Dear Ann,

I posted the letter -- read it.

Does Neil Brooks sound like a rational person -- sending
anynomous letters to poster on sci.med.vision?

If he had signed it -- there would be no problem.

That is the only issue. I just asked
him to own up to the letter.

Otis

On 23 Nov 2005 07:35:55 -0800, "otisbrown[at]pa.net" <otisbrown[at]pa.netwrote:

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If I have time? You're saying that something terrible was sent to you
and if you have time you'll reproduce it?

Your crediblitly loses.

Ann

"otisbrown[at]pa.net" <otisbrown[at]pa.net> wrote:

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The social stigma surrounding mental health care really has lessened
in the last few decades, Otis.

There are both pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities that
can reduce the frequency *and* severity of these outbursts with
minimal side effects.

Seek help. Really.
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Live simply so that others may simply live

Dear Neil,

If I have time, I will write up the letter you sent my
wife, dated, September 30, 2005,

Addressed

Dear Mrs.; Brown:


And signed,

Thanks much,

The Management.

___________

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Te letter was post-marked

San Diego, CA

_________

But you have established a "standandard"
for the ODs on this site. They do
not have to make any technical
arguments AT ALL.

All they need to do it to point to
you and say -- if we deal with a
scientific idiot like Neil Brooks,
we will be sued.

That is all it takes -- you have made
their "case" perfectly for them.

And, you know what? I agree 100 percent
with them -- and I know that they
can NEVER offer true-prevention, except
for their own children.

This makes the issue -- not science -- but
"political" and "social".

As an engineer -- I simply do not deal
with it.

I look for explanations and analysis. I always
wondered why "medical" people work the way
that they do -- and you have provided the
"perfect" explanation. Thank you.

In my home town, I found ophthalmolgists who
were very reluctant to pur a strong minus lens
on a kid -- and would keep the minus lens
off -- until the visoin fell below 20/50 -- and
there was no choice for them. But they
never said anything, nor did they offer
an explanation.

Now -- I know why. But a "solution" then is for
the person to understand this issue, and
"start" the plus under his own control, and
my nephew did. There is no choice other
than "neglect" -- and that in not a
wise choice under the circumstance.


Otis

"otisbrown[at]pa.net" <otisbrown[at]pa.net> wrote:

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Oh, Otis. Come on now.

Does your brain's thalamic region ever get postcards from your
prefrontal cortex saying something like, "Having great time. Wish you
were here?"

Really.
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Live simply so that others may simply live

No, Neil -- you sent the letter. No doubt
about it.

You really have to be crazy to pull a stunt
like that.

The ODs on this site have no choice but to use
the minus lens on the public. I have no
problem with that.

Now, they can add the statement that
people like the delusional Neil Brooks
will "attack" them if they attempt to
offer ANY assistance with true prevention.

If they wish to "explain" the reason for
their position -- they I would accept that
explanation as the "perfect" rationale.

It finally comes down to the OD who
recognizes the validity of the "primate" studies
and the Oakley-Young study. See:

www.chinamyopia.org

And ultimately it will come down to an
"informed" parent -- if they wish
to help their own children avoid
entry into nearsighedness.

In fact, if I were and OD, I would most
likely do EXACTLY what they are doing,
and recognize that idiots like you will
always "kill" any effort at "organized"
prevention.

A cautionary tale indeed.

Otis

"otisbrown[at]pa.net" <otisbrown[at]pa.net> wrote:

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You're nuts. You're just flat-out nuts. That explains just about
everything.

I thought you were through with this drama-queen, paranoid delusional
stuff. No? Not yet?? Hm. Ok.
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Live simply so that others may simply live

Dear Neil,

Now that I know that it was you
who sent those threatening letters
to my wife -- I will ask
the post office to investigate
you.

You terrified her -- and did
not have the guts to sign
the letter.

Please explain your actions.

Otis

Dear Reader,

Otis Brown is in no way qualified to give medical advice.

Before you consider paying attention to anything that Otis Brown
(otisbrown[at]pa.net) writes, I urge you to review all of his previous
posts.

Not only is there no scientific data on humans to support his fantasy,
but there IS plenty that proves him wrong.

Otis Brown is more than simply bizarre. He's wrong. See the weekly
(Mondays) "welcome to sci.med.vision" for information on how to block
his ramblings.

If you can find a shred of evidence or scientifically accepted proof
of the efficacy of using plus lens therapy to prevent the progression
of myopia in humans then, by all means, follow his advice, but do so
only under the care of a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.

"Scientifically accepted proof" results from experiments conducted
within the "scientific method" explained here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_method

Otis's posts tend to fall into the category of anecdotal (or made up):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence

Otis's posts can be reviewed at: http://snipurl.com/i7k2

The results of clinical trials of using plus lens therapy to prevent
the progression of myopia can be found at (hint: it did not work):

http://snipurl.com/fij0

http://snipurl.com/fimq

http://snipurl.com/fimr

The details of a proper, controlled test have been proposed and can be
reviewed at the following site, beginning with Page 40, Section 7(A)
and continuing through Page 42:

http://books.nap.edu/books/0309040817/html/40.html

The remainder of this text
(http://books.nap.edu/books/0309040817/html) provides significant
information as well. Nothing contained within supports Otis's theory.
Much, in fact, directly contradicts it.

Finally, be very cautious if you choose to visit Otis Brown's personal
website. It is rumored that his website serves up cookies that link
you to pornographic websites, and may surreptitiously load spyware on
your computer causing viruses and operating system malfunctions.
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Live simply so that others may simply live