James: High Myopia To Low Myopia | Shortsighted Podcast | Jake Steiner

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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    The Jake Origin Story: I grew up with glasses, 5.00 diopter high myopia, and yet today have 20/20 natural eyesight. No surgery, no glasses, I figured out how myopia actually works and how to reverse it (and no, not eye exercises!) The mainstream tells you it's impossible - but the whole concept that myopia is an illness, is complete unscientific nonsense (a 100 billion dollar a year profitable nonsense, though).
    How Myopia Actually Happens: endmyopia.org/e...
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    DISCLAIMER: We see myopia as a refractive state. Not an error, and certainly not an illness or medical condition. We explore scientific ideas here, not medical ones. Any advice and suggestions provided by Jake or @endmyopia is 100% unlicensed, unsanctioned, un-endorsed by the optometry establishment - because we discuss science and not medicine Everything we discuss is also highly experimental, and you should absolutely always seek a sanctioned opinion if you are experiencing health issues or medical concerns. Lens use specific comments are for discussion only, and should not be considered medical advice, nor any of other suggestions provided herein. Depending on your local laws you may need to consult a local optometrist for prescriptions and medical advice. When driving, or any activity requiring full 20/20 vision, you should always wear your glasses that provide the full correction necessary for the task. If you have symptoms that might require medical attention, please visit an ophthalmologist or hospital!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 121

  • @AznDudeIsOn
    @AznDudeIsOn 3 роки тому +51

    0:00 Introducing James journey from -7 to -1.75
    4:30 James' lifestyle as a teacher and the key to improving vision
    6:24 Contacts liberation
    7:03 Why you shouldn't trust Jake
    Vision as one of the top three health concerns of Singapore
    12:42 How James found Active Focus
    14:03 Why vision improvement is exciting
    16:06 How long it took for James to figure stuff out
    The most important thing you have to figure out
    19:30 How Jake started
    How to not sound like a conspiracist when talking about ophthalmology research
    24:01 The advantage of living in Singapore for improving vision
    27:04 Jake's excitement for interviewing James
    EndMyopia Forums and Facebook group
    29:17 The importance of play to improve vision
    31:00 Where EndMyopia goes from here + Closing thoughts

  • @dipsomania0
    @dipsomania0 7 місяців тому +8

    I started from -7.00 in 2021, and in 2024 I am about -5.00..

    • @KentPetersonmoney
      @KentPetersonmoney 4 місяці тому

      That's good. Did you go to the eye doctor to see what they would prescribe you?

  • @crystalblade2619
    @crystalblade2619 3 роки тому +9

    I live on Singapore. I was born here and have lived here my whole life. I am 16 with -8.75 on my left and -7.50 on my right. It is very COMMON to see someone my age or even younger with my eyesight. Astigmatism is also very prevalent here. Some of us can’t even see the traffic light in the morning when we are going to school. Most of us wear glasses for those 2 reasons above, even if we play sports a lot.
    Yet, we are meant to study all day with little time outside. Even during PE (in my case) we just stay inside the indoor sports hall to play sports. We get eye checks every single year, but it really doesn’t do much other than tell you you’re eye sight is bad.
    I’ve been using distance glasses in class and when using the computer without realising the harm of it. Now that i know what’s causing my myopia i’m excited to fix it. I’ve started my journey yesterday. However it’s going to be hard to convince any of the opticians in my area to help in this journey because they all like to give the highest degree possible to correct distance(even though we’re a concrete jungle, don’t even need distance glasses in the first place). I hope i can even -0.25 for both my eyes this year wearing my old glasses.

    • @guacamayo9746
      @guacamayo9746 3 роки тому +1

      I gained 1 diopter in 6 months with the help of endmyopia and endmyopians worldwide.

