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About Dr. Natalie Chai:

Dr. Natalie Chai founded the Dry Eye Centre at Precision Eye Care when she joined the team in March of 2020. Dr. Chai attended the University of Alberta before receiving early acceptance to Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon, where she earned her joint Bachelor’s Degree in Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry. Prior to practice, she successfully completed the Canadian Assessment of Competence in Optometry (CACO) as well as the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) in the United States. Her practice is focused on Dry Eye Disease, Myopia Management, and Specialty Contact Lenses – these are specialties that are under-represented and under-used in the Edmonton region. Dr. Chai is happy to serve the community, co-manage with other health professionals, and help educate and empower her colleagues who seek to do the same.

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On today's episode of The Myopia Podcast:

• How he got started in optometry. 
• The reason behind his passion in Myopia Management. 
• What it's like to be a high myope.
• How genetics affect myopia in children. 
• What are some ways to encourage children to spend time outdoors. 

I hope you learned a lot from this episode.

About Dr. Tim Earley:

Dr. Timothy Earley obtained his B.S. in Biology from the University of Scranton in 1994.
He then obtained both a B.S. in Visual Science and a Doctorate in Optometry from the
Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1998. After graduation, he joined the Medina
Vision and Laser Centre, where he served as a therapeutic optometrist until December
2020 when he joined Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons. He spent 23 years as the vice
president/secretary of Medina Vision Centre and was the director of human resources.
Dr. Earley has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of age-related
macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye and ocular surface disease, co-management of
cataract and refractive surgery, and the fitting of multifocal and specialty contact lenses.
Reflecting his commitment to public health, Dr. Earley is the Clinic Director of the Bright
Eyedeas Vision Clinic. At Bright Eyedeas, high school students enrolled in the optical
technology/visual sciences program work with Dr. Earley to provide no-cost eye
examinations and eyeglasses for patients in need. He also participates in InfantSEE, a
public health program designed to ensure that vision care becomes an essential part of
infant wellness.

Dr. Earley is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio
Optometric Association. He is also a national speaker and consultant in the areas of
specialty contact lenses, macular degeneration, and practice management. He is a
consultant for Alcon and a member of the Practitioner’s Visiting Alcon (PVA) faculty. Dr.
Earley serves as a KOL for Notal Vision, and is currently on the Speaker Bureau and is
a KOL for Maculogix and MacuHealth. Dr. Earley has been published in Optometric
Management, Advanced Ocular Care, and Review of Optometry, and is a COPEapproved continuing education lecturer. He currently contributes a Business Strategies
column for Optometric Management and serves on its editorial advisory board.

When not seeing patients or consulting with industry partners, Dr. Earley enjoys
spending time with his wife, Dr. Andrea Earley, and his three children. He enjoys the
outdoors, hiking, golfing, and gardening. He has a small flock of chickens and hopes to
expand his hobby farm in the future.


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About Philip Cheng:

A Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC) and with 19 years of clinical experience in the profession, Melbourne optometrist Philip Cheng is an internationally-recognised industry leader in myopia management. He is the director of Eyecare Concepts Melbourne, an independent practice with a focus on paediatric eye care, myopia control, orthoK and specialty contact lenses.

Philip is dedicated to providing world-class, comprehensive myopia care to children and teenagers, and passionate about peer education as well as promoting public awareness of the issues around childhood myopia and the options now available to treat this progressive condition.

He has been an industry spokesperson for Myopia Awareness Week, a consultant for the Brien Holden Vision Institute Academy, professional involvement in the Essilor Myopia Management Education Project, contributing writer for OA Pharma magazine, a presenter on myopia management for Optometry Australia and the University of Melbourne, and a Board Member of the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania. Recently he presented at the Global Myopia Symposium, Asia-Pacific Myopia Symposium and the World Council of Optometry Global Myopia Management Virtual Event.

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About Paul Chamberlain:

As myopia program lead, Paul Chamberlain is currently responsible for the strategic direction and execution of CooperVision’s research in this area. From 2011 to 2016 he managed a team of optometrists who supported all clinical product development activities within R&D.
Before joining CooperVision in 2011, Paul spent five years managing industry sponsored research studies at Eurolens Research at the University of Manchester. Prior to that, he was part of Michel Guillon’s research team at Optometric Technology Group in London.
Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in optometry from City University in London.