From the beginning of my time in the eyecare field, I learned the importance of working with fellow eyecare professionals—both ODs and MDs—to ensure patients receive a comprehensive approach to eyecare. Myopia management is no different. While on faculty at Columbia University’s Ophthalmology Department, I worked closely with the pediatric ophthalmology division to launch its myopia management clinic. We held collaborative meetings both in person and virtually with optometrists, other academic pediatric ophthalmologists, and myopia researchers to develop protocols that would be respected by all parties involved. Read More