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==EndMyopia==

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'''You don't need to buy a paid course to fix your eyes. EndMyopia is free, and plenty of people have improved their eyesight without paying Jake a penny.''' If you want hands-on, case specific help from [[Jake Steiner]] and want to support the project and what we do here, you should look into [[BackTo20/20]]. It'll guarantee the highest chance of success, or your money back.

Read [[the blog]], and the [[EndMyopia YouTube channel]] thoroughly. You can also particiate in the [[Facebook Group]], [[EndMyopia Forum~~]] and [[Discord server~~]] and ask people involved in the process questions. <u>'''Please don't ask millions of annoying basic questions, they should all be answered in this FAQ (especially this page)'''</u>

Read [[the blog]], and the [[EndMyopia YouTube channel]] thoroughly. You can also particiate in the [[Facebook Group]], [[EndMyopia Forum]] and ask people involved in the process questions. <u>'''Please don't ask millions of annoying basic questions, they should all be answered in this FAQ (especially this page)'''</u>

Finally, of course you're at [[EndMyopia Wiki]], so we have to recommend that as a good resource too. There are really no excuses for 'being confused about where to start' {{smiley}}

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Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/start-diopter-reductions/ Where Should You Start With Diopter Reductions?]

====What are the steps?====

~~Step number one: realising you can't fix your eyes in the long term by following a 'simple list of steps'. This takes '''effort'''. Fully read all of the materials~~ {{~~smiley~~}}

[[The steps]]:

:1. Manage [[close-up]] effectively to avoid worsening your vision

::Wear [[differentials]] if needed, avoid [[ciliary spasm]] by taking breaks

:2. Wear a slight undercorrection for [[distance vision]] ([[normalized]])

::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

::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

::Without distance vision, you won't improve

These points form an '''entire package'''. You have to do '''all of them'''. People that miss out on any one of these points usually doesn't see long-term improvement in their vision.

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:

Jake summarises 'the steps' in this video.

===Does this actually work? Have people gotten back to 20/20 vision?===

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==Glasses and lenses==

===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.

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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.

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?=====

{{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}}

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A mild plus lense of +0.25 may be useful in [[low myopia]] as [[normalized]], but if you have any more than -1.50 diopters of myopia, don't even think about it. If you don't understand how plus lenses work, don't think about using plus lenses because you're wasting your time {{awesome}}

==How do I find Active Focus?==

==Active Focus==

===How do I find Active Focus?===

See [[Guide:How to find Active Focus]], [[Community:A Million Ways To Find Active Focus|A Million Ways To Find Active Focus]], and the [[Active Focus]] article itself.

Always read the blog, and maybe ask some people after that if you've read around thoroughly {{smiley}}

===Do I wear glasses when doing Active Focus?===

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.

===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 [[equalizing]] and trying to only improve one eye, sometimes by [[patching]].

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

'''Yes''', you can, provided time is taken each day to get some dedicated [[distance vision]] as well.

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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>

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.

==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.

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-{{resize|150%|This page is '''Top of the Pops''' when it comes to Frequently Asked Questions.}}
+{{resize|150%|These are the ''Frequently,'' Frequently Asked Questions.}}
 ==EndMyopia==
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 '''You don't need to buy a paid course to fix your eyes. EndMyopia is free, and plenty of people have improved their eyesight without paying Jake a penny.''' If you want hands-on, case specific help from [[Jake Steiner]] and want to support the project and what we do here, you should look into [[BackTo20/20]]. It'll guarantee the highest chance of success, or your money back.
-Read [[the blog]], and the [[EndMyopia YouTube channel]] thoroughly. You can also particiate in the [[Facebook Group]], [[EndMyopia Forum]] and [[Discord server]] and ask people involved in the process questions. <u>'''Please don't ask millions of annoying basic questions, they should all be answered in this FAQ (especially this page)'''</u>
+Read [[the blog]], and the [[EndMyopia YouTube channel]] thoroughly. You can also particiate in the [[Facebook Group]], [[EndMyopia Forum]] and ask people involved in the process questions. <u>'''Please don't ask millions of annoying basic questions, they should all be answered in this FAQ (especially this page)'''</u>
 Finally, of course you're at [[EndMyopia Wiki]], so we have to recommend that as a good resource too. There are really no excuses for 'being confused about where to start' {{smiley}}
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 Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/start-diopter-reductions/ Where Should You Start With Diopter Reductions?]
 ====What are the steps?====
-Step number one: realising you can't fix your eyes in the long term by following a 'simple list of steps'. This takes '''effort'''. Fully read all of the materials {{smiley}}
+{{Main|Explainer:The Eyesight Improvement Equation}}
+[[The steps]]:
+:1. Manage [[close-up]] effectively to avoid worsening your vision
+::Wear [[differentials]] if needed, avoid [[ciliary spasm]] by taking breaks
+:2. Wear a slight undercorrection for [[distance vision]] ([[normalized]])
+::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
+::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
+::Without distance vision, you won't improve
+These points form an '''entire package'''. You have to do '''all of them'''. People that miss out on any one of these points usually doesn't see long-term improvement in their vision.
+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}}
 Jake summarises 'the steps' in this video.
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+{{#ev:youtube|xU6mJr16huk|450}}
 ===Does this actually work? Have people gotten back to 20/20 vision?===
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 ==Glasses and lenses==
 ===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.
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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.
-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?=====
 {{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}}
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 A mild plus lense of +0.25 may be useful in [[low myopia]] as [[normalized]], but if you have any more than -1.50 diopters of myopia, don't even think about it. If you don't understand how plus lenses work, don't think about using plus lenses because you're wasting your time {{awesome}}
-==How do I find Active Focus?==
+==Active Focus==
+===How do I find Active Focus?===
 See [[Guide:How to find Active Focus]], [[Community:A Million Ways To Find Active Focus|A Million Ways To Find Active Focus]], and the [[Active Focus]] article itself.
 Always read the blog, and maybe ask some people after that if you've read around thoroughly {{smiley}}
+===Do I wear glasses when doing Active Focus?===
+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.
+===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 [[equalizing]] and trying to only improve one eye, sometimes by [[patching]].
 ==Can I improve my eyesight despite a lot of screen time?==
 '''Yes''', you can, provided time is taken each day to get some dedicated [[distance vision]] as well.
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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>
-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.
 ==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.