    • @snehamallick6121
      @snehamallick6121 2 роки тому

      @@guacamayo9746 It increases

    • @papasimp5990
      @papasimp5990 2 роки тому

      @@guacamayo9746 what do you mean, you got better or worse

  • @adnanentertainment4234
    @adnanentertainment4234 3 роки тому +49

    I’m -15 right / -14 left eye and I’m about to start the journey good look to everyone

    • @cpuwolf
      @cpuwolf 3 роки тому +16

      -10 guy here runs beside you from China, let's move

    • @adnanentertainment4234
      @adnanentertainment4234 3 роки тому +3

      @@cpuwolf let’s get it bro

    • @weyoflife
      @weyoflife 3 роки тому +4

      les go bruddas we can do it

    • @yudymisaki9336
      @yudymisaki9336 3 роки тому +2

      Hey champ! Good luck!
      How is it going?

    • @chandrahasreddy1729
      @chandrahasreddy1729 3 роки тому +2

      Man please give me some tips... Me to want to trash my glasses with you

  • @Ben-dz1ix
    @Ben-dz1ix 3 роки тому +11

    If we have good eye habits then we're probably impacting our overall health of our bodies. The body is a whole thing and all the parts have impacts on the other parts. Being outside often can improve mood and help with depression. Relax the eyes, relax the mind, and body. Etc etc. Healing the eyes is an amazing thing. It impacts more than eye health!

    • @lucidmonkey3591
      @lucidmonkey3591 3 роки тому +1

      Amazing that I never thought 💭 to think that. Like when your in a bad mood and if your just smile.. after a few minutes your mood will lift. My eyes have been around 1.75 1.5 for 25 years but I only ever wear glasses for driving at night and my eyes never got worse... but I always feel half asleep in the day ... hmm 🤔

  • @dharinibalakrishna3638
    @dharinibalakrishna3638 3 роки тому +13

    Great progress report- especially since he started at -7.00D.

  • @cc6546
    @cc6546 2 роки тому +3

    This is so impressive. Well done James. That's life changing for your eyes. He went from a dangerous zone to pretty safe

  • @Ben-dz1ix
    @Ben-dz1ix 3 роки тому +5

    31:47 - 32:17 Do it Jake Steiner. Great Goal! Keep going and reaching for 500 Shortsighted Podcasts.

  • @Nimisha1865
    @Nimisha1865 2 роки тому +3

    I m -4 left and -3 right about to start the journey good luck everyone for their approch

  • @AlexisLionel
    @AlexisLionel 3 роки тому +6

    Just stepped down my differentials and started to miss the podcast! Very timely.

  • @pickupwisdom86
    @pickupwisdom86 3 роки тому +23

    "Can I trust you?" "No!" I am still laughing! 🔝😂..Jake you're the best! I've been in the medical field and I've always hated people coming to me to have the "magic quick fix"

  • @S.h.a.r.a.d.a
    @S.h.a.r.a.d.a 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome James! Great to hear your journey! 31:35 Jake you rock! The day cometh soon when people will go 'thanx bro' 😄

    • @bernie57
      @bernie57 3 роки тому +2

      We already say "thanks Jake bro'" !!!

  • @Reannon5
    @Reannon5 3 роки тому +9

    Great episode! And so happy to hear there are more on the way 😄

  • @rabindragupta8019
    @rabindragupta8019 3 роки тому +3

    Jake why are you doing all this for us and for free of cost?

    • @fizeekpoaster
      @fizeekpoaster 3 роки тому +3

      He has some paid things. Plus if you have enough, why not do something for the sake of doing it if it's the right thing to do? His pursuit is much more noble than he makes it out to be, if only people would listen.

  • @Daniel-xp1kv
    @Daniel-xp1kv Рік тому +1

    You should make follow up podcasts, would be interesting to see what diopters these guys are at now

  • @louisr7853
    @louisr7853 3 роки тому +7

    James and Jake, many thanks for the very inspiring video. James, you mentioned that it was important to deal properly with the close up stuff. What exactly did you do here?

  • @unknown-ix4my
    @unknown-ix4my 3 роки тому +13

    Where is that guy who puts timestaps?

  • @faizagaafar799
    @faizagaafar799 3 роки тому +5

    This is motivating and beautiful

  • @skvlsky
    @skvlsky 7 місяців тому

    28:02 actually only one of my friends was truly interested in how this all works and hes been 20/20+ his whole life

  • @123JiaMeng
    @123JiaMeng 3 роки тому +6

    Literally I'm the first to watch it!

