Endmyopia Wiki - User contributions [en]

Bates Method

2020-06-20T22:35:01Z

Laurens: rebooted this article. should be informative and not condescending now

[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bates_(physician) Dr. William Horatio Bates]] was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce a persons dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights are build upon the knowledge that was available at that time.

A copy of his original work can be found [[https://cleareyesight-batesmethod.info/id148.html here]] under "Original Issue of Better Eyesight, Nov., 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"

[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_method Bates method]] is a modern interpretation of his teachings and contemporary practitioners believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse ones [[myopia]].

Endmyopia is based on the premise that prolonged [[hyperopic defocus]] causes [[axial elongation]]. In short this means that the focal point isn't projected properly on the retina, but just behind it. This in turn provides the stimulus for the eyeball to elongate, given that the focal point is in this displaced position over a prolonged period of time. Endmyopia's approach is to put the focal point a little bit in front of the retina (also known as "[[myopic defocus]]"). This will cause the eyeball to shorten again over time if this is done in a controlled and certain manner.
Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide this stimulus. This renders the use of Bates Method hard (if not impossible) to fully get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.

Similar to Bates' approach, Endmyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' teachings provide for some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises present in Bates Method can be utilized to relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. Endmyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with providing oneself with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.

==Some of Bates' eye exercises==
===Palming===
Palming is placing hands over the eyes for a certain amount of time. This is done with the intention of reducing stress on the eyeball. This is a [[Bates method]] practice that can be disregarded, as it does not address the causality of how eyesight improves.

Like many Bates method practices, palming may be used to temporarily reduce [[eye strain]]. However, it is always better to resolve the core causes of eye strain, like uncorrected vision and bad close-up habits.
===Swinging===
'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the [[Bates Method]].

There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes
moving relative to each other, it gains information about the relative distances of those planes, which it would
not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). It might be able to use that extra information in some useful way.

It would do no harm to give it a try while you're looking out the window anyway, while observing the
[[20-20-20-Rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful. If nothing else, it will give the neighbors
across the road something to talk about.

==Further references==

If you want to indulge yourself some more in myopia reversal history, having a look at the [[https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/Five_Health_Classics/BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight%20Without%20Glasses%20%281962%29.pdf work]] of Dr. Harry Benjamin is definitely worth it. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings. You can find some noteworthy (rudimentary) concepts present in Endmyopia in that book.

[[Category:Unicorn Farming]]
[[Category:Articles]]

Near induced transient myopia

2020-06-20T22:07:03Z

Laurens: Redirected page to Pseudomyopia

#Redirect [[Pseudomyopia]]

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-06-14T06:43:22Z

Laurens:

[[File:EMBoxLogoTransparent.png|right|200px]]
'''Welcome to EndMyopia''', the prime place on the internet for regaining your own natural eyesight and reversing your [[myopia]].

Knowledge is really key when it comes to making long-term improvements in your eyesight. You should watch as many of the videos listed below as you can, and comprehensively review the [{{yt}} YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] throughout your journey.
==Why your myopia happened in the first place==
{{Main article|Why myopia gets worse over time}}
::''' Animated explanation'''
<embedvideo service="vimeo">https://vimeo.com/370725217</embedvideo>

==Starting out==

'''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight'''

<youtube>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk</youtube>

You can sign up for the comprehensive free 7-day email course at the bottom of the [{{em}} EndMyopia website].


==Good resources and articles for newcomers==
[[File:Cute cat with glasses and tie reading laptop.gif|right]]
The [{{yt}} EndMyopia YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] are invaluable resources for improving your eyesight.

Experience has shown many times that without adequate knowledge of the process, people are really unlikely to make any improvements in their eyesight. There is always more to learn about vision improvement, and you should not be afraid to spend significant amounts of time reading the resources already available to you.

You are likely to make mistakes along this journey: there is trial and error as you perfect the approach taken to improving vision. The basic ideas are really simple to understand, but there is a lot of nuance in how to apply them, and this can take time to understand fully.

