Guide:High diopter gap - Revision history

User at 15:32, 28 March 2022

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	If you are here, chances are that you have a large left-right diopter gap ([[diopter ratio]] exceeding 20%), such as -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.		If you are here, chances are that you have a large left-right [[diopter gap]] ([[diopter ratio]] exceeding 20%), such as -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.

	If this [[diopter ~~ratio]]~~ gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If this diopter gap happened more recently, take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, since this will be important to address as you proceed.

	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==

User at 15:32, 28 March 2022

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	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other~~; or else a similarly large gap~~. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.		If you are here, chances are that you have a large left-right diopter gap ([[diopter ratio]] exceeding 20%), such as -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.

	If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

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How to proceed

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	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==
	You will need to learn the method, and just like anyone else you will need to tailor it to your own specific correction needs. If you have not already start with the [https://endmyopia.org/7-day-e-mail-guide-sign-up-page/ 7 Day free email series]. Once you have done that you can get very serious about exploring the additional resources available to you. Your process will proceed much the same as anyone else using the EndMyopia method, except that you will be focusing on that one weaker eye. Your [[differentials]] will probably be plano (zero correction) on one side and properly set for the weaker eye so that it can engage in the stimulus.		You will need to learn the method, and just like anyone else you will need to tailor it to your own specific correction needs. If you have not already start with the [https://endmyopia.org/7-day-e-mail-guide-sign-up-page/ 7 Day free email series]. Once you have done that you can get very serious about exploring the additional resources available to you. Your process will proceed much the same as anyone else using the EndMyopia method, except that you will be focusing on that one weaker eye. Your [[differentials]] will probably be plano (zero correction) or very low on one side and properly set for the weaker eye so that it can engage in the stimulus. It is important to engage that weaker eye and not continue to rely on the stronger one alone.

	You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.		You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.

Lloydmom at 12:10, 16 May 2021

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	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other; or else a similarly large gap. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.

	If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

Lloydmom at 19:26, 5 May 2021

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	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.

	If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

Lloydmom at 19:25, 5 May 2021

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	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This ~~is most likely~~ what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This may well be what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis.
			If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==
	You will need to learn the method, and just like anyone else you will need to tailor it to your own specific correction needs. If you have not already start with the [https://endmyopia.org/7-day-e-mail-guide-sign-up-page/ 7 Day free email series]. Once you have done that you can get very serious about exploring the additional resources available to you. Your process will proceed much the same as anyone else using the EndMyopia method, except that you will be focusing on that one weaker eye. Your [[differentials]] will probably be plano (zero correction) on one side and properly set for the weaker eye so that it can engage in the stimulus.		You will need to learn the method, and just like anyone else you will need to tailor it to your own specific correction needs. If you have not already start with the [https://endmyopia.org/7-day-e-mail-guide-sign-up-page/ 7 Day free email series]. Once you have done that you can get very serious about exploring the additional resources available to you. Your process will proceed much the same as anyone else using the EndMyopia method, except that you will be focusing on that one weaker eye. Your [[differentials]] will probably be plano (zero correction) on one side and properly set for the weaker eye so that it can engage in the stimulus.

	You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.		You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.
	After the standard 4-6 weeks with differentials you will want to get [[normalized]] but in your case you will have to make exceptions to the typical [[equalizing]] approach in that you will have ~~many~~ monocular (single eye) reductions in a row throughout the process. It is even more important as you proceed to be patient and <u>not reduce too soon or too much</u>. You will likely find that your improvements will come slower than the typical student of EndMyopia since it is not uncommon for monocular reductions to take longer than binocular reductions. It is also not uncommon in monocular reductions to need to step back to the previous correction for a few weeks from time to time to help reset the clarity reference and avoid blur adaptation.		After the standard 4-6 weeks with differentials you will want to get [[normalized]] but in your case you will have to make exceptions to the typical [[equalizing]] approach in that you will have multiple monocular (single eye) reductions in a row throughout the process. It is even more important as you proceed to be patient and <u>not reduce too soon or too much</u>. Severe under correction will be counter productive to progress. You will likely find that your improvements will come slower than the typical student of EndMyopia since it is not uncommon for monocular reductions to take longer than binocular reductions. It is also not uncommon in monocular reductions to need to step back to the previous correction for a few weeks from time to time to help reset the clarity reference and avoid blur adaptation.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Lloydmom at 19:35, 3 May 2021

