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General Vision Health Topics.  Mostly we talk about myopia here, which we don’t consider to be an illness.  While on that subject we do often end up crossing over into related issues that you may encounter, while working to reduce your myopia.

Everything from dry eyes, to the dangers of certain antibiotics, to risks of retinal detachment and glaucoma and lattice degeneration, you’ll find all the vision health related topics in this category.

What is Astigmatism Adding to Harmful Prescription Complexity?

We touch on the subject of what astigmatism is adding in prescription complexity, in the Adult Web Myopia Rehab Program (Installment #53, Week 15). This is well past the core program of the web myopia rehab program. We are now well into discussing all the tweaks in really getting the most out of improving your eyesight. The core work was to eliminate the harmful single-prescription world view created for you by the optic shops. Understanding how to manage eye strain, [...]

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Astigmatism Correction – Doing More Harm Than Good?

The current round of Web Program topics (#52 to #60) discuss the specifics of astigmatism. While there is no one-fits-all answer to the subject of astigmatism correction, there is a set of guidelines and principles to consider.  If you are already in the Web Program, these installments will guide you through likely scenarios, and ways to check your own vision and astigmatism correction.  Let's look at some of the more common realities: If your regular prescription is less than -1.75D, [...]

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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!