Hi -
I obviously limit myself to about 20/30 to 20/60, (self-measured -1 to -2 diopters.) This is because I do not want to "set up" excessive expectations.
To clarify these issues, I post them on my site.
https://myopiafree.wordpress.com/Prevention is going to mean long-term plus wear by the person himself. I also suggest, for the highly motivated "young person", that the actually put up a Snellen, and have the goal of exceeding the 20/40 line (at least), and continue to wear the plus, and exceed the 20/30 line - under THEIR control.
What I know NOW, is that if I do not keep 'after myself' to wear the plus in that manner, I will LOSE my distant vision at a rate of -1/2 diopter per year for each year in school and college.
That is the final truth about the extremely difficult problem. From the above report, no optometrist is going to tell you this. Further, if you start wearing that minus lens (all the time) your distant vision goes down much more rapidly.
I have no problem facing these facts. But an OD will never trust you to wear the plus for the long-term, which is required if you are in school.
I regret the people who take "offense", to this type of science. But then, then should not complain about their slow lost of their distant vision, as they go though the college years.
Here are some remarks by Jake on his site:
http://endmyopia.org/from-2-25-to-no-glasses-clear-flashes/I am not excessively concerned about "clear flashes". I am concerned about a person taking the time to objectively read the 20/40 line (or better). Staring from that point (in high school), can result in a slow change, of about one diopter in one year. Thus, for the truly determined person, you can get into the 20/25 to 20/20 range. Then, because of that PROVEN -1/2 diopter per year, you must continue to wear the plus.
I know from the reaction of many people posting here - that they will "choke" or "reject" that idea. But then you can blame the optometrist about this issue. The optometrist can follow you around, and remind you, "Johnnie, put on those +2.5 when you read". If you do not, your Snellen will go far below 20/40 - which is exactly is what is going to happen to your vision.
But - as your continue to wear the plus (though the school years), you will SLOWLY begin to see the 20/25 to 20/20 line. It is at that point that you will begin to see "naked eye", clear flashes - and I mean, read the 20/18 and 20/15 line - as I do it now.
Preaching to the choir? Yes. Too much? Sometimes.
But I understand that Otis repeats his message over and over because it is something that needs to be said and is so often not said or ignored. I am very happy to see his similar posts over at endmyopia.org where new people are more likely to be seeking help and hearing these ideas for the first time. Yes, you do have to read between the lines with the 20/40 and other medical disclaimers; it really is up to you and your own motivation.
Otis, I will be a fan forever. I love what you're trying to do, and I hope more people read your book about Sterling Colgate!