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We do recommend that you don't take what we say at face value, and question whether this is possible. See the [[Frequently Asked Questions/Skepticism|skepticism FAQ]]. | We do recommend that you don't take what we say at face value, and question whether this is possible. See the [[Frequently Asked Questions/Skepticism|skepticism FAQ]]. | ||
==Myopia== | ==Myopia== | ||
===Is myopia genetic or | ===Is myopia genetic or hereditary?=== | ||
[[File:Double_D_Facts_about_Myopia.png|350px|right]] | [[File:Double_D_Facts_about_Myopia.png|350px|right]] | ||
The majority of myopia in the world, despite whatever the mainstream and well-endowed optometry industry will tell you, is [[lens-induced]] through glasses. There is evidence to show that accomodation of the eye to clear up [[hyperopic blur]] is responsible for [[axial length change]]. This means, wearing distance vision glasses while sitting in front of screens is the primary reason why [[progressive myopia]] occurs. | The majority of myopia in the world, despite whatever the mainstream and well-endowed optometry industry will tell you, is [[lens-induced]] through glasses. There is evidence to show that accomodation of the eye to clear up [[hyperopic blur]] is responsible for [[axial length change]]. This means, wearing distance vision glasses while sitting in front of screens is the primary reason why [[progressive myopia]] occurs. | ||
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It's analagous to the tobacco industry before the truths about the dangers of tobacco became common public knowledge. There is no reason to think this isn't the same case with glasses (unless you're unwilling to engage in critical thinking). | It's analagous to the tobacco industry before the truths about the dangers of tobacco became common public knowledge. There is no reason to think this isn't the same case with glasses (unless you're unwilling to engage in critical thinking). | ||
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==Glasses and lenses== | ==Glasses and lenses== | ||
===When do I wear normalized, when do I wear differentials?=== | ===When do I wear normalized, when do I wear differentials?=== | ||