How One Doctor Mom Tackled Myopia in Her Kids | Shieva Ghofrany, MD

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany joins pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong, to share her raw, honest journey of navigating myopia treatments for her three kids - from the daily battles over contact lenses to the tough parenting decisions that changed everything. This isn't just medical advice; it's a real mom's story about protecting what matters most. Key Topics: 1. Living Life as a High Myope - The daily reality of severe nearsightedness most people never understand - How vision problems affect confidence and everyday activities - Why prevention becomes so urgent when you know what's coming 2. The Treatment Journey: From Hard Contacts to Eye Drops - Navigating the world of myopia control options as a confused parent - The nightly battles and why some treatments are worth the fight - How technology has evolved to make things easier for families 3. Parenting Through Medical Decisions - When to make treatments non-negotiable (and how to stick to it) - Managing pushback from kids who don't understand the stakes - Balancing medical necessity with normal childhood independence 4. The Knowledge Gap Problem - Why many parents and doctors still don't know these treatments exist - How to advocate for your child when professionals seem uninformed - Finding the right specialists and asking the right questions Follow Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on Instagram ⁠@drshievag⁠ Check out her website to learn more about Dr. Shieva Ghofrany. h⁠ttps://www.drshievag.com/⁠ Want to receive my newsletter? Join our community of health-conscious parents and all-around eye enthusiasts! https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Wednesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrupawong,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Rupa’s YouTube channel Dr. Rupa Wong⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Honolulu Eye Clinic. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about Pinnacle at ⁠learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices