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Angel: /* Starting out, should I equalise before reducing correction in both of my eyes? */

2022-02-06T00:34:16Z

Starting out, should I equalise before reducing correction in both of my eyes?

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	It's not recommended to [[equalise]] your correction before making bifocal reductions (both eyes).<ref>{{cite jake\|https://endmyopia.org/sticky-note-timing-diopter-equalizing/}}</ref>		It's not recommended to [[equalise]] your correction before making bifocal reductions (both eyes).<ref>{{cite jake\|https://endmyopia.org/sticky-note-timing-diopter-equalizing/}}</ref>

	This is mostly true when you're starting out. When you're starting out, your priorities should be finding [[Active Focus]], [[fixing your habits]], and getting the basics right so that you can see a real improvement in your eyesight over time. Your priority shouldn't be equalising at this point, as you haven't demonstrated you've gotten everything right to make ''any'' improvement yet.		This is mostly true when you're starting out. When you're starting out, your priorities should be finding [[Active Focus]], [[habits \| fixing your habits]], and getting the basics right so that you can see a real improvement in your eyesight over time. Your priority shouldn't be equalising at this point, as you haven't demonstrated you've gotten everything right to make ''any'' improvement yet.

	See [[Explainer:The Eyesight Improvement Equation]] for what you should be prioritising when starting out.		See [[Explainer:The Eyesight Improvement Equation]] for what you should be prioritising when starting out.

	==How do I train my night vision?==		==How do I train my night vision?==
	The exact same way you improve your day vision - reducing your level of myopia. There is no 'special technique' for training [[night vision]]. Be cautious of anyone attempting to separate the two categories of vision as if they need two different methods for vision improvement.		The exact same way you improve your day vision - reducing your level of myopia. There is no 'special technique' for training [[night vision]]. Be cautious of anyone attempting to separate the two categories of vision as if they need two different methods for vision improvement.

Angel: /* What are the steps? */

2022-02-04T19:35:05Z

What are the steps?

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	{{Main\|Explainer:The Eyesight Improvement Equation}}		{{Main\|Explainer:The Eyesight Improvement Equation}}
	The steps:		[[The steps]]:

	:1. Manage [[close-up]] effectively to avoid worsening your vision		:1. Manage [[close-up]] effectively to avoid worsening your vision
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	Please know that you cannot fix your eyes in the long term by following a 'simple list of steps'. This takes '''effort''', and knowledge beyond the list above. The list should give you a framework for what you need to do. Fully read all the materials available to you:		Please know that you cannot fix your eyes in the long term by following a 'simple list of steps'. This takes '''effort''', and knowledge beyond the list above. The list should give you a framework for what you need to do. Fully read all the materials available to you:
	{{Readables}}		{{Readables}}

	Jake summarises 'the steps' in this video.		Jake summarises 'the steps' in this video.
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NottNott: america

2020-10-24T08:41:12Z

america

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	If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.		If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.
	===Do I Active Focus with both eyes at the same time?===		===Do I Active Focus with both eyes at the same time?===
	'''Yes''', there isn't really a benefit to Active Focusing with one eye instead of both. The exception is if you specifically [[~~equalising~~]] and trying to only improve one eye, sometimes by [[patching]].		'''Yes''', there isn't really a benefit to Active Focusing with one eye instead of both. The exception is if you specifically [[equalizing]] and trying to only improve one eye, sometimes by [[patching]].

	==Can I improve my eyesight despite a lot of screen time?==		==Can I improve my eyesight despite a lot of screen time?==

NottNott: Do I Active Focus with both eyes at the same time?

2020-10-24T08:38:36Z

Do I Active Focus with both eyes at the same time?

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	If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.		If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.
			===Do I Active Focus with both eyes at the same time?===
			'''Yes''', there isn't really a benefit to Active Focusing with one eye instead of both. The exception is if you specifically [[equalising]] and trying to only improve one eye, sometimes by [[patching]].

	==Can I improve my eyesight despite a lot of screen time?==		==Can I improve my eyesight despite a lot of screen time?==

NottNott at 08:57, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T08:57:39Z

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	==EndMyopia==		==EndMyopia==

NottNott at 08:57, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T08:57:16Z

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	==EndMyopia==		==EndMyopia==

Divenal: /* When do I wear normalized, when do I wear differentials? */ surely you need three : diffs, norms and full 20/20 for driving.

2020-06-30T08:10:22Z

When do I wear normalized, when do I wear differentials?: surely you need three : diffs, norms and full 20/20 for driving.

