The Myopia Mindset

In this Essential Edition of the podcast, Dr. Monica Jong joins The Myopia Mindset to share her incredible journey—from her early days as a clinician in Australia to becoming one of the most influential voices in the global myopia movement.

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In this supporter exclusive preview, Cary Herzberg OD FIAOMC joins us for a discussion on FDA indications in Myopia Management and off label orthokeratology.

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In this Essential Edition of the podcast, Dr. Nick Despotidis spent years building smart, innovative systems for his team and practice—turning patients into enthusiastic champions for his myopia care.

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In this Essential Edition of the episode, Dr. Grant Miller returns to share exactly how he built and scaled his wildly successful back-to-school myopia events over the past five years. From games and scavenger hunts to axial length demos and live lens trials, Grant walks us step-by-step through how to engage parents, excite kids, and drive real conversions.

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In this Essential Edition of the episode, In this powerhouse follow-up episode, host Matthew Herzberg brings back Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Paul Levine for Part 2 of the Myopia Practice Showdown. These two leading voices in myopia management go deep into one of the most essential tools in the specialty: axial length measurement.

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In this Essential Edition of the episode, Dr. Glenda Aleman shares her incredible story—from working as a technician in Honduras to becoming an optometrist and founder of OK Love, a thriving myopia management practice.

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In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, we dive into one of the most overlooked growth strategies in myopia management—your existing patient base. Learn how to source and analyze patient files to identify ideal candidates for Ortho-K and other myopia control treatments. We break down what to look for, how to set up simple systems for flagging opportunities, and how to turn routine visits into meaningful conversations about long-term vision care. If you're looking to grow your myopia practice without relying solely on external marketing, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we compare two distinct myopia management practices—one a multi-doctor, urban-based clinic led by Dr. Paul Levine, and the other a focused, rural practice run by Dr. Matthew Martin who has carved out a strong niche in a smaller market. We explore their unique philosophies on patient selection, lens fitting strategies, and communication styles. From lens design preferences and fitting challenges to patient education and expectation-setting, both doctors share their insights on what it takes to succeed in Ortho-K care.

We explore their unique philosophies on patient selection, lens fitting strategies, and communication styles. From lens design preferences and fitting challenges to patient education and expectation-setting, both doctors share their insights on what it takes to succeed in Ortho-K care.

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Take Your Myopia Practice to a Whole Other Level In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Tucker, OD to explore the strategies and insights that can help you elevate your myopia practice. Dr. Tucker shares her journey, challenges, and successful approaches that have taken her practice to new heights. From refining patient care techniques to integrating the latest technologies, Dr. Tucker provides actionable advice on how you can transform your practice and set yourself apart in the world of myopia management.