Dr. Brianna Rhue's passion for myopia control runs deep as she grew up in a family of myopes and is married to a neuro-ophthalmologist who shares her passion for myopia research. From how to discuss myopia with parents to the latest research on atropine, these docs dig deep into the diagnosis, discussion, and current and future treatments for this growing epidemic. 

For more information on the STAR Study, visit: https://www.sydnexis.com/pipeline 

Key moments: 

1:32 Guest Intro 

2:48 Family history of myopia and its impact on Dr. Rhue’s journey 

6:07 Myopia control in the US vs. other countries 

7:47 Sharing insights with her neuro-ophthalmologist husband 

10:14 Explaining myopia to parents 12:41 Dr. Rhue’s approach to myopia diagnosis and management 

14:44 Atropine research 

16:16 Atropine safety and dosage 

18:15 The atropine concentration debate 

20:23 How atropine might be working 

23:02 Compounding and safety 

24:27 Changing the standard of care for myopia control 

25:38 Getting parents excited to enroll kids in a study 

29:22 Why formulation matters for atropine 

32:30 “Go outside!” 

36:20 What’s next?

Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.

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