The Myopia Mindset podcast features deep interviews with passionate and successful change-makers in the myopia industry. As well as the latest news, topics, and commentary about what makes myopia management truly special.
The Myopia Mindset Podcast
Get Inspired, Get Educated, Get Motivated For Success In Myopia Management!

Episode 29 - The Myopia Patient Profile with Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford | VBD2025 Preview
What makes a practitioner truly successful in myopia management? In this episode, Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford shares how his journey—from early ortho-k curiosity to becoming a Vision By Design speaker—has shaped his approach to patient care, education, and practice growth.

Episode 28 - Decoding The Myopia Control Signal: Insights from Pat Caroline & Randy Kojima | VBD2025 Preview
What if you could know—within the first month—whether your myopia control treatment is working? In this episode, Pat Caroline and Randy Kojima reveal how they’re rewriting the Ortho-K playbook with signal-driven customization, cutting-edge measurements, and design tweaks that could transform patient outcomes.

Episode 27 - Assessing Risk & Tailoring Treatment Protocols for Myopia Management | VBD2025 Preview
What’s next for myopia management? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Bruce Koffler and Dr. Michael Lipson about their upcoming session at Vision By Design 2025. They share how specific patient attributes influence the risk and progression of myopia—and introduce a practical total risk scoring system that guides fully customized treatment plans to slow myopic progression.

Episode 26 - Bootcamp at Vision By Design | Vision By Design 2025 Preview
Is Vision by Design really worth it? Bootcamp veterans say it’s the most energizing, career-changing event in myopia management. In this episode, you’ll hear from the powerhouse Bootcamp faculty themselves—and discover why this ortho-k and specialty lens training could transform your practice in 2025.

Episode 25 - Staying Ahead of Hesitation with Dr. Steve Vargo | Vision By Design Preview
How do you move patients from “Maybe later” to “I’m in”—without feeling like a pushy salesperson?

Episode 24 - From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Monica Jong on the Future of Myopia Management
In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, 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.

SUPPORTER PREVIEW - Do FDA Indications Actually Matter For Myopia Management?
In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, Cary Herzberg OD FIAOMC joins us for a discussion on FDA indications in Myopia Management and off label orthokeratology.

Episode 23 - Building The Dream Myopia Practice with Dr. Nick Despotidis
Dr. Nick Despotidis spent years building smart, innovative systems for his team and practice—turning patients into enthusiastic champions for his myopia care.

Episode 22 - How to Run a Killer Myopia Event with Dr. Grant Miller
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.

Episode 21 - Myopia Practice Showdown Part 2 with Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Paul Levine
Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Paul Levine are back for Part 2 of the Myopia Practice Showdown. These two leading voices in myopia management go deep into the most essential tools in the specialty

Episode 20 - Trendsetting in Myopia with Dr. Glenda Aleman
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.

SUPPORTER PREVIEW - There’s Gold In Your Files!
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.

Episode 19 - What Is The AAOMC?
The American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control is a non-profit organization that supports, promotes and advances the science of orthokeratology and myopia control through quality education and scientific information.

Episode 18 - Myopia Practice Showdown - Dr. Matthew Martin & Dr. Paul Levine
In this episode, we compare two distinct myopia management practices—We explore their unique philosophies on patient selection, lens fitting strategies, and communication styles.

Episode 17 - Elevating Your Myopia Practice
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.

SUPPORTER PREVIEW - Fitting Young Ortho-k Patients
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,

Episode 16 - Five Star Myopia Reviews
Delivering great myopia management is one thing—getting patients to recognize and rave about it is another.

Episode 15 - The Myopia Collective
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.

Episode 14 - The Cost of Mastering Myopia
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.

Episode 13 - Five Easy Myopia Upgrades!
We break down five actionable changes you can make today to improve your clinical success, strengthen communication with parents, and enhance patient retention.