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It was so great to know more about the international perspective in Myopia management. Listen to this episode as I talk to Dr. Maria Liu on how they do Myopia in China.

About Dr. Maria Liu:

Dr. Maria Liu is an associate professor at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, and the founder of the Myopia Control Clinic of UC Berkeley Eye Center. She received her bachelor degree of clinical medicine from Peking University, her OD from Pacific University, her PhD and MPH from UC Berkeley. She is a world renowned clinical researcher in the field of myopia and her expertise focus on the impact of complex multifocal environment on emmetropization and myopia development, as well as novel optical and pharmaceutical treatments in myopia retardation.

Where to find her:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-%E5%88%98%E6%82%A6-liu-754185b/

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If you are starting our your Myopia practice, Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie are definitely crushing it in marketing their Myopia practice. Listen this episode to get great tips!

About Dr. Woo:
Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease. 

Dr. Woo owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses.  The Contact Lens Institute offers revolutionary technology such as the EyePrintProsthetic and sMap scleral topography to assist in complex clinical cases. 

In her spare time, Dr. Woo is an avid wine collector and is a Level 2 WSET Sommelier. 

More About Dr. Woo:

Here are some links:

www.clinevada.com

www.drstephaniewoo.com

woou.org

Social media:

@drstephaniewoo

Here is a free PDF that I created for doctors who want some tips on how to start a specialty practice: https://www.drstephaniewoo.com/11-tips

Here is the 8 week coaching programed Dr. Stephanie Woo provides: https://www.drstephaniewoo.com/optometry-consulting

About Dr. Elise Kramer:

Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and regular and specialty contact lens fitting.

Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012 where she received a grant from the Scholarship Program of the Québec Ministry of Education for short-term university studies outside of Québec. Receipt of this scholarship award is based on academic performance. In the summer of her second year, she participated in a humanitarian mission in Laayoune, Morocco where she helped hundreds of impoverished people by giving them free eye examinations and glasses corresponding as closely as possible to their prescription.

During her fourth year, she completed her internship in ocular disease at the Eye Centers of South Florida and went on to complete her residency at the Miami VA Medical Center. Her time there included training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the nation’s top eye hospital. After her residency, Dr. Kramer became a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) and now serves as the Public Education Chair for the SLS. Dr. Kramer is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO). She is also the Delegate of International Relations for the Italian Association of Scleral Lenses (AILeS).  Dr. Kramer has published several important articles and reviews and participates in clinical research trials. She enjoys lecturing all around the world in several different languages about ocular surface disease and specialty lenses. She strives to assist each patient with quality and advanced eye care whether he or she requires a basic eye exam or specialized eye or vision care.

Where to find her:

Dr. Kramer's IG to https://www.instagram.com/drelisekramer/

Private Practice: 

Miami Contact Lens Institute:

http://www.miamicontactlens.com 

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Join us as we explore the fascinating topographies that play a crucial role in enhancing myopia management success.

Randy Kojima, with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, guides us through the intricate landscapes of myopia management strategies. From innovative technologies to strategic interventions, we uncover the topographical nuances that can make a significant impact on effectively managing myopia.

Discover the latest advancements in myopia research and gain valuable insights into the importance of personalized approaches. Randy shares real-world case studies and success stories, shedding light on how topographies have transformed the landscape of myopia management for both practitioners and patients alike.

Whether you're a seasoned optometrist, a curious researcher, or someone affected by myopia, this episode provides a comprehensive exploration of the tools and techniques that contribute to successful myopia management outcomes.

Tune in as we navigate through the multifaceted terrains of myopia management with Randy Kojima, unraveling the complexities and discovering the topographical keys to achieving success in the field. Don't miss this insightful conversation on The Myopia Podcast!

About Randy Kojima:

Randy Kojima is the Clinical Research and Development Director for Precision Technology based in Vancouver, Canada. He also serves as Research Scientist and Clinical Instructor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. Additionally, he is a clinical advisor to Medmont Instruments in Melbourne, Australia.

Randy has published numerous articles and submitted posters on various contact lens related topics as well as been a contributing author in a number of text book chapters. He lectures globally and enjoys sharing insights, methods and research with eye care colleagues from around the world.

Randy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the British Contact Lens Association, the Scleral Lens Education Society and the International Academy of Orthokeratology.

Review for Myopia Management: https://reviewofmm.com/

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In this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of. 

Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice. 

As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time.

If you want to implement and you don’t want to do this yourself then you need to HIRE a recent graduate that has an interest in children and myopia management. 

About Dr. Dwight Akerman:

Dr. Dwight Akerman serves as the Chief Medical Editor at Review of Myopia Management, the world's most widely subscribed myopia journal. He is an internationally recognized senior healthcare leader with extensive experience in myopia management, peer education & communications, medical marketing, innovation, financial management, and M&A/business development & licensing.

Dr. Akerman was the Vice President & Global Head of Professional Affairs & Business Development for Alcon before retiring from this role in 2019. He has published widely and is a frequently invited peer educator on myopia management, cornea, contact lens, and business management topics.

 Dr. Akerman graduated cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned an MBA degree from the University of Texas. He has achieved the status of Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies Section, Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators, and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois College of Optometry. 

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How Cytokines Tell the Dry Eye Story

Hello, I am Dr. David Kading. Welcome to Eyecare’s Lit brought to you by Optometric Insights Media.  In this episode, we unpack four key studies that reveal how immune messengers in tears shape the biology of dry eye disease.
We’re going to look at two major meta-analyses and the DREAM biomarker studies.  These studies show us that the cytokine balance plays a key role in driving inflammation, disease severity, and the mismatch between symptoms and signs in both routine and autoimmune dry eye.

