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 40 - The Evolution of Ortho-K, Topography, and the Future of Myopia Management with Randy Kojima
Pioneers like Randy Kojima shaped myopia management one topography map at a time. Discover how Ortho-K evolved from the ‘wild west’ of contact lens fitting into one of the most powerful tools in modern eye care. Randy Kojima has helped shape how we understand and teach myopia management — from the early days of orthokeratology to cutting-edge topography and lens design.
Episode 39 - Stellest and the Future of Myopia Management - UNLOCKED-
Matthew Herzberg sits down with a panel of myopia management experts to unpack what EssilorLuxottica’s FDA authorization for Stellest™ lenses means for clinicians, parents, and the future of myopia management.
Episode 38 - UNLOCKED - Advanced Orthokeratology For Myopia Control with Drs. Wong and Tung | Vision By Design 2025 Preview
How do you move from fitting Ortho-K lenses to designing them? In this episode of The Myopia Mindset, host Matthew Herzberg closes out the Road to Vision by Design 2025 series with two of the field’s top fitters: Dr. Sherman Tung and Dr. Laurence Wong.
Episode 37 - The Mindset of an Ortho-k Master with Dr. Ken Maller
Before he was known as one of the most respected minds in orthokeratology, Dr. Kenneth Maller was simply an optometrist obsessed with understanding lenses — how they work, how they fail, and what they can teach you if you pay attention.
Episode 36 - Vision by Design 2025 Scientific Section Preview with Dr. Langis Michaud - UNLOCKED
Three thousand papers are published on myopia every year. How do you know which ones matter? Dr. Langis Michaud breaks it all down—and Dr. Cary Herzberg explains why Vision by Design is the Super Bowl of myopia science.
Episode 35 - Identity, Authenticity & Myopia Success with Dr. Andrew Brauer
Taking over a trailblazing Ortho-K practice comes with high expectations. Dr. Andrew Brauer shares how time, empathy, and personal experience helped him find his identity as a myopia management practitioner.
Episode 34 - Building a Successful Myopia Practice with Dr. Brianna Rhue
Think you’re not ready for myopia management? Dr. Brianna Rue shows why you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to start. From her first patient to building a thriving referral network, discover the mindset shift that can transform your practice.
Episode 33 - Consultation Pearls in Myopia Management | Vision by Design 2025 Preview
Consultation is where the battle for myopia management is won—or lost. In this episode, three experts reveal the exact strategies they use to win parents’ trust, boost conversions, and set kids up for success.
Episode 32 - Is Myopia an Epidemic of Lifestyle? (Dr. Dan Press) | Vision By Design 2025 Preview
Is myopia really just about the eyes—or is it about the whole child? Dr. Dan Press reveals why screen time, outdoor play, sleep, and even family habits matter just as much as lenses or drops.
Episode 31 - Clinical Consultation Breakthroughs in Ortho-K with Dr. Joelle Holland & Mark Cosgrove
Imagine being told a patient can’t be fit with Ortho-K. For Dr. Joelle Holland, those were the moments that defined her career—because with the right consultation and support from lens designer Mark Cosgrove, those patients walked away with life-changing results.
Episode 30 - Conquering Practice Management Pains in Ortho-K with Drs. Leah Johnson & Sheila Morrison | Vision by Design 2025 Preview
Running a successful myopia management practice is about more than just fitting lenses—it’s about conquering the pain points that can make or break your business.
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.