====Good vision habits to get started with====
* Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]]
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing If you can see your phone/tablet screen '''clearly''' without glasses, you should do so].

====[[Differentials]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use Proper differentials for starters]

====[[Normalized]]====
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]
====[[Active Focus]]====

*[[Guide:How_to_find_Active_Focus|Guide: How to find Active Focus]]

*[https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/ There is a category of blog posts about Active Focus here.]

====[[Measurement tools]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html EndMyopia cm calculator]
* [https://endmyopia.org/charts/ Charts]
* [https://endmyopia.org/measure/ Measurement]
* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]
====[[Low myopia]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/ Blog posts about dealing with low myopia]

==Troubleshooting==
Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia's [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other sections relevant to you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill in the relevant search item there.

Here are some search terms to help you get started:

* “first differentials” and “first normalized”.
* For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
* Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.
==Community==
* [[List:Community YouTubers|Community YouTubers]]

==See also==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Guides]]

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-06-14T06:42:01Z

Laurens: /* Active Focus */

[[File:EMBoxLogoTransparent.png|right|200px]]
'''Welcome to EndMyopia''', the best place anywhere on the internet for regaining your own natural eyesight and reversing your [[myopia]].

Knowledge is really key when it comes to making long-term improvements in your eyesight. You should watch as many of the videos listed below as you can, and comprehensively review the [{{yt}} YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] throughout your journey.
==Why your myopia happened in the first place==
{{Main article|Why myopia gets worse over time}}
::''' Animated explanation'''
<embedvideo service="vimeo">https://vimeo.com/370725217</embedvideo>

==Starting out==

'''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight'''

<youtube>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk</youtube>

You can sign up for the comprehensive free 7-day email course at the bottom of the [{{em}} EndMyopia website].


==Good resources and articles for newcomers==
[[File:Cute cat with glasses and tie reading laptop.gif|right]]
The [{{yt}} EndMyopia YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] are invaluable resources for improving your eyesight.

Experience has shown many times that without adequate knowledge of the process, people are really unlikely to make any improvements in their eyesight. There is always more to learn about vision improvement, and you should not be afraid to spend significant amounts of time reading the resources already available to you.

You are likely to make mistakes along this journey: there is trial and error as you perfect the approach taken to improving vision. The basic ideas are really simple to understand, but there is a lot of nuance in how to apply them, and this can take time to understand fully.

====Good vision habits to get started with====
* Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]]
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing If you can see your phone/tablet screen '''clearly''' without glasses, you should do so].

====[[Differentials]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use Proper differentials for starters]

====[[Normalized]]====
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]
====[[Active Focus]]====

*[[Guide:How_to_find_Active_Focus|Guide: How to find Active Focus]]

*[https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/ There is a category of blog posts about Active Focus here.]

====[[Measurement tools]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html EndMyopia cm calculator]
* [https://endmyopia.org/charts/ Charts]
* [https://endmyopia.org/measure/ Measurement]
* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]
====[[Low myopia]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/ Blog posts about dealing with low myopia]

==Troubleshooting==
Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia's [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other sections relevant to you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill in the relevant search item there.

Here are some search terms to help you get started:

* “first differentials” and “first normalized”.
* For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
* Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.
==Community==
* [[List:Community YouTubers|Community YouTubers]]

==See also==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Guides]]

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-06-14T06:38:55Z

Laurens: /* Active Focus */

[[File:EMBoxLogoTransparent.png|right|200px]]
'''Welcome to EndMyopia''', the best place anywhere on the internet for regaining your own natural eyesight and reversing your [[myopia]].

Knowledge is really key when it comes to making long-term improvements in your eyesight. You should watch as many of the videos listed below as you can, and comprehensively review the [{{yt}} YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] throughout your journey.
==Why your myopia happened in the first place==
{{Main article|Why myopia gets worse over time}}
::''' Animated explanation'''
<embedvideo service="vimeo">https://vimeo.com/370725217</embedvideo>

==Starting out==

'''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight'''

<youtube>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk</youtube>

You can sign up for the comprehensive free 7-day email course at the bottom of the [{{em}} EndMyopia website].


