How I Fixed My Astigmatism | SEE CLEARLY

About this video

• Video Title: How I Fixed My Astigmatism | SEE CLEARLY
• Channel: See Clearly
• Speakers: Not specified
• Duration: 00:12:15

Overview

This video explains what astigmatism is, how it affects vision, and provides a method for improving it through "active focusing." The speaker distinguishes between true astigmatism (a corneal deformation) and lens-induced astigmatism, which they believe is correctable with this technique. The video details how astigmatism causes double or ghost images and demonstrates how to retrain the eyes to focus on the primary image, thereby merging the ghost image and improving clarity.

Key takeaways

• Understanding Astigmatism: Astigmatism is an refractive error that causes blurred or distorted vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. This results in multiple focal points, leading to blurry or doubled images.
• Types of Astigmatism: The speaker differentiates between "true astigmatism" (a genetic condition with a misshapen cornea) and "lens-induced astigmatism," which they believe can be corrected through active focusing.
• Visual Representation: Astigmatism can manifest as a "ghost image" or a faint, secondary image appearing near the primary one. The position of this ghost image can vary (right, left, above, or below).
• Active Focusing Technique: The core method involves consciously focusing on the darker, primary image and attempting to ignore or merge the ghost image. This practice, done daily for short periods, can help the eyes learn to combine the images naturally.
• Gradual Correction: The speaker recommends a gradual approach to correcting astigmatism, suggesting incremental reductions in prescription strength (e.g., 0.25 diopter increments) and focusing on one aspect (spherical or cylindrical) at a time to avoid overwhelming the visual system.