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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
How One Doctor Mom Tackled Myopia in Her Kids | Shieva Ghofrany, MD
In Focus
33 minutes
2 months ago
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
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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