    • @Rahitranjan1
      @Rahitranjan1 3 роки тому +2

      Your comment is showing 5 hrs ago

    • @lordbendtner6404
      @lordbendtner6404 3 роки тому +2

      Where’s the time stamp guy

    • @aodh5966
      @aodh5966 3 роки тому

      @@Rahitranjan1 A glitch in the matrix!

    • @adamclark1972uk
      @adamclark1972uk 3 роки тому +2

      You can feel proud about this, your greatest ever achievement. 🥂

  • @kxtcl6440
    @kxtcl6440 2 місяці тому

    This would be a dream come true if my -3.00 went down to -1.00 I’m so tired of my eyesight. I’ve been prescribed with special glasses and now I have to wear them full time and the optometrists keep saying how I have to wear them for close up things and I said it strains my eyes though and I don’t need them for close up things. I was -3.00 in 2022 then left eye got worse in 2024 and it’s -3.05

  • @pianistmanoj5780
    @pianistmanoj5780 3 роки тому +2

    Brother Jake, most people say we should not wear glasses that long if you want our sight to improve! I have high myopia, what would you advice me on that???

  • @jonathanm1234
    @jonathanm1234 3 роки тому +1

    Did he have astigmatism?? I would love to hear more about people that have high myopia and astigmatism and the history of when they were able to drop CYLs throughout the journey.

  • @NaseemKhan-nu4ht
    @NaseemKhan-nu4ht 3 роки тому +1

    thank you jake

  • @henfs
    @henfs 3 роки тому +2

    Das ist fantastik!

  • @sunnyquinn3888
    @sunnyquinn3888 2 роки тому +1

    Is it just MY myopia (I mean, I'm -8 and watching this sans glasses, so it very well could be), or do these guys kinda look alike?

  • @mayaviolet9078
    @mayaviolet9078 11 місяців тому +2

    You know😊.....

  • @Parth-rq7wc
    @Parth-rq7wc 3 роки тому +4

    This is not like skinny fat to flat its like obese to shredded

  • @fizeekpoaster
    @fizeekpoaster 3 роки тому +2

    Great episode.

  • @FloG637
    @FloG637 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one 🌱🗝

  • @techgamer6769
    @techgamer6769 Рік тому

    Please Give an Update

  • @helmdemon8195
    @helmdemon8195 3 роки тому

    Say: 'you know' one more time. Lol great interview tho!

    • @endmyopia
      @endmyopia  3 роки тому

      I know I know … 🤐

  • @a.q5878
    @a.q5878 3 роки тому +1

    Why is it that your eyes improve faster in the first few weeks ?I am -1.5left -1.75 right and I’m quite new to this jw

    • @orandachildren1051
      @orandachildren1051 3 роки тому +4

      Because most are over prescribed.

    • @a.q5878
      @a.q5878 3 роки тому +1

      Ok thanks

    • @KentPetersonmoney
      @KentPetersonmoney 3 роки тому +1

      Because the eye doctor always gives you more than what you really need. For example if your eye doctor gives you -5 you should probably wear -4.75

    • @Reannon5
      @Reannon5 3 роки тому +4

      Overprescrption and ciliary release.

    • @fizeekpoaster
      @fizeekpoaster 3 роки тому

      Most are overprescribed as others have said - think about how the Opt "doctor" does the testing. In a dark room! And if the lights are on it's poor lighting and your face is stuffed into a machine. Even if they're just having you read an eye chart with the lights on, measure the lumens in your room and it's dismal compared to the sun/being outside.

  • @MemeManiacs1
    @MemeManiacs1 3 роки тому +1

    what did he do, could somebody tell me because im -5

  • @stt3z
    @stt3z 3 роки тому

    Last year I had a -6 in right eye and -1.25 in left I did have strabismus from too much close up and atm I’m at 5.50 and .75 in left eye no strabismus , I will try to work on that right eye but it’s very hard to active focus with both eye since I’m only seeing 1 side of my eye which is the good eye

    • @guacamayo9746
      @guacamayo9746 3 роки тому

      In your case patching would be effective.

