7 Year Old Child: Reduced -2.25 D To -1.50 D & Astigmatism Eliminated

Li posts in our Facebook group: Progress update of my 7-year-old son Myopia detected February 2017 (optometrist confirmed) Right -2.25 cyl -0.25 Left -1.5 cyl -0.5 Spectacle introduced. March 2017 (computer check at optical shop) Right -1.75 cyl -0.25 Left -1.5 no cyl Spectacle adjusted. April 2017 (optometrist confirmed) Right -1.50 no cyl Left -1.25 no cyl Spectacle adjusted. Here are the changes we made. I wrote lengthy, but is just a little change. - distance during closed up activities (Children unconsciously see closer when [...]

By |April 18th, 2017|Categories: Child Myopia, Just With Blog, Low Myopia (2 Diopters & Less)|
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(Pro Topic) Nick: Is Time To Equalize Diopters?

Pro topic, Q&A time. Equalizing is a topic we discuss in BackTo20/20, as part of the effort to reduce your diopter complexity as you get closer and closer to not needing to wear glasses for most activities.   Equalizing:  Reducing the difference between left and right eye spherical diopters. Diopter Complexity:  The degree of difference between left and right eye spherical diopters.  Amount of cylinder correction.  Degree of difference between left and right eye cylinder.   The simpler your diopters, the easier the transition to [...]

By |April 17th, 2017|Categories: Glasses, Nearsighted: How To's, Nearsighted: Q&A|
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Cataract Alternative Treatment? Debbie Reduced -8.50 D To -2.50 D

Today let's look at a nice one year progress report involving high myopia as well as a cataract. Debbie is attempting this one in part as alternative cataract treatment, to lower her myopia before considering potentially surgical options.  This one is somewhat complex since it involves work with a cataract (and interesting progress with eye drops), high myopia, and high astigmatism.  Worth a read since it shows just how much you can accomplish before ever considering cataract surgery and potentially limiting your need for high [...]

By |April 16th, 2017|Categories: 6 Diopters, 7 Diopters, 8 Diopters, 9 Diopters, High Myopia (10+ Diopters), Student Reviews|
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Michael: 6 Month CM Update (& 20/20 Gains Rule)

Progress updates, maybe the best part about following endmyopia. Whether you're just getting started, or even if you've been making lots of 20/20 gains, you always will get a boost from reading the updates others are making.  Keeps you motivated, gives you reference points,  so much better than just doing things by yourself all alone. This post, a follow-up of Michael's previous 3 months update. Graphs! You can find the original thread here. Worth pointing out here, the benefit of keeping a log.  Isn't that [...]

By |April 15th, 2017|Categories: Just With Blog|
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NLP?! Optometry Times Advocates Sketchy Sales Tactics To Sell Glasses

Oh boy. What if there was an optician training video out there, advocating the use of subconscious tricks to hard-sell you glasses?  An entirely dodgy 1970's concept to "program" your subconscious brain, used today by optician sales trainers to get you to buy things?  Is that ethical?  Or is that just straight up make-belief comedy? Yikes-town, here we come. Somebody may have to dig out the camera and make a video edit on this topic.   It's hard to even pick a place to start, this is [...]

By |April 14th, 2017|Categories: Questionable Therapy|
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How To Get Independent (Optometrist) Verification Of Improving Eyesight

If you're here reading, you probably wear glasses, and have myopia. Who got you into this mess? Hopefully if you are here reading, you've already experienced some success in reducing your myopia.  You hopefully already have measurable 20/20 gains and are using the awesomeness of this bloglet to keep you motivated and keep learning more tricks. The questions is still here, though.  Who got you into higher and higher myopia? You know exactly who we're talking about.  (*cough-optometrists*) So do you go back to those [...]

By |April 12th, 2017|Categories: Nearsighted: Q&A, Questionable Therapy|
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All contents on this site should be considered research material only.  We are not offering medical advice or treatment or cures for any illnesses. The reduced lens method is strictly experimental. Before considering taking steps to control your own myopia, you should definitely visit a qualified ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eyesight checkup.   Specific diagnoses illnesses aside,  most) myopia may be considered to not be an illness at all.  Most myopia is likely just a matter of environmental strain, and excessive prescription use.  You yourself may be able to control and reduce your own myopia by 1) managing eye strain, 2) conservative prescription lens use, and 3) targeted positive stimulus. We recommend finding a prevention minded optometrist to supplement your journey with professional advice and prescription management help.  While not a requisite, a supportive optometrist may make your journey that much more enjoyable! Potential Side Effects: (1) You may experience astigmatism-like symptoms, especially if you reduce too fast or without paying attention to this (transient) symptom. Search our Youtube channel or Website for 'transient astigmatism'. This can easily be prevented or managed. (2) Some people report an increase in eye floaters when practicing active focus. In general floaters are considered harmless but a sudden increase in floaters should be evaluated by a medical trained professional, as they could be a sign of retinal detachment or other serious medical condition. Generally taking it easy, not over straining, practicing gently and with patience should help. (3) Headaches. You're taking on a very much unsanctioned self-experiment changing diopters. Anytime you overdo things or change too much or aren't educating yourself first, you may expose yourself to strain symptoms. You should be experiencing no pain, headaches, or discomfort if you do things correctly!