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

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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.

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