Best Dr. Dave Kading Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text About Ran Yam: Ran Yam, CEO and co-founder. Ran has decades of experience in developing optical systems and medical devices for different industries such as defense, optical communication, semi-conductors and ophthalmology . In his previous position as VP R&D for Visionix, a global leader in eye care solutions, he was responsible for…

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#3 Eyecare's Lit - Decoding DEWS III: Diagnosing Dry Eye in 2025 9:38

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Send us a text Dry eye diagnosis has entered a new era. In this episode, Dr. Kading breaks down the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society’s DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology Report (2025) explaining how the new definition, streamlined tests, and driver-based model are transforming clinical practice. Learn what’s changed since DEWS II, why OSDI-6 is now …

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#187 The OI Show - Changing and pivoting in your career with Dr. Amber Dunn 26:05

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Send us a text About Dr. Dunn Dr. Dunn graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2013 and then completed a residency at the Roseburg VA in Roseburg, Oregon specializing in geriatric care and ocular disease. After completing her residency, she opened a private practice as well as becoming an assistant professor at Pacific’s College o…

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#14 The Myopia Podcast - Craig Norman: Lawsuits in Myopia Managment, Myopia in Ophthalmology, and 3 Years from Now 30:39

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Send us a textBy Dr. Dave Kading & Dr. Mile Brujic

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#13 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. Monica Jong: 400 Definitions for Myopia and the International Myopia Institute 23:36

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Send us a text About Dr. Monica Jong: Assistant Professor, Discipline of Optometry, University of Canberra, Australia Asia Optometric Myopia Academy (AOMA) Advisor Visiting Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney Secretary of the Refractive Error Working Group, International Agency for the Prevention of…

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#12 The Myopia Podcast - Matt Oerding: 3 principles to grow your myopia management practice, GMAC, Treehouse Eyes 28:13

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Send us a text In this episode of The Myopia Podcast, we have Matt Oerding to share with us the 3 principles to grow your myopia management practice, his company Treehouse Eyes and GMAC About Matt Oerding: Matt Oerding is the Co-Founder and CEO, Treehouse Eyes. An executive with 25 years of experience with Novartis, General Mills and General Electr…

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#11 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. Justin Kwan: From Private Practice to Coopervision's Myopia Guru 26:25

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Send us a text Inside the podcast, you will learn about the following: What is Justin Kwan’s role and other people’s role in Copervision? What area of Optometric practice do he miss the most? What fulfills him and gives him more joy? What are some key aspects that are best practices in communicating with staff, communicating with parents, and as an…

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#10 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. David Kading: Implementing Myopia Management into Practice (Special Webinar Episode) 50:48

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Send us a text This is a replay of the webinar Dr. David Kading held on how to implement myopia management into practice. --- If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem memb…

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#2 Eyecare's Lit - Tapping the Tear Reflex: Trigeminal Pathway Stimulation and Dry Eye Relief 7:39

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Send us a text Following our TFOS DEWS III deep dive into neuromodulation, this episode explores new evidence from a 2024 meta-analysis on trigeminal parasympathetic pathway stimulation. Learn how electrical and chemical nasal stimulation activate the natural tear reflex, improving both symptoms and signs of ocular surface disease — with strong saf…

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#9 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. Eef van der Worp: How to Create a Customized Approach to Your Myopia Management 29:12

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Send us a text About Eef van der Worp, BOptom, PhD, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLS Eef van der Worp is an educator and researcher. He received his optometry degree from the Hogeschool van Utrecht in the Netherlands (NL) and has served as a head of the contact lens department at the school for over eight years. Eef received his PhD from the University of…

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#8 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. Maria Liu: How They Do Myopia Management in China 24:33

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Send us a text It was so great to know more about the international perspective in Myopia management. Listen to this episode as I talk to Dr. Maria Liu on how they do Myopia in China. About Dr. Maria Liu: Dr. Maria Liu is an associate professor at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, and the founder of the Myopia Control Clinic of UC Berkeley Eye Cente…

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#7 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie Woo: Marketing Your Myopia Management Practice 25:26

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Send us a text If you are starting our your Myopia practice, Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie are definitely crushing it in marketing their Myopia practice. Listen this episode to get great tips! About Dr. Woo: Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and …

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#6 The Myopia Podcast - Randy Kojima: Topographies to Enhance Myopia Management Success 21:28

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Send us a text Join us as we explore the fascinating topographies that play a crucial role in enhancing myopia management success. Randy Kojima, with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, guides us through the intricate landscapes of myopia management strategies. From innovative technologies to strategic interventions, we uncover the topog…

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#5 The Myopia Podcast - Dr. Dwight Akerman: Business Models of Myopia Management 32:29

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Send us a text In this podcast we will pick his brain to talk with us about the Business Model of Myopia Management. He will walk us through the business models he heard of. Here we can learn the biggest roadblock oh how he incorporates myopia management to a busy primary care practice. As we all know Myopia practice takes a little bit of time. If …

