Advancing Pediatric Eye Health Through Advocacy and Myopia Management
Scott Gibbons, O.D., was featured on Eyes on Eyecare highlighting the growing need to prioritize pediatric eye health and encouraging optometrists to take an active role in advocacy through The Myopia Collective, a partnership between the AOA and CooperVision. Change Agents like Dr. Gibbons are trained to raise awareness, influence policy, and expand access to early myopia detection and management. Even small advocacy efforts can drive meaningful improvements in children’s vision care - get involved through membership, storytelling, community partnerships, and support for legislation that promotes comprehensive pediatric eyecare.
Joelle Holland ,O.D., was featured on CBS News Minnesota to talk about how vision issues can impact a child’s education — and why regular eye exams are so important.
Stop Dabbling in Myopia: How to Get Serious and See Big Results
Stephanie Lyons, O.D., and Caitlyn McHugh-Glab, O.D. were featured in eyes on eyecare to share first steps optometrists can take to integrate myopia management into their practice for long-term growth and profitability.
Building a Myopia Management Practice
Caitlyn McHugh-Glab, O.D., was featured in Women in Optometry to discuss her journey in building a myopia management practice and the role the Myopia Collective has played in supporting that mission. Dr. McHugh-Glab says that surrounding herself with like-minded practitioners amplifies her efforts. Engaging with colleagues who share her passion for myopia management has driven her to refine protocols, exchange ideas and continually improve patient care. She takes to heart the mission of the Myopia Collective and in being a Change Agent to help spread awareness to her patients and beyond that progressive myopia should not go uncheck.
An Interview with Joelle Holland, O.D.
Joelle Holland, O.D., was featured on Contact Lens Spectrum to discuss her myopia control journey and things she wishes she had known when she started out.
Scaling Myopia Management: Summer Strategies with Dr. Aamena Kazmi
The busy back-to-school season is right around the corner. In this ECP Viewpoints podcast, Justin Kwan, O.D., and Aamena Kazmi, O.D., share some first-in-class tips on how practices can get their teams and children with myopia back-to-school ready before class is officially in session.
Tiffany Martinez, O.D., Shelby Johnson, O.D., and Jusitn Kwan, O.D., were featured on The Myopia Mindset with Matthew Herzberg. They discuss the mission and activities of The Myopia Collective, the importance of early intervention, and the role of the Change Agents in the program.
How to Slow Down Childhood Nearsightedness
Jessica Dinwiddie, O.D., joins KNWA & FOX24 to talk about the Myopia Collective and how simple daily habits can protect children’s vision.
How to Create Collaborative Relationships with Ophthalmologists
Aamena Kazmi, O.D., was featured on Review of Myopia Management to talk about building strong relationships with pediatric ophthalmologists and refractive surgeons. By fostering relationships with pediatric ophthalmologists, optometrists can ensure that patients requiring contact lenses for myopia management receive proper care while maintaining oversight from their ophthalmologist as necessary. Likewise, engaging with refractive surgeons can generate a steady stream of referrals by asking them to educate surgical patients about myopia control for their children.
5 Ways ODs Can Advocate for Myopia Management in Their State
Scott Gibbons, O.D., was featured in Eyes on Eyecare to share insight on how optometrists can get involved in legislative advocacy to improve the standard of care for myopia management in their respective states. Take these five steps to drive change and create significant impact on a larger scale.
My First 180 Days: Real-World Lessons Implementing Myopia Management
Joseph Munsell, O.D., was featured in Eyes on Eyecare to give real-world tips for implementing myopia management. Discover five steps you can take to implement myopia management for a brighter present and future for these children.
Contact Lens Institute™ Names 2025 Visionaries
Congratulations Jennifer Stewart, O.D., and Adam Ramsey, O.D., for being named the Contact Lens Institute’s 2025 Visionaries! CLI Visionaries demonstrate a commitment to raising awareness of advances in soft contact lenses and prescribing benefits to patients and practices.