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	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This is most likely what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This is most likely what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]] not medical conditions. You should have a full eye health screening by an ophthalmologist on a regular basis. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==

NottNott: rmv welcome sectoin for reasons i'll explain on forum :D

2021-05-03T19:25:40Z

rmv welcome sectoin for reasons i'll explain on forum :D

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	~~==Welcome==~~
	If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This is most likely what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This is most likely what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

Lloydmom at 19:09, 3 May 2021

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	==Welcome==		==Welcome==
	If you are here, chances are that you have 1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while ~~have~~ 4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way it is most likely ~~now~~ what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person ~~should~~ be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If you are here, chances are that you have -1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while having -4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way. This is most likely what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth and/or is a medical condition it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you; but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person would be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==

Lloydmom at 17:41, 3 May 2021

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	==Welcome==		==Welcome==
	If you are here, chances are that you have 1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while have 4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way it is most likely now what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated ~~in children~~ with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.		If you are here, chances are that you have 1 diopter or less of correction in one eye while have 4 diopters or more in the other. This goes beyond the typical case of over compensated [[ocular dominance]], though it may have begun that way it is most likely now what is known as amblyopia, or "lazy eye". If this condition has been present since birth it is probable that there are limits to how much the EndMyopia method can help you but you won’t know what they are unless you try. Most often amblyopia is treated with [[vision training]]. If you seek out a behavioral optometrist they may be able to aid you with therapies you can use in conjunction with EndMyopia, though in theory a determined person should be able to improve either way. If the condition is accompanied by a [[convergence]] issue keep in mind this method only deals with [[refractive state]]. If this [[diopter ratio]] gap happened more recently take inventory of how you are using your eyes to create this one sided stimulus, this will be important to address as you proceed.

	==How to proceed==		==How to proceed==
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	You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.		You will need to incorporate [[patching]], probably more frequently than is typically recommended. However, make sure you are being mindful to “listen” to your eyes. The visual cortex doesn’t typically like over zealous patching; so in between sessions you might try this student’s tag-in method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSLpywu8goI&t=7s "Tag-In Method"] to re-engage that weaker eye.
	After the standard 4-6 weeks with differentials you will want to get [[normalized]] but in your case you will have to make exceptions to the typical [[equalizing]] approach in that you will have many monocular (single eye) reductions in a row throughout the process. It is even more important as you proceed to <u>not reduce too soon or too much</u>. You will likely find that your improvements will come slower than the typical student of EndMyopia since it is not uncommon for monocular reductions to take longer than binocular reductions. It is also not uncommon in monocular reductions to need to step back to the previous correction for a few weeks from time to time to help reset the clarity reference and avoid blur adaptation.		After the standard 4-6 weeks with differentials you will want to get [[normalized]] but in your case you will have to make exceptions to the typical [[equalizing]] approach in that you will have many monocular (single eye) reductions in a row throughout the process. It is even more important as you proceed to be patient and <u>not reduce too soon or too much</u>. You will likely find that your improvements will come slower than the typical student of EndMyopia since it is not uncommon for monocular reductions to take longer than binocular reductions. It is also not uncommon in monocular reductions to need to step back to the previous correction for a few weeks from time to time to help reset the clarity reference and avoid blur adaptation.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

	[[Blur adaptation]]		[[Blur adaptation]]

			==References==
			https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy-for-lazy-eye/amblyopia-lazy-eye/