How I Reduce My Prescription - ZERO DIOPTER RESET

Summary

In this video, the creator shares her personal journey of transitioning to a lower prescription for her glasses, a process known as 'normalized'. She explains her morning routine of not wearing glasses initially, going for a walk to focus on distant objects, and then testing her vision with a Snellen chart both outdoors and indoors. After this, she puts on her new glasses, which are designed to give her 20/50 vision indoors and 20/20 or 20/25 outdoors. She emphasizes the importance of active focus and limiting screen time for vision improvement, and advises viewers to check out her playlist for more information and to not take her experiences as medical advice.

Takeaways

• 📱 The video was recorded using a cellphone due to the creator's busy schedule with two kids.
• 👓 The creator has switched to a new lower prescription for her glasses, which she calls 'normalized'.
• 🌟 Psychologically, the creator finds it easier to transition to a lower prescription with a 'zero diopter reset'.
• 🌅 She starts her day without glasses for at least 20 minutes to help with the transition.
• 🏞️ The creator emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities for better distance focus.
• 🚶‍♀️ She goes for a walk, looking at high-contrast objects like powerlines and road signs.
• 📏 After the walk, she checks her vision using a Snellen chart at a distance of 20 feet.
• 🏠 Indoors, she compares her vision with and without her new glasses using another Snellen chart.
• 👁️‍🗨️ The new glasses are prescribed to give her 20/50 vision indoors and 20/20 or 20/25 outdoors.
• 💻 She mentions that reducing screen time and close-up time can affect her vision clarity.
• ⚠️ The creator advises viewers to not take her experiences as medical advice and to check the disclaimer.

Q & A

What was the reason for the video being recorded on a cellphone instead of the usual setup?

The video was recorded on a cellphone because the speaker was overwhelmed with adjusting to having two kids and did not have the time or energy to set up their usual video recording equipment.

What is the term used for the process of reducing eyeglass prescriptions discussed in the video?

The process of reducing eyeglass prescriptions discussed in the video is referred to as 'normalized'.

What is the 'zero diopter reset' mentioned in the script?

The 'zero diopter reset' is a method mentioned for transitioning to a lower prescription, which involves not wearing glasses for a period of time, particularly in the morning.

How does the speaker describe the psychological impact of switching to a lower prescription?

The speaker finds that not wearing glasses for a period of time helps with the psychological transition to a lower prescription, making it easier to adapt.

What is the first thing the speaker does when they get a new pair of glasses?

The first thing the speaker does is to spend the first 20 minutes of the day without any glasses on.

Why does the speaker go outside without glasses in the morning?

The speaker goes outside without glasses to get some good distance active focus by looking at high contrast objects like powerlines, trees, and road signs.

What is a Snellen chart and how does the speaker use it?

A Snellen chart is a tool used to measure visual acuity. The speaker uses it to check their vision after going outside without glasses, both with and without their new glasses.

What is the difference in the speaker's vision between outdoor and indoor conditions without glasses?

Outdoors, the speaker can read up to the 2025 line with some difficulty without glasses, while indoors they can only read up to the 20/40 line.

What is the speaker's new prescription for their glasses?

The speaker's new prescription is set to give them 20/50 vision indoors and 20/20 or 20/25 vision outdoors.

Why does the speaker feel it's important to not take their advice as medical advice?

The speaker emphasizes that their advice should not be taken as medical advice because they are only sharing their personal journey and experiences, and viewers should be responsible for their own eyes.

What does the speaker suggest for those who are new to the concept of vision improvement?

For those new to vision improvement, the speaker suggests watching the 'start here' video in their natural vision improvement playlist for better understanding.