First Time I Saw Perfectly Clear (No Glasses)
I remember the moment vividly. A stunning, jarring moment, of truly perfect vision. It's one of those things you won't forget as long as you live, seeing clearly without glasses for the first time. I...
View Article$5 Anti-Reflective Coatings & 4 Diopter Improvement
Craig just sent me this e-mail: Hi Jake, This article inspired me to get off my butt to get the anti-reflective coatings. I got the new lenses yesterday and have been walking around in amazement.. […]
View ArticleVideo Comparison: Lens Coatings
Yes, we're at it again. My ridiculous face, on hackishly produced YouTube videos. If you're among the small minority who watches these thing, this one's for you. This one is all about anti reflective...
View ArticleSuccess = Quantified Progress
If you want to be successful at anything that requires a long period effort, you will want to find a way to quantify your progress. This of course, no secret. There are smartphone apps to […]
View ArticleRyan’s Breakthrough Moment
Ryan posts in the forum: I had a bit of a breakthrough late last week with what I believe to be fully relaxing my ciliary. Some background first. I’ve been using a sign about 30 […]
View ArticleBuying Contact Lenses: -1 (Minus 1 Diopters)
Heads Up: If you're online looking to buy -1 diopter contact lenses, you'll want to read this before ordering a new pack. You'll want to know about what those contact lenses do to your eyes, […]
View ArticlePile Of Updates Day
Every time I outsource Website related projects, it seems I spend twice as much time fixing stuff that contractors screw up. I don't want to micro-manage, I swear. But might as well do it myself. […]
View ArticleEye Drop Warning: Avoid Benzalkonium Chloride
Dry eyes. Bane of my existence. I used to have really dry eyes. I don't anymore, but there was a time where I couldn't wear contact lenses, and my eyes felt like sandpaper was rubbing […]
View ArticleMyopia Treatment: Let’s Call It “Profitable Coincidence”
I get a lot of e-mail from new readers who find the blog by searching for myopia insights on Google. It makes me genuinely sad a whole lot of the time, and also committed to […]
View ArticleWorld Tour Travel Schedule: January – Singapore
It's perhaps a bit grandiose, the title "world tour". Intended to be a bit tongue in cheek (much like "eye guru"), it's really just my usual trips to go visit students. Mostly it's an excuse […]
View ArticlePro Tip: Notes On Diopter Equalizing
Today the blog is more of a just-for-students topic. This one is for those of you who already have made real progress with prescription reductions, improving your eyesight, and are now getting into...
View ArticleJohnny: -5.00 to -1.00 Progress Update (amazing!)
Johnny posts another update in the forum. If you are into improving eyesight, this is definitely a must-read (there are previous updates from Johnny, here, here, and here). All the challenges,...
View ArticleEmanuele: “Gained Almost 15 Centimeters”
Johnny's latest improvement update (here) spurred some comments in the forum. Here's Emanuele's: Nice milestone! Being able to go without glasses while in front of the computer is a really tangible...
View ArticleAm I Wrong About Health-For-Profit?
I've been thinking about my experience with the osteopath and my amazing neck recovery. Yes, that's still holding up, no neck pain no matter what I subject my body to. As unreal as it is, […]
View ArticleShould You LASIK, Or Shouldn’t You?
There is an interesting post in the forum today, from a new student. He signed up, giving this a shot, while also thinking about getting laser surgery for his high myopia. I always get the […]
View ArticleTweeeeter Things: Tim Ferriss, $200 Vitamin Prescriptions, Optic Shop...
I'm not so big on the social media thing. More crap distractions we honestly don't need. But ... There's the social media minion-manager here at endmyopia, who is also a paid member of the team. […]
View ArticleWorld Tour February: Tokyo
Following January's Singapore trip, we'll be doing Tokyo in February. As mentioned previously, locations are determined by gentleman-of-leisure priorities rather than student density or other such...
View ArticleStuff I’m Doing When Not Answering Your Questions
I mentioned recently how much I'm not into social media. But the social media manager here, which is an actual position and part of the team, makes a strong case for social. Gracey, our brilliant […]
View ArticleMatthew: From -4.00 Down To -1.50 (In A Year And A Half)
Yes, I glamorized the title just a little bit. Still, there is quite a feat here, something to help get you motivated. Here's Matthew's progress report: There's lots more in Matthew's complete...
View ArticleRoy Is Making Progress: -8.50 To -6.50
The core benefit of BackTo20/20 aren't chiefly the well sorted, carefully structured, consistent-success-producing sessions of instruction. Sure, important stuff. But that's not really what I'd put...
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