91. Making Myopia Matter with Dr. Glenda Aleman

In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Dr. Glenda Aleman,  internationally recognized myopia management and orthokeratology specialist, entrepreneur, educator, and global advocate for childhood vision health.Dr. Glenda first joined the podcast to talk about resilience and building a specialty practice. But in this special Women’s Day episode, the conversation evolves, from building a successful clinic to building a movement to fight the global myopia epidemic.As the CEO and founder of iSmart Vision Care and OK Love Myopia Control Experts, Dr. Glenda has spent years advancing early intervention and education around childhood myopia. Now, she’s taking that mission even further with the launch of the Myopia Brighter Futures Foundation (BFF) — a nonprofit focused on increasing awareness, education, and access to myopia prevention for children and families worldwide.In this episode, we dive into:• The mindset shift from building a practice to building a global mission• The biggest myths parents (and even doctors) still have about myopia• Why myopia should be treated as a public health issue• The vision behind the Myopia Brighter Futures Foundation• Leadership, advocacy, and the power of women driving change in healthcare• What the next 10 years of the myopia movement could look like🎮 We also play a fun “This or That – Future Vision Edition” where Dr. Glenda weighs in on the big debates shaping the future of eye care.🌐 Learn more about Nerdy Optometrist: https://www.nerdyoptometrist.comConnect with Dr. Aleman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenda-aleman-moheeputh/Disclaimer:This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your eye care professional for personalized guidance.#NerdyOptometrist #MyopiaManagement #ChildhoodMyopia #Orthokeratology #WomenInHealthcare #VisionHealth #EyeCareInnovation #PediatricOptometry #FutureOfEyeCare #MyopiaAwarenessSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.