==Good resources and articles for newcomers==
[[File:Cute cat with glasses and tie reading laptop.gif|right]]
The [{{yt}} EndMyopia YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] are invaluable resources for improving your eyesight.

Experience has shown many times that without adequate knowledge of the process, people are really unlikely to make any improvements in their eyesight. There is always more to learn about vision improvement, and you should not be afraid to spend significant amounts of time reading the resources already available to you.

You are likely to make mistakes along this journey: there is trial and error as you perfect the approach taken to improving vision. The basic ideas are really simple to understand, but there is a lot of nuance in how to apply them, and this can take time to understand fully.

====Good vision habits to get started with====
* Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]]
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing If you can see your phone/tablet screen '''clearly''' without glasses, you should do so].

====[[Differentials]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use Proper differentials for starters]

====[[Normalized]]====
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]
====[[Active Focus]]====

*[https://wiki.endmyopia.org/wiki/Guide:How_to_find_Active_Focus Guide: How to find Active Focus]

*[https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/ There is a category of blog posts about Active Focus here.]

====[[Measurement tools]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html EndMyopia cm calculator]
* [https://endmyopia.org/charts/ Charts]
* [https://endmyopia.org/measure/ Measurement]
* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]
====[[Low myopia]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/ Blog posts about dealing with low myopia]

==Troubleshooting==
Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia's [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other sections relevant to you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill in the relevant search item there.

Here are some search terms to help you get started:

* “first differentials” and “first normalized”.
* For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
* Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.
==Community==
* [[List:Community YouTubers|Community YouTubers]]

==See also==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Guides]]

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-06-14T06:31:52Z

Laurens: /* Active Focus */

[[File:EMBoxLogoTransparent.png|right|200px]]
'''Welcome to EndMyopia''', the best place anywhere on the internet for regaining your own natural eyesight and reversing your [[myopia]].

Knowledge is really key when it comes to making long-term improvements in your eyesight. You should watch as many of the videos listed below as you can, and comprehensively review the [{{yt}} YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] throughout your journey.
==Why your myopia happened in the first place==
{{Main article|Why myopia gets worse over time}}
::''' Animated explanation'''
<embedvideo service="vimeo">https://vimeo.com/370725217</embedvideo>

==Starting out==

'''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight'''

<youtube>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk</youtube>

You can sign up for the comprehensive free 7-day email course at the bottom of the [{{em}} EndMyopia website].


==Good resources and articles for newcomers==
[[File:Cute cat with glasses and tie reading laptop.gif|right]]
The [{{yt}} EndMyopia YouTube channel] and [{{em}} the blog] are invaluable resources for improving your eyesight.

Experience has shown many times that without adequate knowledge of the process, people are really unlikely to make any improvements in their eyesight. There is always more to learn about vision improvement, and you should not be afraid to spend significant amounts of time reading the resources already available to you.

You are likely to make mistakes along this journey: there is trial and error as you perfect the approach taken to improving vision. The basic ideas are really simple to understand, but there is a lot of nuance in how to apply them, and this can take time to understand fully.

====Good vision habits to get started with====
* Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]]
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing If you can see your phone/tablet screen '''clearly''' without glasses, you should do so].

====[[Differentials]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use Proper differentials for starters]

====[[Normalized]]====
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]
====[[Active Focus]]====

*[[Guide:How_to_find_Active_Focus]]

*[https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/ There is a category of blog posts about Active Focus here.]

====[[Measurement tools]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html EndMyopia cm calculator]
* [https://endmyopia.org/charts/ Charts]
* [https://endmyopia.org/measure/ Measurement]
* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]
====[[Low myopia]]====
* [https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/ Blog posts about dealing with low myopia]

==Troubleshooting==
Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia's [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other sections relevant to you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill in the relevant search item there.