    • @stt3z
      @stt3z 3 роки тому +1

      @@guacamayo9746 yea I do use patch when I’m doing close up works so I don’t put too much force on the good eye to focus

    • @harleennnnn
      @harleennnnn 11 місяців тому

      hey, how's your journey going? any improvement?

  • @adnanentertainment4234
    @adnanentertainment4234 3 роки тому +2

    How to practice active focus ?

    • @adnanentertainment4234
      @adnanentertainment4234 3 роки тому +1

      @:P appreciate it brother thank you 🙏🏻

    • @lucidmonkey3591
      @lucidmonkey3591 3 роки тому

      So where you can see slight blur with your eyes open regular or squinting to see?

    • @isabelschmidt1895
      @isabelschmidt1895 3 роки тому

      @@lucidmonkey3591 when you can see with a slight blur normally, he said never to squint

    • @streetmanners9048
      @streetmanners9048 Рік тому

      @@adnanentertainment4234 How to do it? Can u tell me more?

  • @dipsomania0
    @dipsomania0 7 місяців тому +1

    How long does it take from -7.00 to -1.75? Thanks

    • @jeremiah5226
      @jeremiah5226 6 місяців тому

      It took him approximately 4 years to reach -1.75

    • @joshuab738
      @joshuab738 2 місяці тому

      @@jeremiah5226 @dipsomania0 I always wish these people who have excellent drop rates would post how much they dropped every 6 months - 1 year to give people a sense of when they took off the most. Normally you can take almost 2 off the first year if you have high myopia, but showing this data would help people have reasonable expectations.

  • @KentPetersonmoney
    @KentPetersonmoney 3 роки тому

    Wait someone dropped 5.25 in 4 years? That's really fast

    • @Reannon5
      @Reannon5 3 роки тому +4

      It's pretty reasonable really. Up to 30% comes off in the first 3-6 months between overprescrption and ciliary spasm release. Taking into account that 30% of 7 diopters is about 2 diopters and then and average improvement of .75 per year for 4 years (though I think he said it is closer to 1 diopter a year, probably because he doesn't really use a cell phone and gets great light) it adds up.

  • @abhijeet4394
    @abhijeet4394 3 роки тому +1

    Sir my age is 17.5 yrs and
    I have -1.25D on right and -1 D on left astigmatism on each side of eye how can I correct it in 2 month and should I have to wear glasses all the time

    • @zazarays
      @zazarays 3 роки тому

      .25 is nothing just use -0.5 and adjust

    • @abhijeet4394
      @abhijeet4394 3 роки тому

      @@zazarays it is 0.5 or - 1.5

    • @DRAcapellas
      @DRAcapellas 2 місяці тому

      Low myopia advice to improve your eyesight is not to wear any glasses at all and do the fundamentals of endmyopia, but maybe yeah drop .25 to both eyes. I have exactly the same diopters as you and it’s not THATBAD let’s be honest

  • @jonshaw4344
    @jonshaw4344 2 роки тому +3

    sorry Jake but i listen only to these pods this is "ear porn for the eyes"

  • @shreyaschatterjee7387
    @shreyaschatterjee7387 3 роки тому +1

    How can you spend more time outside during this covid pandemic 😂

  • @amishpratapsingh1977
    @amishpratapsingh1977 3 роки тому

    why not give it for free

    • @endmyopia
      @endmyopia  3 роки тому +28

      There is plenty for free. My support time though? Don’t think my time is worth nothing.

    • @adamclark1972uk
      @adamclark1972uk 3 роки тому

      Mr Singh, your comment is unbelievably dense. Is your IQ below 70?

    • @amishpratapsingh1977
      @amishpratapsingh1977 3 роки тому +1

      @@adamclark1972uk Think about the Simplicity of the question?

    • @amishpratapsingh1977
      @amishpratapsingh1977 3 роки тому +1

      @@endmyopia I actually got what I was looking for never mind

    • @a.q5878
      @a.q5878 3 роки тому

      And what is that