Doctors of Optometry – Managing the Risks of Nearsightedness

Posted on May 26, 2023 (April 22, 2024) by Dr. Holly Ternus

April 27, 2021

A discussion about the increasing prevalence of myopia in today’s society and the implications for patients.

Hosted by Dr. Andrew Bateman and Cheryl Chapman, OD.

Managing the Risks of Nearsightedness. A discussion about the increasing prevalence of myopia in today’s society and the implications for patients.

Myopia today is considered an eye disease, not just a vision condition. Without proper treatment, it can lead to other eye diseases or serious eye health issues like retinal detachments. Myopia can result in restrictions on a driver’s license.

Guest Cheryl Chapman, OD, discusses with Dr. Bateman the main risk factors for myopia and how consumers can make changes to lessen the risks. They also discuss several new treatment options that can slow the progression of myopia.

Take a listen to Episode 4 of Beyond 20/20 from NOA.

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Written by Dr. Holly Ternus

Dr. Holly Ternus is originally from Torrington, Wyoming, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in biological sciences. She graduated with Honors from The New England College of Optometry and completed internships with Honors at South Boston Community Health Center with an emphasis in glaucoma and narrow-angle glaucoma, Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center with an emphasis in ocular disease, Lifetime Eyecare in Houston fitting specialty contact lenses, and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

Dr. Ternus practiced with ophthalmology in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, specializing in ocular disease, dry eye disease, and emergency care. She then transitioned into primary care, fitting specialty contacts for keratoconus, post-RK, corneal ectasia, and irregular corneas.

Dr. Ternus is an active member of the Nebraska Optometric Association, American Optometry Association, and American Academy of Optometry. She received her fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry in 2018 and is a graduate of the Nebraska Optometric Association’s Leadership Institute. She also received her fellowship in the Scleral Lens Education Society and is the first in Nebraska to have completed this honor.

Outside of work, Dr. Ternus enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, snowboarding, skiing, water sports, watching Husker football, and everything that involves being outdoors.

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