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So, I’m curious to hear about your own experiences with vision issues and trying to fix them.
I have a pretty high prescription—around -7—and I've been wearing soft contact lenses for about 12 years now (soft ones before that). For almost that entire time, my vision has just kept getting worse. It feels like the progression has slowed down lately, now that I'm in my early 30s, but it hasn't stopped... It’s strange, though. My nearsightedness didn't even show up until I was 15 or 16. Before that, everything was fine. And none of my family members are nearsighted either.
My eye doctor mentioned that people used to think your prescription would stabilize once you finished college—specifically with myopia—after those intense years of studying. But apparently, they're seeing now that it can keep climbing well after that. They often link this worsening vision to constant near-work, like being stuck indoors staring at computer screens all day. Interestingly, my vision actually improved just once, during a year when I spent an unusual amount of time outdoors. It’s a bit depressing, honestly, because according to every reliable source out there, there isn't really a "cure." Sure, there are invasive options like surgery, but that's a whole different conversation... I’ve tried the Bateson methods and various eye muscle exercises, but nothing really yielded any significant results (though I have to admit, I wasn't exactly consistent).
From what I’ve gathered, the best way to manage myopia seems to be giving the eyes a break by looking into the distance, spending time in nature, and just being outside. Sunlight seems to help, too. But how do you actually balance being outdoors with the reality of modern life? We need monitors for work and books to study, right? We have to make a living somehow.
What has your experience been like?
I have a pretty high prescription—around -7—and I've been wearing soft contact lenses for about 12 years now (soft ones before that). For almost that entire time, my vision has just kept getting worse. It feels like the progression has slowed down lately, now that I'm in my early 30s, but it hasn't stopped... It’s strange, though. My nearsightedness didn't even show up until I was 15 or 16. Before that, everything was fine. And none of my family members are nearsighted either.
My eye doctor mentioned that people used to think your prescription would stabilize once you finished college—specifically with myopia—after those intense years of studying. But apparently, they're seeing now that it can keep climbing well after that. They often link this worsening vision to constant near-work, like being stuck indoors staring at computer screens all day. Interestingly, my vision actually improved just once, during a year when I spent an unusual amount of time outdoors. It’s a bit depressing, honestly, because according to every reliable source out there, there isn't really a "cure." Sure, there are invasive options like surgery, but that's a whole different conversation... I’ve tried the Bateson methods and various eye muscle exercises, but nothing really yielded any significant results (though I have to admit, I wasn't exactly consistent).
From what I’ve gathered, the best way to manage myopia seems to be giving the eyes a break by looking into the distance, spending time in nature, and just being outside. Sunlight seems to help, too. But how do you actually balance being outdoors with the reality of modern life? We need monitors for work and books to study, right? We have to make a living somehow.
What has your experience been like?