Hopefully we can better discover how understanding these molecular “conversations” could guide personalized diagnosis and treatment.

Sources:

• Aljohani S, Jazzar A. Tear cytokine levels in sicca syndrome-related dry eye: a meta-analysis. Diagnostics (Basel). 2023;13.
  
  
• Roda M et al. Dry eye disease and tear cytokine levels — a meta-analysis. Int J Mol Sci. 2020;21.
  
  
• Zhao CS et al. Association of tear cytokine ratios with symptoms and signs of dry eye disease. Curr Eye Res. 2024;49:16-24.

Chen Y et al. A latent profile analysis of tear cytokines and their association with severity of dry eye disease in the DREAM study. Sci Rep. 2024;14:526.

Links:

1. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/13/2184?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. https://iris.unica.it/retrieve/9bc09789-cd1d-408c-bd70-f6269d95e0fd/RODA_cytokines_ijms-21-03111.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10841381/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377157605_A_latent_profile_analysis_of_tear_cytokines_and_their_association_with_severity_of_dry_eye_disease_in_the_Dry_Eye_Assessment_and_Management_DREAM_study?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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About Dr. Harbir Sian OD

Dr. Harbir Sian is the co-owner of three optometric practices in British Columbia. In the clinic, Dr. Sian enjoys practicing various specialties within eyecare, particularly myopia management and dry eye.

After completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Sian found that he was passionate about giving back to those who have less access to care and about educating the public and professionals in various settings.

Over the years, Harbir has volunteered in multiple mobile vision clinics, including global clinics South America and in the Middle East. He has taken his passion for education to countless stages and conferences around North America, including giving a TEDx talk titled "Our Eyes Are The Windows to Our Soul”, which shared the magic and power of the human visual system. Harbir was named as one of the Contact Lens Institute’s 2025 Visionaries. He is also the host of Canada’s number 1 optometry podcast, The 20/20 Podcast which showcases successful guests from various industries and backgrounds.

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In this insightful conversation, we explore the question: Is myopia truly a disease? Join us as Mark Bullimore sheds light on the intricate nuances of this visual condition and its impact on our overall eye health.

Discover the significance of each diopter and gain a deeper understanding of why it matters. 

About Mark Bullimore:

Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his career at the Ohio State University and the University of California at Berkeley and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. He is Associate Editor of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics and the former Editor of Optometry and Vision Science. His expertise in myopia, contact lenses, low vision, presbyopia, and refractive surgery means that he is consultant for a number of ophthalmic, surgical, and pharmaceutical companies. This work has resulted in approval of, among others, Paragon CRT, Alcon’s iLux, and CooperVision’s MiSight lens.

Resources Mentioned:

Myopia Calculator link

https://bhvi.org/myopia-calculator-resources/

Why every diopter matters

https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2019/06000/Myopia_Control__Why_Each_Diopter_Matters.11.aspx

The Risks and Benefits of Myopia Control

https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(21)00326-2/fulltext

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Why do we think Atropine works?  If you think it is because of accommodation, think again.  We also discuss concentrations and the studies leading to how I use atropine in my practice.  Also, Jeff speaks about a recent study talking about what your patients will experience when they use atropine.  Jeff's work in the area of Myopia has been so influential in my myopia practice.

About Dr. Jeff Walline:

Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD is the Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, and he received his Master’s and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Walline has led several pediatric contact lens studies, and he is the Study Chair of the Bifocal Lenses In Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study, a National Eye Institute-sponsored randomized clinical trial to investigate the myopia control effects of soft multifocal contact lenses.

Where to find Dr. Jeff Walline:

Instagram: @jwalline1

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Today we are honored to have Patrick Caroline about the history of Myopia Management.

About Mr. Caroline:

Mr. Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellow member and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. For the past thirty years Patrick has served as a contributing editor for the Contact Lens Spectrum.

He has published over 360 papers on a wide range of contact lens topics and has lectured extensively throughout the world.

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Dr. Kading has been involved in Myopia world since 2005 and has been passionate about stopping the progression of Myopia. As many of you know, Myopia is on the rise and it has been known as the other Global Pandemic. In this podcast, we will share with you insights from the world renowned people in Myopia field.




About Dr. David Kading

Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 most influential optometrists of all time, as a top innovator in eyecare, and in 2017 was listed among the top 10 practices in eyecare. His progressive and forward thinking approach to healthcare and tech work to bring about a new and fresh perspective. He consults with healthcare

and technology companies around the world to help them see what the

future might bring.

Dr. Kading completed his specialty training in Custom Contact lenses and

Cornea Disease. He now hosts a fellowship program on dry eye and

specialized contact lens fitting at his 4 doctor 2 location practice in Seattle

Washington.

The Specialty Dry Eye and Contact lens center is a referral based dry eye

and CL practice specializing in complex and rudimentary dry eye and

contact lenses. The practice also produces cutting edge research. He has

written over a hundred articles and papers, and has given several hundred

lectures internationally.

Dr. Kading is expanding the methods of gaining eyecare information

through his social media and digital channels. He has a regular vlog post

on his youtube page: davekading. He also has a regular Video Column

called Clinical Insights, several columns in Contact Lens Spectrum, and an

email column in Contact Lens Today.

Above all things, he enjoys spending time with his optometrist wife, Dr.

Kristi Kading and their three daughters

Dr. Dave Kading Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davekading/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davekading

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOLUIpBhiQYrX9NmXJsTkg

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