Here are some search terms to help you get started:

* “first differentials” and “first normalized”.
* For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
* Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.
==Community==
* [[List:Community YouTubers|Community YouTubers]]

==See also==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Guides]]

User talk:Laurens

2020-06-12T20:42:10Z

Laurens:

Thanks Andrew, I just put the concept for the '''Start your improvement here''' page into this wiki. It will require some polishing and better linking, but it's a start. Good to be onboard!
I'll insert a copy of the AF Guide from Le Meow later on. Enough Wiki-editing for the day :D.
-[[User:Laurens|Laurens]] ([[User talk:Laurens|talk]]) 12:00, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

==Welcome, bureaucrat!==
Enjoy the tools. Still waiting on getting the wiki configured. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:53, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

== On using talk pages ==

No problem Laurens. To leave a signature, type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> for your sig and a timestamp, or <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> for just your signature. This will autofill to this: -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 12:36, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

== Great going Andrew ==

I'm really impressed with your work so far. Amazing! I just converted the AF Guide from Le Meow onto here. In time for the "Grand opening :D"

[[User:Laurens|Laurens]] ([[User talk:Laurens|talk]]) 19:37, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
:Glad you like it so far! In future - you'll want to contact me on [[user talk:NottNott|my talk page]]. Or, you can contact me from any page using <nowiki>{{re|NottNott}}</nowiki> - this sends a notification to me. {{smiley}} -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:42, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

== The Bates Page ==
{{re|NottNott}}: Do you mind if I hack into the Bates page a bit? I share your stance on it being B$, but right now it's not as "neutral" as it should be and with this being how it is now, it could scare off new-comers.

[[User:Laurens|Laurens]] ([[User talk:Laurens|talk]]) 20:41, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

User talk:Laurens

2020-06-12T19:37:40Z

Laurens:

Guide:How to find Active Focus

2020-06-12T19:34:54Z

Laurens: Active Focus: Start Here

One of the key principles and an essential part of the foundation of Endmyopia is Active Focus. This guide covers the basics on Active Focus and how to discover it for yourself.

''How does it work?''

Endmyopia works by leaving you a little under-corrected for close-up and distance. This ensures that your eyes see a small amount of blur (more specifically, myopic defocus). It’s then necessary to clear up the remaining blur, to achieve clarity. Active Focus is the mechanism that enables your eyes and visual cortex to bridge that small gap between blur and clarity.

''How do you get it to work?''

This is a complex thing to work out and it’s different for everyone. It’s easiest to start with some simple text in a clear-cut and nicely contrasted font – in a book, for instance. You need to hold it at a distance that gives you a little bit of blur. You then pick a simple word and stare at it, in a relaxed and concentrated fashion. Looking at that word, you tell yourself that you want to see it clearly. You look, appreciate the word, and employ your will to get that word to come into focus. You can blink gently, of course, '''but make sure that you don’t try to blink or squint that word into focus'''. It’s best if it clears up by just looking at it – the word coming into focus more or less on its own.

It’s very nicely explained by Jake in these videos:
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtL9rL-u_7g</embedvideo>

<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzzkC6qIpV0</embedvideo>

''How long will it take for me to learn Active Focus?''

This is very personal and there’s a wide range in terms of time required to acquire this skill. Some people get the hang of it within the first 5 minutes of trying. For others, it can take several months to master. It does not matter how long it takes for you to learn this skill. The important thing is that you don’t give up and keep trying.

''How long do I need to hold onto the clarity?''

You try to hold on to the clear word as long as reasonably and comfortably achievable. This can be as little as a second at first. Over time, this will increase, as you become more acquainted with this skill. It’s important that you don’t squint or over-strain yourself in any way practicing Active Focus. Utilizing it should be something that’s achieved in a relaxed manner, without requiring much effort. If you have issues where Active Focus is not becoming persistent, have a look here:

<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-ZblT8Zg84</embedvideo>

''How often should I practice Active Focus?''