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	When driving at night, it is strongly recommended that you wear '''full correction''' glasses, that are more powerful than your normalized. Leave no room for error.		When driving at night, it is strongly recommended that you wear '''full correction''' glasses, that are more powerful than your normalized. Leave no room for error.

	You only need two pairs of glasses. Don't wear loads of different pairs of normalised and differentials for different focal distances, you only need two.		You only need two reduced pairs of glasses. Don't wear loads of different pairs of normalised and differentials for different focal distances, you only need two.
	=====I'm indoors, should I wear normalized or differentials?=====		=====I'm indoors, should I wear normalized or differentials?=====
	{{quote\|[[Normalized]] are worn for '''all distance vision activities'''. [[Differentials]] are worn, '''exclusively''', for close-up work with a fixed [[focal distance]]. Most of the time this is a screen.\|This FAQ}}		{{quote\|[[Normalized]] are worn for '''all distance vision activities'''. [[Differentials]] are worn, '''exclusively''', for close-up work with a fixed [[focal distance]]. Most of the time this is a screen.\|This FAQ}}

NottNott: /* Do I wear normalized (reduced lenses) when doing Active Focus? */

2020-06-29T22:21:07Z

Do I wear normalized (reduced lenses) when doing Active Focus?

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	Always read the blog, and maybe ask some people after that if you've read around thoroughly {{smiley}}		Always read the blog, and maybe ask some people after that if you've read around thoroughly {{smiley}}
	===Do I wear ~~normalized (reduced lenses)~~ when doing Active Focus?===		===Do I wear glasses when doing Active Focus?===
	If you have moderate to high myopia (above 2 diopters), '''yes, you need normalized to do Active Focus''', and improve your vision. You can Active Focus close-up objects without normalized, but this is never as effective as [[distance vision]] with normalized for improving vision.		If you have moderate to high myopia (above 2 diopters), '''yes, you need [[normalized]] glasses to do Active Focus''', and improve your vision. You can Active Focus close-up objects without normalized, but this is never as effective as [[distance vision]] with normalized for improving vision.

	If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.		If you have [[low myopia]] (under 2 diopters): may not need to wear glasses when doing Active Focus to improve your eyesight. '''If in doubt''', wear an appopriately reduced pair of normalized as appropriate.

Viceroy Sam: /* What is the difference between normalized and differentials? */typos fixed: severly → severely

2020-06-22T13:59:07Z

What is the difference between normalized and differentials?: typos fixed: severly → severely

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	==Glasses and lenses==		==Glasses and lenses==
	===What is the difference between normalized and differentials?===		===What is the difference between normalized and differentials?===
	[[Normalized]] are [[distance vision]] glasses. They are typically undercorrected from [[20/20]] (what an [[optometrist]] would give you) by no more than '''0.25 diopters'''. Exceptions are made, usually in the 7+ diopter range. In the majority of cases, reducing any more than 0.25 diopters can be ~~severly~~ counterproductive.		[[Normalized]] are [[distance vision]] glasses. They are typically undercorrected from [[20/20]] (what an [[optometrist]] would give you) by no more than '''0.25 diopters'''. Exceptions are made, usually in the 7+ diopter range. In the majority of cases, reducing any more than 0.25 diopters can be severely counterproductive.

	[[Differentials]] are glasses used exclusively for [[close-up]]. This is usually for monitors and screens. These glasses are '''severely undercorrected''' for any distance vision, and correct you just enough to see the screen at a comfortable distance. Differentials should provide a [[blur horizon]] that is comfortable.		[[Differentials]] are glasses used exclusively for [[close-up]]. This is usually for monitors and screens. These glasses are '''severely undercorrected''' for any distance vision, and correct you just enough to see the screen at a comfortable distance. Differentials should provide a [[blur horizon]] that is comfortable.

NottNott: /* What are the steps? */

2020-06-22T01:23:45Z

What are the steps?

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	::No more than 0.25 diopter undercorrection		::No more than 0.25 diopter undercorrection
	:3. The hardest thing: [[Active Focus]] and doing it as a habit when you are engaged in distance vision		:3. The hardest thing: [[Active Focus]] and doing it as a habit when you are engaged in distance vision
	::This can take a long time, be [[Explainer:Patience\|patient]]		::This can take a long time, be [[Explainer:Patience\|patient]]. A lot of people give up here.
	:4. Be sure to get distance vision in your life, preferably daily		:4. Be sure to get distance vision in your life, preferably daily
	::Without distance vision, you won't improve		::Without distance vision, you won't improve