Questions & Answers.  You have questions.  And Jake has answers, especially if they haven’t been covered in one of the other sections of the blog / free guides.  

Many of the topics here originate from your e-mails, or from Quora, or threads in our Facebook group, or even YouTube comments on occasion.  Natural myopia control is a wide ranging and complex subject, and this might be the section to find answers to some of your questions.  Browse and discover!

Third Normalized Glasses!! (From -5.00)

Written By Despina Contributing Optometrist So I am on my third normalized glasses prescription now, after just over 3 months on the program! From my original contact lens prescription of -5.00D in the right eye and -5.50D in the left, I am now wearing -3.50D right and -4.00D left. Just the idea that I am into the mid-myope range is amazing for me, after x-years as a high myope. With the arrival of summer and the constant bright sunlight we [...]

By |5 Diopters, Student Reviews|
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50 Years Young, Making 20/20 GAINS: Shelly Goes -4.00 To -2.75!

Hey, guess what.  Progress report time!One of the things that saves Jakey's sanity quite often, is the awesome, amazing, wonderful invention of automatic e-mail scheduling.  I have no idea how I'd manage to poke you at the right time, check in, see how you're doing.And to tell you fun stories, of course.  I tell you fun stories, and you might remember poor ole Jakey, opt to hit the reply button, and regale and old man with stories of your improving eyesight. [...]

By |4 Diopters, Student Reviews, Video|
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(Quora) How Long Does It Take To Get Used To New Glasses?

It's Quora day.Yesterday I posted a video on YouTube, musing whether @endmyopia is "done".  Done, as in project complete, Jake can go dedicate those three hours a day to other stuff.  If you haven't watched that one yet, here:Give it a thumbs up, subscribe to the channel, you know the drill.Today I stopped by Quora, and I think I might have answered my own question.  Is @endmyopia done?  I was hoping to say yes but apparently it's actually ...As long [...]

By |Myopia, Nearsighted: Q&A, Vision Health|
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Funny Bits: Mike Seems To Enjoy BackTo20/20

As you hopefully know by now, I try to give you as many ways as possible to improve your eyesight.There is of course the blog.  I cover forum stories, I bring you how-to guides, clinical studies, and optometrist thoughts and advice.  There is also YouTube, and a bit of social media (honestly, not feeling the social media - so it's just half-heartedly reposting blog bits).  Lots of options besides BackTo20/20, which is the only option that might involve spending money.It seems [...]

By |Shortsighted: More Guides, Video|
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Hugh (-2.50) Reduces Myopia 40%, Nobody Believes Him

I'm about to get huge trapezius muscles, from all the shrugging I do while reading e-mails (and now also various Youtube and Quora comments - thanks ya'll, talking me into doing Youtube). Here, what I'm talking about: You know how much that sucks, for Hugh? Imagine you find a possible fix for your pesky myopia.  You go out on a limb, against all of what the mainstream says, and you try it.  You go through the trouble of reading this blog and [...]

By |Just With Blog, Low Myopia (2 Diopters & Less), Student Reviews|
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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!