It’s important to realize that Active Focus should become a habit and something that happens subconsciously. You can practice it as much as you like, as long as you don’t strain yourself in doing so. Over time, Active Focus will become second nature. At that point you will no longer have to actively exercise it. Jake lays it out quite nicely in this video:

<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQXqHXtpDp4</embedvideo>

''What are common things that affect Active Focus?''

* First and foremost it’s important to realize that your overall well-being is of great influence on Active Focus being able to function properly. If you are feeling stressed, under the weather, lacking sleep, or even sick, you will notice that it’s much harder, if not impossible, for Active Focus to work its magic. Don’t push yourself too hard and try again when you are well-rested and feeling better.
* The other main thing is the amount of good (and preferably natural) lighting that is available. If this is insufficient it can affect Active Focus profoundly.

''What are normal side effects of practicing Active Focus?''

* You may feel a little headache and pain or pressure in your eyes. This is completely normal and it happens because your eyes and your brain start working actively on seeing clearly again. They didn’t have to do that before, because your corrective lenses took care of it. It’s similar to starting a new exercise with sports, where you get some sore muscles the first couple of times, waiting for your body to adapt to this new stimulus. If this is the case for you, it should be gone in no more than a week. Keep in mind that it shouldn’t amount to more than a little discomfort. If it does cause more discomfort there could be something else that needs addressing. A confounder such as ciliary muscle spasm, being under- or overcorrected by too much, or even something in the eye itself could play a role. Consider looking into these matters if this occurs.
* You may start to see double/misaligned vision and halos surrounding the text or object that you are looking at and trying to clear up. This is totally normal. It’s a sign that your eyes and visual cortex are adapting to bring that bundle of light into focus. If you are stuck with nothing but double/misaligned vision and Active Focus isn’t working on it (which is very common), have a look here: Resolving Double/misaligned vision 132.
* You may experience watery eyes while practicing Active Focus, especially outside. This is nothing to worry about, it happens to some and is usually gone within a minute. This could also be a sign of having dry eyes.

Important links that you’ll want to have a look at if this concept is still eluding you:

The active focus link list: https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/
The explanation from the 7-day email guide: https://endmyopia.org/day-77-active-focus-key-stimulus-for-better-eyesight/

Good luck on acquiring this habit, it will be a great skill for you and your eyes!

==See also==
* [[Community:A Million Ways to Find Active Focus|A Million Ways to Find Active Focus]].

==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Guides]]

Endmyopia:ToDo

2020-05-20T12:09:24Z

Laurens: /* Guides */

This is a temporary and highly attention attracting sidebar topic, intended for people to '''write down the must have essentials of the wiki that we need to complete''', before we go ahead and let more of the general public see the wiki.

Wiki will be prominent on the front of the website, maybe a mass email sent out, pinned in the FB group, maybe youtube video promoting it, '''who knows'''. How can the Wiki be expected to be promoted if it has '''no content'''? xP

We're crowdsourcing what we believe to be the essential articles and things that should be completed to an acceptable standard before going ahead and promoting the wiki down below. '''Please contribute to the ToDo list'''. Follow the syntax that already exists down below to add to the ToDo list, and be sure to sign off on your contributions with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This will leave your '''wiki username signature''', so people know who put what task where.

If something isn't crucial to get to an acceptable standard before publishing the wiki, don't put it on the list. The list is just for the most important things to get right :)

==Content==
#[[Differentials]]
#[[Normalized]]
#[[Active Focus]]
#[[Bates Method]]
#[[Blur horizon]]
#[[Pseudomyopia]] -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 15:06, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#[[Frequently Asked Questions]] needs to be made as a priority. <s>Decapitalise the 'a' and the 'q' because it's calmer and looks less scammy.</s> Actually I like capital letters now. Practically copy and paste the current FAQ into here, and expand on sections with funny images and stuff -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:52, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
===Guides===
#Start your improvement guide - concept up at: [[Start-here|Start your improvement here]]
#[[How to reduce guide]]
#[[Main reason myopia progresses guide]]
#[[How to read a prescription guide]]
These will have their own 'Guide:' namespace when we get around to it, for now create them and they will be moved later. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:06, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

