Dave: -4.75 To No More Glasses | Shortsighted Podcast | Jake Steiner

Summary

In this podcast episode, Dave shares his remarkable journey of improving his eyesight from -4.75 in 2017 to seeing 20/20 without glasses. He discusses his active focus technique, lifestyle changes including diet and screen time, and the significant role of controlling his diabetes. Dave's story is a testament to the potential of vision improvement and the importance of a holistic approach to eye health.

Takeaways

• 👓 Dave started with a vision of -4.75 in 2017 and has significantly improved his eyesight to 20/20 without glasses.
• 🍽️ Dave's improvement may be related to changes in his diet and managing his diabetes, which can contribute to myopia.
• 🌟 Dave's journey was faster than average, possibly due to his dedication to lifestyle changes and specific eye exercises.
• 🚫 The script suggests avoiding a particular method that only helps relax the ciliary muscle and does not address modern eye strain from screens.
• 🌱 Dave discovered the importance of 'letting go' and allowing his eyes to focus naturally without straining.
• 📱 Dave reduced his screen time and made a conscious effort to look at distant objects to help improve his distance vision.
• 🏥 Dave visited an optometrist to get his prescription reduced and eventually stopped wearing glasses altogether.
• 🌞 Dave experimented with different types of sunglasses to find ones that increased contrast without distorting colors.
• 💪 Dave's story is a testament to the importance of perseverance and self-experimentation in vision improvement.
• 🗣️ Dave's active participation in the Facebook group helps others by sharing his experiences and insights on achieving better eyesight.

Q & A

What was Dave's initial prescription for his glasses in 2017?

Dave's initial prescription was -4.75 in the left eye and -4.5 in the right eye.

How has Dave's eyesight improved since starting his journey in July 2017?

Dave's eyesight has improved to the point where he can see 20/20 without any correction, as measured by his eye chart app on his phone.

What role did diet play in Dave's journey to improve his eyesight?

Dave is a diabetic and had extremely high blood sugar, which can contribute to myopia. After getting his blood sugar under control, his eyesight improved significantly.

What method did Dave initially try that did not work for him?

Dave initially tried a method that focused on relaxing the ciliary muscle, which helped reduce his prescription slightly but did not lead to significant improvements.

How did Dave's approach to improving his eyesight change after discovering the concept of 'active focus'?

Dave shifted his approach from forcing his eyes to focus to allowing them to relax and work naturally, which he refers to as 'letting go' of his eyes.

What lifestyle changes did Dave make in addition to practicing active focus?

Dave reduced his screen time, got more sleep, looked into the distance more often, and spent more time outdoors.

How did Dave manage the reduction of his glasses prescription?

Dave went to the optometrist after the first year of his journey and got a smaller correction. Eventually, he found little difference between wearing -2.5 correction and not wearing glasses at all, so he stopped wearing them.

What advice does Dave give to newcomers about practicing active focus?

Dave advises newcomers to relax their eyes and not force them to focus, to look at specific things like text or TV subtitles from a distance, and to be patient as improvements may take time.

How does Dave feel about his progress and the possibility of sharing his story with others?

Dave is very happy with his progress and is open to sharing his story to help and inspire others on their journey to improve their eyesight.

What was Dave's attitude towards wearing sunglasses and how does it relate to his eyesight improvement?

Dave experimented with different types of sunglasses to find ones that increased contrast without changing colors, which helped him see better in bright sunlight without the need for additional diopter correction.

What was the host's final advice to Dave regarding his participation in the Facebook group?

The host advised Dave not to burn out from helping others in the Facebook group and to pace himself when answering repeated questions.