Commentary|Podcasts|October 9, 2024

You and Eye: Mastering myopia management - with Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO

Author(s)Miriam Korik, OD, Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor

Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, shares his journey from optometrist to myopia management advocate and provides some tips for getting started on your own journey.

Myopia isn't just a speciality anymore - odds are, you've seen it in your practice. Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, who is senior manager of myopia management in CooperVision's professional and academic affairs group, shares his journey to passionate myopia management champion in practice and in industry. Drs. Kwan and Korik discuss the minutia of management; talking to parents about myopia control options, how to set fees, and how to get the word out about the new service in your practice.

Prefer to listen on the go? You can follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Dr Korik on social media:
Instagram: @mirrrcatt, @dr_miri_k
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msk1010xoxo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-korik-81b492111/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIVJVZ17AJFEo8fqXK_gZg

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