==Formatting==
#Most articles should start with the term they are describing in '''bold'''. Which I haven't done. Oops, let's go back and sort that out (at some point) -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:52, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#Reflists, and referencing. I don't even think the wiki is configged to handle these yet. When the wiki is configured there will be extensions that will make this possible and easy. Main sources used will be the blog, and clinical studies. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:01, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

==Policy & Meta==
# [[Special:LonelyPages]] ideally would be empty. [[User:Sam.Watson|Sam.Watson]] ([[User talk:Sam.Watson|talk]]) 21:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
# [[Special:WantedPages]] should be minimized. This page will naturally grow as we add content, and is ripe grounds for contributors to pick something that needs researching or cross-linking. [[User:Dlskidmore|Dlskidmore]] ([[User talk:Dlskidmore|talk]]) 19:42, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#We need LOADS of redirects. Redirects redirect one term (e.g 'Bates method') to another ('Bates '''M'''ethod'). To make a redirect, type <code>#REDIRECT [[ArticleName]]</code> as the ENTIRE article. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
# Gotta write those policies. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
##[https://wiki.endmyopia.org/index.php/Special:PrefixIndex?prefix=&namespace=4 The policies are found here]. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 22:32, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

==Backend stuff==
'''See [[User:NottNott/ToDo]] ;)

==Things we shouldn't do but I want to do==
#Humour articles, like 'how much do you get paid to edit the wiki?'. We'll have a fake table with all of the rates for how much each edit costs and everything. Appropriately marked with a 'humour' notice at the top of the article that nobody can miss.
##Like just a bunch of satire articles roasting how people think this is all fake in general. This lets everyone inside the Endmyopia echo chamber giggle to themselves. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#[[Pictures of Jake Steiner wearing glasses]]. Super-duper daft article, maybe not a good idea. '' 'hurr durr, nobody's ever seen Jake in glasses' '' I am intelligent -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:08, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

Endmyopia:ToDo

2020-05-20T12:07:58Z

Laurens: /* Guides */

This is a temporary and highly attention attracting sidebar topic, intended for people to '''write down the must have essentials of the wiki that we need to complete''', before we go ahead and let more of the general public see the wiki.

Wiki will be prominent on the front of the website, maybe a mass email sent out, pinned in the FB group, maybe youtube video promoting it, '''who knows'''. How can the Wiki be expected to be promoted if it has '''no content'''? xP

We're crowdsourcing what we believe to be the essential articles and things that should be completed to an acceptable standard before going ahead and promoting the wiki down below. '''Please contribute to the ToDo list'''. Follow the syntax that already exists down below to add to the ToDo list, and be sure to sign off on your contributions with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This will leave your '''wiki username signature''', so people know who put what task where.

If something isn't crucial to get to an acceptable standard before publishing the wiki, don't put it on the list. The list is just for the most important things to get right :)

==Content==
#[[Differentials]]
#[[Normalized]]
#[[Active Focus]]
#[[Bates Method]]
#[[Blur horizon]]
#[[Pseudomyopia]] -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 15:06, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#[[Frequently Asked Questions]] needs to be made as a priority. <s>Decapitalise the 'a' and the 'q' because it's calmer and looks less scammy.</s> Actually I like capital letters now. Practically copy and paste the current FAQ into here, and expand on sections with funny images and stuff -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:52, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
===Guides===
#[[Start your improvement guide]] - done already: [[Start-here|Start your improvement here]]
#[[How to reduce guide]]
#[[Main reason myopia progresses guide]]
#[[How to read a prescription guide]]
These will have their own 'Guide:' namespace when we get around to it, for now create them and they will be moved later. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:06, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

