Frequently Asked Questions/Skepticism - Revision history

Imperial-beard: Add EndMyopia case-registry dataset + preprint citations (open data)

2026-07-07T03:48:11Z

Add EndMyopia case-registry dataset + preprint citations (open data)

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	That's it - people seem to overcomplicate this stuff for no reason {{smiley}}		That's it - people seem to overcomplicate this stuff for no reason {{smiley}}
	==Citations==		==Citations==

			For readers weighing the evidence base directly: the reported cases are collected in a public, DOI-registered dataset ([https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21016340 273 adult cases, CC-BY-4.0]) and analysed in an open preprint ([https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21230819 Steiner 2026]). The data are self-reported and self-measured (not a clinical trial), but source-linked and downloadable for independent scrutiny.

Angel: /* Are the bad reviews being hidden? */

2023-03-13T22:28:22Z

Are the bad reviews being hidden?

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	Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-bad-reviews/ Endmyopia: All The Bad Reviews O_0]		Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-bad-reviews/ Endmyopia: All The Bad Reviews O_0]

			Here's [https://www.cityheadshots.com/advice-blog/how-plus-lens-therapy-almost-made-me-blind a bad review of plus lens therapy]

	There's people who did EM and also regressed.		There's people who did EM and also regressed.

Angel: /* How would I recognise an eyesight scam? */

2022-10-25T18:27:39Z

How would I recognise an eyesight scam?

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	[[Dr._Carr\|Dr. Carr]] thinks the way EndMyopia works is actually that we're flattening our lenses. There is apparently a forum conversation with Dr. Carr if you have access to the forum.		[[Dr._Carr\|Dr. Carr]] thinks the way EndMyopia works is actually that we're flattening our lenses. There is apparently a forum conversation with Dr. Carr if you have access to the forum.

	==How would I recognise an eyesight scam?==		==How would I recognise an eyesight scam?==Reddit: [https://www.reddit.com/r/myopia/comments/fg05t8/is_endmyopia_a_scam/ Is endmyopia a scam?]

	A massive '''"BUY NOW"''' button is always something to be concerned about. We're very clear about the fact you do not need to purchase anything from us to improve your eyesight.		A massive '''"BUY NOW"''' button is always something to be concerned about. We're very clear about the fact you do not need to purchase anything from us to improve your eyesight.

	Anything that preaches [[eye exercises]] and feel good stuff like [[healing crystals]] is also not going to improve your eyesight, but it will make the person who buys these things ''feel'' as if they are improving their eyesight.		Anything that preaches [[eye exercises]] and feel good stuff like [[healing crystals]] is also not going to improve your eyesight, but it will make the person who buys these things ''feel'' as if they are improving their eyesight.

	{{jake says\|First, you want to make a finer distinction, between the well-intentioned by nonetheless worthless content online, and genuinely willful scams.		{{jake says\|First, you want to make a finer distinction, between the well-intentioned by nonetheless worthless content online, and genuinely willful scams.

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	Let us know when you find scams. We’ll make an effort to put together a scam-directory of sorts, at some point. Scams hurt everybody, not least of all the guys who legitimately want to help you recover your eyesight.}}		Let us know when you find scams. We’ll make an effort to put together a scam-directory of sorts, at some point. Scams hurt everybody, not least of all the guys who legitimately want to help you recover your eyesight.}}

	==Is EndMyopia a cult?==		==Is EndMyopia a cult?==

Angel: /* Where are the negative reviews? */

2022-10-25T02:43:37Z

Where are the negative reviews?

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	== Where are the negative reviews?==		== Where are the negative reviews?==

	[[Negative reviews\|~~Here~~]]		'''[[Negative reviews\|Click here]]''' for an incomplete list of negative reviews

	==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==		==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==

Angel: /* Where are the negative reviews? */

2022-10-25T02:43:04Z

Where are the negative reviews?

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	== Where are the negative reviews?==		== Where are the negative reviews?==

	[[Negative reviews]]		[[Negative reviews\|Here]]

	==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==		==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==

Angel: /* Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources */

2022-10-25T02:42:45Z

Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources

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	==Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources ==		==Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources ==
	'''[https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/finding-and-evaluating-online-resources?nav=govd Here is a detailed article]''' on things to think about when you read about health online.		'''[https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/finding-and-evaluating-online-resources?nav=govd Here is a detailed article]''' on things to think about when you read about health online.

			== Where are the negative reviews?==

			[[Negative reviews]]

	==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==		==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?==

Angel: /* Are the bad reviews being hidden? */ citation discord chat

2022-06-02T05:45:35Z

Are the bad reviews being hidden?: citation discord chat

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	Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-bad-reviews/ Endmyopia: All The Bad Reviews O_0]		Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-bad-reviews/ Endmyopia: All The Bad Reviews O_0]

			There's people who did EM and also regressed.

	==Is it really possible to fix myopia?==		==Is it really possible to fix myopia?==

Kg6gfq: /* Is EndMyopia a cult? */

2022-04-12T04:32:42Z

Is EndMyopia a cult?

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	'''✔''' Us-vs-them mentality		'''✔''' Us-vs-them mentality
	~~"the cardinal rules of not getting cult'd"~~
	'''X''' Apocalyptic thinking - however, people with higher myopia are more prone to eye health issues such as retinal detachment		'''X''' Apocalyptic thinking - however, people with higher myopia are more prone to eye health issues such as retinal detachment

Kg6gfq: /* Is EndMyopia a cult? */ resource

2022-04-12T04:13:25Z

Is EndMyopia a cult?: resource

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	'''✔''' Us-vs-them mentality		'''✔''' Us-vs-them mentality
			"the cardinal rules of not getting cult'd"
	'''X''' Apocalyptic thinking - however, people with higher myopia are more prone to eye health issues such as retinal detachment		'''X''' Apocalyptic thinking - however, people with higher myopia are more prone to eye health issues such as retinal detachment

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	* "''a cult is a group of people who fanatically follow one person or belief system while also engaging in a number of dangerous practices.''" '''In conclusion''', EndMyopia has a lot of the traits of a cult, but unless you think this is dangerous, it's probably not a cult. Or if it is, it's probably harmless so whatever.		* "''a cult is a group of people who fanatically follow one person or belief system while also engaging in a number of dangerous practices.''" '''In conclusion''', EndMyopia has a lot of the traits of a cult, but unless you think this is dangerous, it's probably not a cult. Or if it is, it's probably harmless so whatever.
			'''[https://nothorses.tumblr.com/post/646493048871763968/just-a-quick-addition-look-for-bite-stuff-in "the cardinal rules of not getting cult'd"]'''

	==Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources ==		==Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources ==

Angel: /* What do doctors think about myopia reversal? */

2022-02-23T18:43:43Z

What do doctors think about myopia reversal?

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	We also get quite a few doctors and health care professionals interested in our method. Take a look here: https://endmyopia.org/the-word-is-getting-out/}}		We also get quite a few doctors and health care professionals interested in our method. Take a look here: https://endmyopia.org/the-word-is-getting-out/}}
			[[Dr._Carr\|Dr. Carr]] thinks the way EndMyopia works is actually that we're flattening our lenses. There is apparently a forum conversation with Dr. Carr if you have access to the forum.

	==How would I recognise an eyesight scam?==		==How would I recognise an eyesight scam?==