Active Focus

What is active focus

Active Focus is an activity central to the EndMyopia method. This activity uses the eyes to resolve small amount of myopic defocus. It is believed that active focus provide the necessary stimulus to reverse the effects of myopia.

As accommodation is an automatic process, active focusing is not straight forward. While it is easy to move the skeletal muscles of your body, it is not possible to control the ciliary muscles in the same way. However, by careful manipulation of the blur horizon, it is possible to encourage the eyes to push slightly harder to achieve focus. It is important to introduce appropriate amounts of blur challenge, so that it is not too great for the eyes to resolve, yet not so little that it is not noticeable. The use of normalized and differential glasses as opposed to full correction glasses provides convenient access to a blur horizon. It is recommended to do 3 hours of active focus throughout the day for maximum benefit. Therefore, it is important to incorporate active focusing to your daily routines so that it becomes habitual.

Taking frequent breaks from near visual work to do active focus is critical in preventing ciliary spasm and the worsening of myopia. With consistent practice of active focus, it is estimated that myopia will reverse at a rate of 0.25 diopters every 3 months.

Common challenges

My vision doesn't clear up when I look at blurry objects!

The blur challenge is too strong. Move closer to the subject.

The subject clears up and stays clear. This is great!

While it's great that you are clearing blur, consider attempting a greater blur challenge by moving further away from the subject or choose a further subject.

My vision is only clear if I keep blinking!

Continuous blinking is not active focus. If you find that blinking helps, you may have dry eyes. Blinking creates tear film on the surface of the eye, increasing the power of the cornea. It is recommended to resolve your dry eyes as it can interfere with active focus.

My vision is not improving!

It took many years for you to develop myopia, it will take your eyes some time to reverse the process. Active focus often, avoid bad eye habits and have some patience.

See also

Guide:How to find Active Focus

Community Resources on Active Focus

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