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#1 Eyecare's Lit - Tear Talk: How Cytokines Tell the Dry Eye Story 8:45

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Send us a text How Cytokines Tell the Dry Eye Story Hello, I am Dr. David Kading. Welcome to Eyecare’s Lit brought to you by Optometric Insights Media. In this episode, we unpack four key studies that reveal how immune messengers in tears shape the biology of dry eye disease. We’re going to look at two major meta-analyses and the DREAM biomarker st…

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#186 The OI Show - Metrics, Meetings and Motivation with Dr. Harbir Sian 24:50

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Send us a text About Dr. Harbir Sian OD Dr. Harbir Sian is the co-owner of three optometric practices in British Columbia. In the clinic, Dr. Sian enjoys practicing various specialties within eyecare, particularly myopia management and dry eye. After completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Si…

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#4 The Myopia Podcast - Mark Bullimore: Is Myopia a Disease and Why Each Diopter Matters 32:09

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Send us a text In this insightful conversation, we explore the question: Is myopia truly a disease? Join us as Mark Bullimore sheds light on the intricate nuances of this visual condition and its impact on our overall eye health. Discover the significance of each diopter and gain a deeper understanding of why it matters. About Mark Bullimore: Profe…

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#3 The Myopia Podcast - Jeff Walline: Why Atropine in Myopia Management 27:54

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Send us a text Why do we think Atropine works? If you think it is because of accommodation, think again. We also discuss concentrations and the studies leading to how I use atropine in my practice. Also, Jeff speaks about a recent study talking about what your patients will experience when they use atropine. Jeff's work in the area of Myopia has be…

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#2 The Myopia Podcast - Patrick Caroline: The History of Myopia Management 30:12

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Send us a text Today we are honored to have Patrick Caroline about the history of Myopia Management. About Mr. Caroline: Mr. Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellow member and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. For the…

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#1 The Myopia Podcast: Introduction 11:30

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Send us a text Dr. Kading has been involved in Myopia world since 2005 and has been passionate about stopping the progression of Myopia. As many of you know, Myopia is on the rise and it has been known as the other Global Pandemic. In this podcast, we will share with you insights from the world renowned people in Myopia field. About Dr. David Kadin…

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#185 The OI Show: Rosacea and how we can go about treating it, particularly with IPL With Dr. Kaleb Abbott 29:46

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Send us a text About Dr. Kaleb Abbott Abbott is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation, where he specializes in complex ocular surface diseases and participates in clinical trials and research relat…

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#184 The OI Show: SCOPE's Origin, Evolution and Future With Tom Freyne 34:36

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Send us a text About Tom Freyne He is the CEO, owner, and founder of Scope Eyecare, a family-founded business dedicated to improving eye health and enhancing lives. Since establishing Scope in 2009, Tom has led its transformation from a small start-up into an international, market-leading eyecare company — recognised for its fearless innovation and…

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#183 The OI Show: We are getting close with Qlosi with Dr. Maria Pribis 29:20

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Send us a text About Maria Pribis, OD, FAAO, Diplomate of the American Board of optometry from the University of Pittsburgh where she was a member of the dance team. She then graduated with high honors from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. While in optometry school she was president of SOSH. Dr. Pribis was inducted into BSK ho…

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#182 The OI Show: OCTA and How to differentiate dry from wet With Damon Dierker 13:44

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#181 The OI Show: OCTA and the Diabetic Patient With Nate Lighthizer 13:30

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#180 The OI Show: OCTA and How it helps us in clinical practice on a daily basis with Dr. Julie Rodman 10:30

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Send us a text About Julie Rodman, OD, MSC, FAAO Dr. Julie Rodman is the Chief of the Broward Eye Care Institute in Fort Lauderdale, FL and a Professor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She also is the Instructor of Record for Posterior Segment Disease at the College. Her research interests include OCT/OCTA and Vitreoretinal Disease. Dr…

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#179 The OI Show: The power of letting go: transitioning from daily micromanaging to practice in industry leadership With Dr. Aaron Werner 26:17

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Send us a text About Dr. Aaron Werner, OD Graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, following his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in becoming a doctor of optometry. He is president of Werner Optometry in San Diego, CA a two-doctor multi-generation optometry practice that provides comprehensive primary eye care services. Aaron is …

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#178 The OI Show: It's time to open a Med Spa With Dr. Mila Ioussifova 20:33

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Send us a text About Dr. Mila Ioussifova Dr. Mila Ioussifova graduated with honors from the New England College of Optometry and completed a residency program in community health and ocular disease in Boston, MA. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is on the leadership team of the Anterior Segment Section of the AAO. Dr. Mila s…

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#177 The OI Show: The Science behind the Technology With Alex Kotelsky and James DiBella 20:22

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Send us a text About: Alex Kotelsky is a medical device engineer at Bausch + Lomb where he leads innovative optical projects in the research and development of advanced contact lens designs. With a robust background in both theoretical and applied sciences, Alex has a Ph.D. and has postdoctoral training in biomechanics and mechanobiology of articul…

