> mclearsi...[at]gmail.com wrote in news:a9eea742-fefc-4154-9952-333c5b7a5309
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> Thanks, RM for the clarification.
> > cheers,
> > RM, *PhD OD (P.Clarkii)
> On Jun 22, 6:09*pm, p.clar...[at]gmail.com wrote:
> > On Jun 22, 3:02 pm, "Mandi via MedKB.com" <u36039[at]uwe> wrote:
> > > I'm a 17 year old female, about a year ago I got contacts when my glasses
> > > prescription went up to -1.75. I really love contacts but was told only to
> > > wear them 5 days in a week. At home I can go without my glasses if I don't
> > > want to watch tv but my mum is pestering me now to wear them when I'm at home
> > > because she says I am straining my eyes. At home I just put them on when I
> > > want to see something but am I doing my eyes some harm, is my mum right?
> > > --
> > > Message posted viahttp://www.medkb.com
> > one thing you need to know right off is that the person named "Otis
> > Brown" who first replied to your question has absolutely no
> > credentials or training or experience to give advise. *just ignor what
> > he posts. *despite public embarrassment on this newsgroup, as well as
> > complaints to authorities in the state that he lives, he persists in
> > thrusting his spurious advise on people.
> > to address your question, the current state of scientific research
> > says that, for persons with normally-developed visual systems (i.e.
> > the ability to see 20/20 with the proper lenses, and with normal
> > binocular vision), the use of corrective lenses is only necessary if
> > and when you want to use them. *that is to say they have no long term
> > effect, positive or negative, on your vision in the future. *they
> > simply help you to see better when they are on.
> > i believe you were most likely cautioned to wear your contacts only 5
> > days per week so as to prevent damaging the surface of your eye by
> > over-wearing them. *some people who wear contacts develop a nasty
> > habit of wearing them all the time and never removing them from their
> > eyes-- which can lead to unhealthy consequences. *most likely your
> > doctor is trying to get you to develop reasonable habits. *when you
> > are not wearing your contacts, you can wear your glasses if you wish,
> > or wear nothing if you wish as well. *its up to you. *either way you
> > won't be hurting yourself.
> > cheers,
> > RM, *PhD OD
> > (vs. Otis Brown, misinformed zealot)

> > one thing you need to know right off is that the person named "Otis
> > Brown" who first replied to your question has absolutely no
> > credentials or training or experience to give advise. just ignor what
> > he posts. despite public embarrassment on this newsgroup, as well as
> > complaints to authorities in the state that he lives, he persists in
> > thrusting his spurious advise on people.

> > cheers,
> > RM, PhD OD
> > (vs. Otis Brown, misinformed zealot)

> Thanks, RM for the clarification.

> cheers,
> RM, PhD OD (P.Clarkii)

> On Jun 22, 3:02 pm, "Mandi via MedKB.com" <u36039[at]uwe> wrote:
> > I'm a 17 year old female, about a year ago I got contacts when my glasses
> > prescription went up to -1.75. I really love contacts but was told onlyto
> > wear them 5 days in a week. At home I can go without my glasses if I don't
> > want to watch tv but my mum is pestering me now to wear them when I'm at home
> > because she says I am straining my eyes. At home I just put them on when I
> > want to see something but am I doing my eyes some harm, is my mum right?
> > --
> > Message posted viahttp://www.medkb.com
> one thing you need to know right off is that the person named "Otis
> Brown" who first replied to your question has absolutely no
> credentials or training or experience to give advise. *just ignor what
> he posts. *despite public embarrassment on this newsgroup, as well as
> complaints to authorities in the state that he lives, he persists in
> thrusting his spurious advise on people.
> to address your question, the current state of scientific research
> says that, for persons with normally-developed visual systems (i.e.
> the ability to see 20/20 with the proper lenses, and with normal
> binocular vision), the use of corrective lenses is only necessary if
> and when you want to use them. *that is to say they have no long term
> effect, positive or negative, on your vision in the future. *they
> simply help you to see better when they are on.
> i believe you were most likely cautioned to wear your contacts only 5
> days per week so as to prevent damaging the surface of your eye by
> over-wearing them. *some people who wear contacts develop a nasty
> habit of wearing them all the time and never removing them from their
> eyes-- which can lead to unhealthy consequences. *most likely your
> doctor is trying to get you to develop reasonable habits. *when you
> are not wearing your contacts, you can wear your glasses if you wish,
> or wear nothing if you wish as well. *its up to you. *either way you
> won't be hurting yourself.
> cheers,
> RM, *PhD OD
> (vs. Otis Brown, misinformed zealot)

> On 22 Jun, 15:02, "Mandi via MedKB.com" <u36039[at]uwe> wrote:
> > I'm a 17 year old female, about a year ago I got contacts when my glasses
> > prescription went up to -1.75. I really love contacts but was told only
> > to
> > wear them 5 days in a week. At home I can go without my glasses if I
> > don't
> > want to watch tv but my mum is pestering me now to wear them when I'm at
> > home
> > because she says I am straining my eyes. At home I just put them on when
> > I
> > want to see something but am I doing my eyes some harm, is my mum right?

> On Jun 30, 9:55 am, otisbr...[at]embarqmail.com wrote:
> > If she wears that over-prescribed minus 16/7 -- and gets stair-case
> > myopia
> > from it, why then you are correct. She will need the copy
> > in braille -- after she develops her detached retina.
> What is an "over-prescribed minus?"
> Do you have any evidence that the original poster's prescription fits
> your definition, above?
> Do you have any evidence whatsoever that anything works any better
> than the following advice:
> 1) Low, simple myopes may wish to remove their glasses for near work
> 2) Pay meticulous attention to good visual hygiene, including frequent
> breaks,
> 3) Get lots of fresh air, sunshine, and vigorous exercise,
> 4) Eat a healthy, balanced diet,
> 5) Practice ocular motility exercises (a/k/a yoga for the eyes),
> 6) Use periocular warming
> ??
> This 'protocol' has been scientifically shown to counteract ANY
> UNPROVEN ill-effect of a minus lens that you have EVER proposed.
> So ... can you do any better??

> mclearsi...[at]gmail.com wrote in news:a9eea742-fefc-4154-9952-333c5b7a5309
> [at]z66g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:
> > Sent e-mail.
> > Seewww.cleareyesight.infofor free Bates training, free Bates book.
> > Free Bates Magazines posted soon.
> Are they available in braille?
> --
> Scott
> Reverse name to reply
> Hak mir nisht ken tshaynik