The Myopia Mindset

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cary Herzberg, OD, FIAOMC, to answer a question many practitioners face: How young can you start orthokeratology treatment? With decades of experience and a practice focused almost entirely on pediatric patients, Dr. Herzberg shares his insights on evaluating readiness, communicating with parents, and managing complex ortho-k cases in very young children. From clinical criteria to mindset, you'll hear firsthand what it takes to confidently treat the youngest—and often most rewarding—ortho-k candidates.

Delivering great myopia management is one thing—getting patients to recognize and rave about it is another.

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In this episode, Matthew Martin OD FIAOMC joins as we explore the key strategies to turning satisfied patients into enthusiastic advocates for your practice.

In this episode, we dive into The Myopia Collective—a growing movement that brings together forward-thinking optometrists who are transforming the future of myopia care. Drs Tiffany Martinez, Shelby Johnson, and Justin Kwan join us for the discussion. We explore how the Collective was founded, what it stands for, and how it’s helping clinicians elevate their clinical outcomes, patient education, and business models through collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose.

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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Levine OD FIAOMC, he is an expert myopia management practitioner who shares the real-life lessons behind his success. From trial-and-error treatments to challenging parent conversations, we explore what it truly takes to excel in this field—and why every misstep was simply the price of an education.

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Are you offering myopia management but not seeing the outcomes or patient engagement you'd hoped for? In this episode, we break down five actionable changes you can make today to improve your clinical success, strengthen communication with parents, and enhance patient retention. From optimizing your consultation flow to fine-tuning treatment protocols, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights to help you elevate your myopia management practice—no overhaul required. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your approach, this is a must-listen.

🔍 Tune in and take your myopia management to the next level!

Our guest for this episode is Dwight Barnes OD, FIAOMC, IACMM he wrote an amazing article for Review Of Optometry, A Checklist for Starting a Myopia Management Practice

https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-checklist-for-starting-a-myopia-management-practice

Dwight is going to talk to us about the article, his practice, and his passion for myopia management!

Matthew invites Sukhdev Gill OD, FIAOMC and Mark Cosgrove for an audience sourced Q&A for their new custom ortho-k design product; Doctor's Own Design.

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In this episode we are talking about the myopia care marketplace. Are patients shopping around for myopia management and what does that mean for the modern myopia practice?

This topic was inspired by a conversation from the AAOMC google group. Become an AAOMC Member here: https://aaomc.org/

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Dr. Caroline Guerrero Cauchi is known as, “The Lion” amongst members of the AAOMC. She is a pioneer in the myopia industry and a trailblazing optometrist. She has been the driving force behind Vision By Design’s Bootcamp For Newcomers and the IAOMC’s Fellowship program, and so much more. Dr. Cauchi’s unique myopia mindset is one that informs the next generation and sets them up for success. Many in our industry have sighted Dr. Cauchi as an inspiration and she has personally participated in educating the future leaders of the myopia industry.

The video that Caroline and I made 10+ years ago can be found here:    • What is Orthokeratology?