The Focused View: Empowering Eye Care Professionals
"The Focused View" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the eye care industry. Hosted by industry expert Michael Nasser, each episode features in-depth interviews with thought leaders and practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of optometry. With a focus on empowering eye care professionals and elevating the industry, "The Focused View" provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field. Tune in for engaging conversations, expert analysis, and a clear vision for the future of eye care.
The Focused View: Empowering Eye Care Professionals
EP16: Pioneering Myopia Management: Insights from Jagrut Lallu on Innovations, Research, and Practice Integration
As myopia rates surge globally, eye care professionals are faced with the growing challenge of looking for ways to control it. In this episode, Michael Nasser sits down with Jagrut Lallu, a leading expert in myopia management and founder of New Zealand's first myopia control clinic, to understand the science of myopia management and explore technological innovations and collaborative business models to prevent myopia progression.
Jagrut Lallu is an optometrist who is passionate about Myopia management and Keratoconus. He set up the first myopia control clinic in New Zealand in 2009 and is an owner of Rose Optometry (Home of the Rose K lens) in Hamilton, New Zealand. Jagrut also took on an IMI ambassador role for Myopia in New Zealand and the WCO Myopia ambassador role for Asia-Pacific.
Key Topics with Timestamps:
1:50 - Jagrut Lallu's Background as an Eye Care Professional
3:54 - The First Myopia Control Clinic in New Zealand
6:01 - Close Collaboration of Eye Care Professionals in New Zealand
8:28 - Correlation Between Myopia Control and Ortho-K
10:16 - Jagrut Lallu's Involvement with the International Myopia Institute and the World Council of Optometry as an Ambassador for Myopia Control
12:44 - Establishing New Zealand's First Myopia Control Clinic
15:21 - Key Learnings from Running a Myopia Control Clinic
17:25 - Innovations in Ortho-K and Myopia Management
19:44 - The Future of Myopia Control with Red Light Therapy
24:47 - Integrating Myopia Management into Optometry Practices
27:44 - Business Impact of Myopia Management
29:19 - Innovative Marketing Strategies
31:39 - Contributions to New Zealand Eye Research Centre for Myopia Control
35:13 - Collaborative Education and Outreach on Myopia Management
38:36 - Effective Patient Education Strategies
41:08 - Future of Myopia Management
Mentioned Resources:
Orthokeratology: Principles and Practice book by John Mountford, David Ruston, Trusit Dave
Children Myopia Management by Cooper Vision
Connect with Jagrut Lallu:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagrutlallu/
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