==Formatting==
#Most articles should start with the term they are describing in '''bold'''. Which I haven't done. Oops, let's go back and sort that out (at some point) -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:52, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#Reflists, and referencing. I don't even think the wiki is configged to handle these yet. When the wiki is configured there will be extensions that will make this possible and easy. Main sources used will be the blog, and clinical studies. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:01, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

==Policy & Meta==
# [[Special:LonelyPages]] ideally would be empty. [[User:Sam.Watson|Sam.Watson]] ([[User talk:Sam.Watson|talk]]) 21:02, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
# [[Special:WantedPages]] should be minimized. This page will naturally grow as we add content, and is ripe grounds for contributors to pick something that needs researching or cross-linking. [[User:Dlskidmore|Dlskidmore]] ([[User talk:Dlskidmore|talk]]) 19:42, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#We need LOADS of redirects. Redirects redirect one term (e.g 'Bates method') to another ('Bates '''M'''ethod'). To make a redirect, type <code>#REDIRECT [[ArticleName]]</code> as the ENTIRE article. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 19:57, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
# Gotta write those policies. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:34, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
##[https://wiki.endmyopia.org/index.php/Special:PrefixIndex?prefix=&namespace=4 The policies are found here]. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 22:32, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

==Backend stuff==
'''See [[User:NottNott/ToDo]] ;)

==Things we shouldn't do but I want to do==
#Humour articles, like 'how much do you get paid to edit the wiki?'. We'll have a fake table with all of the rates for how much each edit costs and everything. Appropriately marked with a 'humour' notice at the top of the article that nobody can miss.
##Like just a bunch of satire articles roasting how people think this is all fake in general. This lets everyone inside the Endmyopia echo chamber giggle to themselves. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 21:13, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
#[[Pictures of Jake Steiner wearing glasses]]. Super-duper daft article, maybe not a good idea. '' 'hurr durr, nobody's ever seen Jake in glasses' '' I am intelligent -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:08, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

User talk:Laurens

2020-05-20T12:06:18Z

Laurens:

User talk:Laurens

2020-05-20T11:57:45Z

Laurens:

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-05-20T11:54:15Z

Laurens:

Welcome to EndMyopia, the place where you can regain your own natural eyesight and reverse your myopia. To help you get started we kindly ask you to watch the videos listed below and read carefully through the accompanying sections.

So what’s the basic premise for how myopia happened in the first place? [https://vimeo.com/370725217 This animation] should help you understand that in quite a well laid out manner.

A general explanation of the concepts we use is to be found here:
https://endmyopia.org/how-to-eyesight-improve-five-steps/

Here’s the official '''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight''' video to give you more insight into this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk

Are you intrigued yet? Why not sign up for the comprehensive and free 7-day email course? After that you can consider if you want a mentored and structured approach or undertake this endeavor by yourself, have look here:
https://endmyopia.org/consultations/

Are you already familiar with these concepts and the 7-day free email guide? Here are some more advanced tips to get you underway:

* How do you get to the proper differentials for starters? Read [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use this] (again).

* What about your first normalized? See EndMyopia’s explanatory videos on that here:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]

* So, what’s this Active Focus (AF) thing that’s constantly coming up? Have a look here:
https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/

* Grab your eye-charts and measurement tools here:
https://endmyopia.org/charts/
https://endmyopia.org/measure/

* Extremely useful vision measuring and digital computer tools:
[https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
[http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]

* Please do not forget to utilize the tried and true EM centimeter calculator here:
https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html

* Did you come here with low myopia already or have you come into that realm? Look here for some information that may just be of use:
https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/

* Do you want to hear about all of this from someone else? Go ahead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLgB_5pbB86Gi1qKX9AGVmzqjmWjgQPXQV&v=5Q8D6zWhZno

* Are you still having questions? The following tools are at your disposal:

Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia’s [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other relevant sections for you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill out the relevant search items there.

* We’ve got some search terms to help you get started:

“first differentials” and “first normalized”.
For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.

