Explain It to Me, Doc

If you’re a parent and your child was just told they’re nearsighted (or myopic), you probably have a lot of questions. What does this mean? Will it get worse? What should you do next?

In this episode, Dr. Shefali Miglani sits down with Dr. Marie Homa-Paladino—an optometrist, mom of two nearsighted kids, and a national expert in myopia management. They talk parent-to-parent about what’s happening with kids’ vision today, why myopia is on the rise, and what real steps you can take—both at home and with your doctor—to protect your child’s eyesight.

You’ll learn:

• What myopia really is and why it’s more than just needing glasses
• How screen time and lifestyle changes are affecting our kids’ vision
• Why early treatment matters (and what your options are)
• Tips for helping your child at home, including how to use screen time limits on devices
• How treating myopia can actually boost your child’s confidence and social life

Whether you’re just starting to explore your child’s diagnosis or want to learn more about how to manage it, this episode is here to help. You’re not alone—and there are real solutions.

To learn more about Dr. Marie Homa-Paladino's practice, visit moaeyes.com.

In this episode of Explain It to Me, Doc, we’re joined by Dr. Shaun Golemba of Valley Vision Optometry to talk about how he’s using social media to help parents and kids better understand nearsightedness, also known as myopia.

Together, we discuss:

• Why more kids are becoming nearsighted—and why glasses alone aren’t the full solution
• How Dr. Golemba uses short, simple videos to explain eye health in a way that actually makes sense
• The tools and treatments available today to slow down myopia and protect long-term vision
• Why he believes education and prevention are the key to healthier eyes and happier patients
• What parents should know if their child’s vision is changing—or if they’re wearing stronger glasses each year

If you’ve ever felt confused about what myopia really is or what you can do to help your child, this conversation breaks it down clearly and simply.

To learn more about Dr. Golemba and his practice, visit valleyvisionoptometry.ca.

In this episode, host Bob Migliani is joined by dry eye expert Dr. Tim Poirier, an optometrist with over 20 years of experience treating patients in North Carolina. Dr. Poirier shares how his personal story and commitment to service inspired him to go beyond the basics in dry eye care—and how he helped shape one of the region’s most comprehensive dry eye practices.

You’ll learn:

• The story that pushed Dr. Poirier to rethink how he treats dry eye
• What doctors actually look for during a dry eye exam
• Why blinking matters more than you think
• What it means to have “evaporative dry eye” and how meibomian glands work
• How technology like LipiFlow and IPL can help treat the root cause of the disease

Whether you're newly diagnosed or just curious, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand dry eye disease from a doctor’s perspective.

To learn more about Dr. Tim Poirier’s practice, visit youreyeinstitute.com.

In this episode of Explain It to Me, Doc, we’re joined by Dr. Wesley and Dr. Holland of Complete Eye Care of Medina to explore one of the most common and underdiagnosed ocular conditions: dry eye disease.

Together, we discuss:

• The underlying causes of dry eye, including inflammation, lifestyle factors, and age-related changes
• The symptoms that patients often overlook or misattribute
• The diagnostic process and what a dry eye evaluation entails
• The latest treatment options, including at-home care and in-office therapies such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), radiofrequency, ZEST eyelid cleaning, and low-level light therapy (LLLT)
• How modern dry eye treatments can also offer cosmetic benefits, such as improved skin texture and reduced fine lines

Whether you’re experiencing chronic dryness, blurry vision, or irritation—or you’re a provider seeking clearer ways to explain these concepts to your patients—this conversation offers actionable insights into how dry eye can be effectively treated today.

To learn more about Dr. Wesley and Dr. Holland’s practice, visit completeeyecareofmedina.com.