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VISION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Instruction Manual

The See Clearly Method^TM

A product of the

AMERICAN

VISION

INSTITUTE

Patent Pending

Welcome to the See Clearly Method^TM

Congratulations! You've chosen the most effective method currently available for improving your eyesight and your visual health.

The See Clearly Method was developed for people like you, who want to take charge of the well-being of one of their most valuable gifts, their eyesight. It is for those who want to improve their natural ability to see-instead of passively resigning themselves to weaker eyes and stronger glasses or contacts.

Do you have normal vision but are finding that you don't see as dearly as you once did? Have you started thinking about getting your first pair of glasses? Or have you worn glasses for many years and would like to reduce your dependency on them? Regardless of your visual problem, the See Clearly Method offers you the help you need to improve the health and performance of your eyes.

The information and materials in your See Clearly Method training kit are the result of years of research and clinical experience, refined to a system of simple and practical steps, easy to learn and easy to do' More than 15 years in the making, the mix of techniques, their selection and sequence, are a masterpiece of specialized training for the eyes. The more you practice the See Clearly Method and the more progress you make, the more you'll appreciate the power and simplicity of this unique program.

Because the See Clearly Method has been designed for rapid results, you may be tempted to go straight to the videotapes and start doing the exercises. But we strongly recommend first spending time with this Manual starting with the instructions under 'Before You Begin, 'page ix. Take it from us, you'll get much better results with the program if you follow these instructions.

Once again, on behalf of the American Vision Institute, welcome to the best vision improvement system currently available, the See Clearly Method. You're taking a step that will change the way you see, and put you on the path to a lifetime of healthier eyes and better vision!

See Clearly Method^TM

Patent Pending

A New Program of Eye Exercises from the American Vision Institute

Instruction Manual

AMERICAN VISION

INSTITUTE

Professor Merrill J. Allen, 0.0., Ph.D. Professor Francis A. Young, Ph. O. Dr. David W. Muris, 0.0. Dr. Steven M. Beresford, Ph. O.

www.seeclearlymethod.com

The See Clearly Method:

A New Program of Eye Exercises from the American Vision Institute Parent Pending

Copyright @ 2000 by The American Vision Institute, Ine. See Clearly Method and See Clearly Method Training Kit, are trademarks of the American Vision Institute, Ine.

The See Clearly Method is protected by international copyright laws and no part may be reproduced by any means, including photocopying, mechanical, electronic, or otherwise; or transmitted in any form; or stored in a retrieval system; without the prior written consent of the American Vision Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

NOTICE TO READERS

The See Clearly Method'. is an educational tool that teaches the user bow to see more clearly, comfortably, and efficiently. It is not a medical or assistive device, nor is it a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The views expressed in this Instruction Manual and elsewhere in the See Clearly Method training materials represent the opinions of the authors. All techniques recommended in the See Clearly Method are considered to be completely safe, but should not be used without first consulting an optometrist or ophthalmologist to determine if any eye disease or other condition requiring specialized treatment is present.

By making use of the contents of the See Clearly Method training kit, the user agrees that it is his or her sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the See Clearly Method for his or her intended purpose, and assumes all risks and liabilities resulting from application of the techniques and recommendations, including any and all claims for direct or consequential damages.

CAUTION: The See Clearly Method includes various eye exercises and the use of an eye patch; it also advocates 'progressive undercorrection,' that is, the use of a weaker prescription producing slightly blurred vision in order to strengthen the eyes. Use an eye patch or undercorrected prescription only when reading, watching television, or doing other safe activities. Do not use an eye patch or do eye exercises, or use an undercorrected prescription while driving a motor vehicle, using power tools, going up or down stairs, or engaging in any other potentially dangerous activity or any other activity that requires depth perception or clear vision. Whenever weaker lenses are used, they should provide at least 20/40 acuity in each eye. Do not use a weaker prescription unless your eye doctor confirms that you can see well enough to do so safely. Do not touch the eyes or the region surrounding the eyes with long or sharp fingernails, and do not use excessively hot water for hydrotherapy.

Likewise, since the See Clearly Method is intended to improve vision, you should take precautions from time to time to ensure that your glasses or contacts are still suitable for driving, using power tools, going up or down stairs, or engaging in any other potentially dangerous activity that requires clear vision.