Check out Endmyopia’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEhYxefHylpSgoiXDWcBrlA Youtube] Channel, there’s lots of great and informative stuff for you to take a look at.

Keep a log of your measurements, progress and post updates to share with and inspire others. Good luck!

User talk:Laurens

2020-05-20T10:59:48Z

Laurens: /* Welcome, bureaucrat! */

Thanks Andrew, I just put the concept for the '''Start your improvement here''' page into this wiki. It will require some polishing and better linking, but it's a start. Good to be onboard!

==Welcome, bureaucrat!==
Enjoy the tools. Still waiting on getting the wiki configured. -[[User:NottNott|NottNott]] ([[User talk:NottNott|talk]]) 10:53, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Guide:Start your improvement here

2020-05-20T10:56:29Z

Laurens: Concept Start your improvement here page

Welcome to EndMyopia, the place where you can regain your own natural eyesight and reverse your myopia. To help you get started we kindly ask you to watch the videos listed below and read carefully through the accompanying sections.

So what’s the basic premise for how myopia happened in the first place? [https://vimeo.com/370725217 This animation] should help you understand that in quite a well laid out manner.

A general explanation of the concepts we use is to be found here: https://endmyopia.org/how-to-eyesight-improve-five-steps/

Here’s the official '''Start Here: Improve your Eyesight''' video to give you more insight into this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU6mJr16huk

Are you intrigued yet? Why not sign up for the comprehensive and free 7-day email course? After that you can consider if you want a mentored and structured approach or undertake this endeavor by yourself, have look here: https://endmyopia.org/consultations/

Are you already familiar with these concepts and the 7-day free email guide? Here are some more advanced tips to get you underway:

* How do you get to the proper differentials for starters? Read [https://endmyopia.org/day-67-differential-glasses-for-close-up-use this] (again).

* What about your first normalized? See EndMyopia’s explanatory videos on that here:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9JphYXQ6A Super Simple 20/50 Rule For Improving Eyesight]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrQb4pCFkQ (How To) Reduce Normalized Diopters (The Guru Way)]

* So, what’s this Active Focus (AF) thing that’s constantly coming up? Have a look here:
https://endmyopia.org/active-focus-links/

* Grab your eye-charts and measurement tools here:
https://endmyopia.org/charts/
https://endmyopia.org/measure/

* Extremely useful vision measuring and digital computer tools:
[https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
[http://michna.com/georg/vision_log_tool_0.1.2.zip Vision log tool for Windows]

* Please do not forget to utilize the tried and true EM centimeter calculator here:
https://endmyopia.org/focal-calculator/calc.html

* Did you come here with low myopia already or have you come into that realm? Look here for some information that may just be of use:
https://endmyopia.org/low-myopia/

* Do you want to hear about all of this from someone else? Go ahead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLgB_5pbB86Gi1qKX9AGVmzqjmWjgQPXQV&v=5Q8D6zWhZno

* Are you still having questions? The following tools are at your disposal:

Consult the [https://endmyopia.org/faqs/ FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions). They are very extensive and may very well answer your questions.
Did you see endmyopia’s [https://endmyopia.org/ blog section]? Hover over (with your mouse) “Blog and How-to’s” and check the “Eyesight How-To’s” and any other relevant sections for you.
Search the blog. Do you know how to search the [https://endmyopia.org/ blog]? Hit the 🔍️ in the upper right corner and fill out the relevant search items there.

* We’ve got some search terms to help you get started:

“first differentials” and “first normalized”.
For astigmatism: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “Astigmatism”, “Cylinder”, “diopter ratio”,
Do you have one “weaker/stronger” eye? Search for: “(reducing) prescription complexity”, “dominant eye” and “diopter ratio”.

Check out Endmyopia’s [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEhYxefHylpSgoiXDWcBrlA Youtube] Channel, there’s lots of great and informative stuff for you to take a look at.

Keep a log of your measurements, progress and post updates to share with and inspire others. Good luck!