctors can do to treat myopia early, and how to work with young families to provide a lifetime of good vision. 


Timestamps

[00:01:38] Devan’s why

[00:06:02] When should children come in for their first eye exam?

[00:12:19] What is myopia?

[00:14:35] The evolution of myopia management

[00:17:25] Myopia as a global epidemic

[00:18:29] Impact of outdoor time on myopia

[00:20:18] Treatment options for myopia

[00:23:11] Photobiomodulation and red light therapy

[00:27:47] Vision therapy

[00:29:58] Strange patient stories

[00:32:52] Optometry mission trips and providing clear vision

[00:35:11] Working with parents of young patients

[00:38:18] Team communication and consistency in myopia management

[00:42:04] How to find your specialty as a student or new optometrist

[00:43:49] Myopia Summit

[00:45:47] Biggest takeaways for myopia management                                                                                                                                   

Mentioned in this episode:                                   

  • Aruna light – red light therapy
    • Myopia Summit – Canadian conference for myopia management
    • Slack - a communication app that allows users to create channels for specific projects, topics, or teams, where they can exchange messages, share files, and collaborate in real-time.


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