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, 31 January 2022Jake's investments; yes science but yes also pseudoscience; if cult, mostly harmless; NIH link to evaluating online health resources
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==Is EndMyopia a money making scheme?== | ==Is EndMyopia a money making scheme?== | ||
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[https://endmyopia.org/is-endmyopia-all-about-making-money/ See this blog post for information about why, paid stuff might not be all that bad] | [https://endmyopia.org/is-endmyopia-all-about-making-money/ See this blog post for information about why, paid stuff might not be all that bad] | ||
==Does Jake invest in lens manufacturing companies?== | |||
[https://endmyopia.org/about-us/ Yes.] | |||
==Are the bad reviews being hidden?== | ==Are the bad reviews being hidden?== | ||
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==Is this based on clinical science?== | ==Is this based on clinical science?== | ||
Yes. See [[clinical science]]. | Yes. See [[clinical science]]. | ||
==Is this pseudoscience?== | |||
Yes. Much of EndMyopia theory is based on clinical science, but the details of Jake's research on his clients is not publicly shared or published. | |||
==Is axial elongation of the eye reversible?== | ==Is axial elongation of the eye reversible?== | ||
Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/eyes-in-various-species-can-shorten-to-compensate-for-myopic-defocus/ Eyes in Various Species Can Shorten to Compensate for Myopic Defocus] | Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/eyes-in-various-species-can-shorten-to-compensate-for-myopic-defocus/ Eyes in Various Species Can Shorten to Compensate for Myopic Defocus] | ||
==What do doctors think about myopia reversal?== | ==What do doctors think about myopia reversal?== | ||
[https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-friendly-optometrists/ Some optometrists are very supportive]. Others are not so much. | [https://endmyopia.org/endmyopia-friendly-optometrists/ Some optometrists are very supportive]. [https://www.reddit.com/r/glasses/ Others] are not so much. | ||
{{Jake says|Natural myopia control is still very much on the experimental side of things. | {{Jake says|Natural myopia control is still very much on the experimental side of things. | ||
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Let us know when you find scams. We’ll make an effort to put together a scam-directory of sorts, at some point. Scams hurt everybody, not least of all the guys who legitimately want to help you recover your eyesight.}} | Let us know when you find scams. We’ll make an effort to put together a scam-directory of sorts, at some point. Scams hurt everybody, not least of all the guys who legitimately want to help you recover your eyesight.}} | ||
==Is EndMyopia a cult?== | |||
Let's take a look! | |||
The first search result for "What is a cult?" returns this link: https://study.com/learn/lesson/cult-characteristics-types-behavior.html . For details on the below bullet points, visit that link and/or some other one from your own search results. | |||
'''✔''' A charismatic leader | |||
'''X''' Ideological purity > doing your own research and reaching your own conclusions is encouraged | |||
'''X''' Conformity and control | |||
'''✔''' Mind-altering practices > [[Active_Focus]] | |||
'''X''' Isolation and love-bombing | |||
'''✔''' Us-vs-them mentality | |||
'''X''' Apocalyptic thinking - however, people with higher myopia are more prone to eye health issues such as retinal detachment | |||
'''✔''' Time and energy - Want to learn how to reverse your myopia? Close work is bad for your eyes! Now spend many hours learning more! | |||
From the article: | |||
* "''Cults often isolate their members from friends and family on the outside, punish doubts or questions, and require inordinate sacrifices and money from followers''" - Share what you're learning with your friends and family. Ask questions. Do your own research. Keep getting regular eye health checkups. | |||
* "''a cult is a group of people who fanatically follow one person or belief system while also engaging in a number of dangerous practices.''" '''In conclusion''', EndMyopia has a lot of the traits of a cult, but unless you think this is dangerous, it's probably not a cult. Or if it is, it's probably harmless so whatever. | |||
==Finding and Evaluating Online Health Resources == | |||
'''[https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/finding-and-evaluating-online-resources?nav=govd Here is a detailed article]''' on things to think about when you read about health online. | |||
==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?== | ==What’s the key way to improve my eyesight?== | ||
{{main|The Eyesight Improvement Equation}} | {{main|The Eyesight Improvement Equation}} | ||
It's pretty simple. [[Normalized glasses]], combined with [[distance vision]] and relaxing your [[ciliary muscle]] ([[Active Focus]]). Also, making sure your [[screen habits]] aren't undoing all of that hard work. | It's pretty simple. [[Normalized glasses]], combined with [[distance vision]] and relaxing your [[ciliary muscle]] ([[Active Focus]]). Also, making sure your [[screen habits]] aren't undoing all of that hard work, so use [[differentials]] or no glasses for [[close work]], depending on your eyes. | ||
That's it - people seem to overcomplicate this stuff for no reason {{smiley}} | That's it - people seem to overcomplicate this stuff for no reason {{smiley}} | ||