#31: Eye Give a Damn about Myopia Control with Dr. Brianna Rhue

Dr. Brianna Rhue sits down for her second interview with Dr. Allen (‪@DoctorEyeHealth‬ ) and this time she is sharing her passion for myopia control. This passion 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?