Treehouse Eyes Partners With Dr. Maria Liu on Flagship Myopia Management Center
Treehouse Eyes has announced the grand opening of its new flagship center for children's myopia management care to be led by Maria Liu, OD, Ph.D. She will also join Treehouse Eyes' executive team as chief research and education officer.
Becoming a Change Agent through The Myopia Collective
Published on Eye on New Jersey, Dr. Trinae Rosato discusses her experience as a Change Agent for The Myopia Collective.
How Outdoor Play Protects Your Kids' Eyes from Myopathy
(National Geographic subscription required to access) The National Geographic detailed how skyrocketing rates of myopia in children may be associated with less time spent outdoors, citing research that children who play outdoors are less likely to develop myopia later in life.
Global Myopia Awareness Coalition Welcomes Six Experts to Advisory Panel
The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition has welcomed Dr. Maria Liu as one of six experts to lead its 2025 Global Myopia Awareness Coalition. The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) is a coalition of leading ophthalmic companies and eye health associations with a mission to increase public awareness about the growing prevalence and consequences of myopia, especially in children.
Contact Lens Institute Names 2024 Culture Award Honorees
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) announced its 2024 Culture Award honorees which recognizes eye care professionals for their impact on fostering contact lens cultures that enhance patient experiences and business success. The 2024 Contact Lens Institute Culture Award honorees include Drs. Chandler Mann and Jennifer Stewart.
On a Mission to Slow Myopia Progression
Dr. Selena Chan shares how her personal experience with myopia led the success of her practice, Pacific Rims Optometry, a practice that sees 20 myopia management patients a day.
My High Myopia Complications Led to My Passion for Helping Others
Dr. Joseph Munsell shares how his personal experience with myopia led to his pledge to help as many kids with myopia as possible.
Knowing How to Identify, Prevent Myopia
Dr. Valencia Wells was interviewed on WBRC Fox 6 about Myopia Management.
Top 5 Best Practices to Co-Manage with Pediatricians
Dr. Shundale Mixon shares strategies to grow referral network and increase patient volume.
I Don't Have That Many Kids in My Practice
Dr. Trinae Rosato highlights that many kids are falling through the cracks and not getting the vision care they need.
Dr. Susanna Tamkins contributed to the BPEI Management of Myopia Article which was featured in the July NEI Eye Health Connection newsletter.
An exam is a wise way to check your eyes today
Dr. Laura Ozuna had the opportunity to speak with KOIN News 6 during their month-long Eyes on Myopia campaign.
A Clinical Guide to Implementing Ortho-K in Your Practice
Dr. Maria Liu co-authored a new orthokeratology implementation resource, featured in eyesoneyecare.com.
Understanding myopia control in children: An expert interview with Dr. Tina Douroudian
Dr. Tina Douroudian had the opportunity to speak with A Closer Look Podcast about the importance of myopia control.
How I Communicate Myopia Management to Parents
Dr. Lea Hair's article on parent communication was featured on the Mastering Myopia newsletter.
Vision Monday Announces 2024 Most Influential Women in Optical
Dr. Jennifer Stewart was awarded Most Influential Women in Optical, Innovator by Vision Monday. Dr. Maria Sampalis was awarded Women in Optometry Theia Award of Excellence, Industry Influence by Vision Monday. Congratulations!
Myopia Collective | Expert Tips for Managing Myopia in Children
Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Sabrina Gaan appeared in a Defocus Media Podcast Network episode to talk about The Myopia Collective.
Myopia Management that Changes Children's Lives & Profitability: 2 ODs Share How They're Doing It
Dr. Chandler Mann was featured in Review of Optometric Business to share more about the myopia control segment of his practice.
Ask the Coding Experts
You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. Here are the latest questions.
AOA on Capitol Hill 2025: Live News Updates
Welcome to the official news hub for AOA on Capitol Hill 2025! Follow along with the AOA's exclusive coverage from optometry's single-largest federal advocacy event in Washington, D.C., and learn about the issues 600 of our colleagues championed on Capitol Hill.
A global force: Highlights from Optometry's Meeting® | 5th World Congress of Optometry
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