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#176 The OI Show: Unrealistic Expectations With Dr. Nikki Iravani 18:39

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#175 The OI Show: Life Planning With Dr. Jade Coats 18:39

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Send us a text About Dr. Jade Coats Dr. Jade Coats is a 2016 of the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, and since graduation has worked in an OD/MD cataract/refractive surgery practice (McDonald Eye Associates, Rogers, Arkansas) in which she dedicates the majority of her clinical practice to ocular disease, comprehensive eye care, and con…

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#174 The OI Show: The Growth and Success of Their Practice With Dr. John D Marvin 33:29

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Send us a text About Dr. John D. Marvin, John D. Marvin is a visionary entrepreneur, acclaimed columnist, and influential leader dedicated to empowering others to unlock their full potential. As President and CEO of Texas State Optical, John has cultivated a thriving business network while spearheading initiatives in health and wellness consulting …

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#173 The OI Show: How to make your Marketing not suck With Kevin Wilhelm from Marketing for ECPs 28:16

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#172 The OI Show: Free Dry Eye Consultation to grow your Dry Eye practice With Nona Kalfayan 21:59

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Send us a text About Dr. Kalfayan Dr. Nona Kalfayan is a leading expert in her field of primary eye health, and a highly sought-after physician specializing in treating dry eye disease nationwide. She holds a Doctor of Optometry Degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Optometry, specializing in advanced ocular surface disease. Dr.…

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#171 The OI Show: Starting from Scratch with Dr. Jennifer Stewart 30:08

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Send us a text In this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Dave Kading reconnects with Dr. Jennifer Stewart, a visionary in optometry and practice management. After selling her successful large group practice in 2022, Dr. Stewart took a leap of faith, stepping away from clinical care and embarking on a transformative journey of consulting, speaking, and se…

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#170 The OI Show: The Do's and Don'ts of Scleral Lenses With Dr. Elise Kramer 22:42

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Send us a text About Dr. Elise Kramer Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and specialty contact lens design and fitting. Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012. During her fourth year, she completed her internship in ocular disease a…

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#169 The OI Show: Keeping your Staff by training them well With Kayla Ashlee 26:07

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#168 The OI Show: Dry Eye and Nutrition with Zac Denning 24:22

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Send us a text About Zac Denning Zac Denning is the Director of Scientific & Professional Affairs at ScienceBased Health (SBH), which he joined in 1999. Following his passion for science, Mr. Denning studied biology and biochemistry at Evergreen where he received his Bachelor of Science. Working alongside scientists, clinicians and researchers,…

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#167 The OI Show: Neuropathic Pain with Kaleb Abbott 12:59

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Send us a text About Kaleb Abbott Is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is faculty in both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation where he specializes in complex ocular surface disease and participates in clinical trials/research pertaining to ocular surfac…

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#166 The OI Show: The Keys to Care Keratoconus with Karen DeLoss 28:10

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, we dive into the world of keratoconus and explore the latest advances in specialty contact lens fitting. Dr. Karen Deloss, a leading expert from the University of Michigan, shares her invaluable insights and clinical pearls that every optometry professional needs to hear. What You'll Learn: Key indicators …

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#165 The OI Show: Down with OCT with Julie Rodman 12:53

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Send us a text About Dr. Julie Rodman Is the Chief of the Broward Eye Care Institute in Fort Lauderdale, FL and a Professor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She also is the Instructor of Record for Posterior Segment Disease at the College. Her research interests include OCT/OCTA and Vitreoretinal Disease. Dr. Rodman has authored over t…

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#164 The OI Show: Down with OCT with Jeff Sonsino 17:51

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Send us a text About Kaleb Abbott Is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is faculty in both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation where he specializes in complex ocular surface disease and participates in clinical trials/research pertaining to ocular surfac…

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#163 The OI Show: Down with OCT with Mike Cymbor 15:00

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Send us a text About Mike Cymbor Is a dynamic and engaging speaker. He lectures frequently on the topics of glaucoma and advanced diagnostic procedures. He also speaks on diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, dry eye and ocular surface disease. He has a growing interest in the intersection between health, diet and ocular disease. Dr. Cymbor i…

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#162 The OI Show: Down with OCT With Dr. Nate Lighthizer 15:47

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Send us a text About Dr. Lighthizer Born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, Dr. Nate Lighthizer, O.D., F.A.A.O., is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry. Upon graduation, he completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry with an emphasis in Ocular Disease and Laser and Surgical Optometry through Northeastern State University…

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#161 The OI Show: A New Spin in Astigmatism With Dr. Dave Kading 18:14

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Send us a text Astigmatism often flies under the radar, especially in patients with lower degrees. In this episode, Dr. Dave Kading shares his insights on why early correction is crucial, even for mild cases, and how it can impact visual quality over time. Whether you’re a seasoned optometrist or just starting out, you’ll find practical tips on man…