
If you’re a parent and your child was just told they’re nearsighted (or myopic), you probably have a lot of questions. What does this mean? Will it get worse? What should you do next? In this episode, Dr. Shefali Miglani sits down with Dr. Marie Homa-Paladino—an optometrist, mom of two nearsighted kids, and a national expert in myopia management. They talk parent-to-parent about what’s happening with kids’ vision today, why myopia is on the rise, and what real steps you can take—both at home ...
Jun 3, 2025
31 min

In this episode, host Bob Migliani is joined by dry eye expert Dr. Tim Poirier, an optometrist with over 20 years of experience treating patients in North Carolina. Dr. Poirier shares how his personal story and commitment to service inspired him to go beyond the basics in dry eye care—and how he helped shape one of the region’s most comprehensive dry eye practices. You’ll learn: The story that pushed Dr. Poirier to rethink how he treats dry eyeWhat doctors actually look for during a dry eye e...
Sep 9, 2024
27 min

In this episode of Explain It to Me, Doc, we’re joined by Dr. Wesley and Dr. Holland of Complete Eye Care of Medina to explore one of the most common and underdiagnosed ocular conditions: dry eye disease. Together, we discuss: The underlying causes of dry eye, including inflammation, lifestyle factors, and age-related changesThe symptoms that patients often overlook or misattributeThe diagnostic process and what a dry eye evaluation entailsThe latest treatment options, including at-home care ...
Aug 26, 2024
27 min
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