The See Clearly Method' is designed to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, astigmatism, and eyestrain. Under no circumstances should it be used as ,a substitute for the medical treatment of serious eye disease such as cataract, macular or retinal degeneration, or glaucoma. If you suffer from one of these conditions or any other eye disease, you should se the See Clearly Method only under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

See Clearly Method^TM

Instruction Manual

Contents

A Suggestion From the AVI Doctors. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . vii

Before You Begin: Read this First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ix

PART 1: Open Your Eyes To A Better Way of Seeing Life's Most Precious Gift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1

Normal, Healthy Eyes: Your Birthright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

What's Wrong With This Picture?

We Can Do Better. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Doctors Behind The See Clearly Method. . . . .. . . . 4

Open Your Eyes To A Better Way Of Seeing . . . . 5

Understanding Traditional Eye Care. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6

PART II: The See Clearly Method

The See Clearly Method. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Started: Your See Clearly Materials. . . .. .. . . . 14

A Three-Phase Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 17

Setting Your Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19

Using 'Corrective' Lenses With The See Clearly Method 21

Your Daily Routine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Eight Keys To Faster Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 25

Customizing The See Clearly Method. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 27

The See Clearly Method: Exercises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 33

New Visual Habits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Booster Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Persistence Pays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

PART III: Information and Resources

Structure and Function of The Eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Effects of 'Corrective' Lenses:

Insight and Comment from Eye Doctors. . . . . . . . . . . 80 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

PART IV: Exercise Charts and Reminder Cards

Following page 83:

Large Scanning Chart

Large Fusion Chart

Large Word Chart

Combination Chart (smaller versions of charts) Reminder Cards and Bookmarks

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A SUGGESTION FROM THE AVI DOCTORS

The results that you achieve with the See Clearly Method can be directly related to the amount of time you devote to the exercises. The more time you spend practising the See Clearly Method and incorporating it into your daily routine, the greater your chances for success. At the same time, you should begin and proceed at a comfortable pace for yourself. Youll need to determine how much time you can make available for doing the exercises and what pace is comfortable. But for maximum results, we encourage you to follow the program as it is described in the Instruction Manual and the Daily Progress Journal.

Before You Begin: Read this First

You'll gain the maximum benefit from the See Clearly Method if you follow the instructions in this Manual and the Daily Progress Journal exactly as directed. It only takes 30 minutes to do one Exercise Lesson, but if you're pressed for time, you can just practice the New Visual Habits periodically throughout the day. Your New Visual Habits are vitally important because they don't take up any extra time and you can do them just about anywhere.

As you begin this program, you should figure out how to rearrange your schedule so that you exercise your eyes on a regular basis. We strongly recommend you do one or more 30 minute Exercise Lesson per day. However, if you're just coo busy, make sure you practice your New Visual Habits as much as possible every day. The important thing is to start improving your vision right away before you get sidetracked and forget.

How to Get Started

You'll get better results and progress faster if you do the following things before beginning the exercises.

1. Make sure you have all the contents of the kit (see p.14).

2. Read this Instruction Manual.

3. Review the Daily Progress Journal.

4. Set up a special place for the exercises. Ideally, this will be close to a television and VCR, so it's convenient to use the videos. If you don't have access to a TV and VCR, set up a tape player and use the audio cassettes.

Also, try to find a place where you have six feet of blank wall in front of you.

5. Remove the Reminder Charts and Eye Charts from the back of the Instruction Manual.

6. Obtain these items:

An eye patch (from your drugstore)

A ISO-watt light bulb

An alarm clock

7. Play the Instructional Video and get familiar with the exercises.

8. Re-read the exercise instructions, which start on page 33 of this Manual.

9. Now you are ready to start using the Daily Exercise Videos. As you watch each video, stop the tape at the beginning of each exercise and once again read the instructions for that exercise in the Manual. This will establish the habit of doing the exercises correctly.

Some Words You'll Need to Know

Many people-including those who wear glasses or contacts-confuse the word 'nearsighted' with 'farsighted.' And most are unfamiliar with the technical names of the basic visual problems for which glasses or contacts lenses are worn. So while we've written this Manual for the layman, there are a few words you'll need to know, and it's a good idea to learn them right now. Their definitions are given below.

Astigmatism. A condition in which images appear blurred and distorted, usually at all distances, caused by uneven focusing of light inside the eye.

Cataract. An accumulation of dead cells inside the lens of the eye, which obstructs the passage of light. A cataract is not a tumor or growth, but is usually caused by ultraviolet radiation and/or poor diet.

Ciliary Muscle. A circular muscle surrounding the eye's inner lens, which enables it to change focus.

Convergence. The ability to turn your eyes inward or cross your eyes.

Cornea. A transparent 'window' at the front of the eye, which allows light to en ter.

'Corrective' Lenses. Lenses that compensate for the eye's inability to focus. 'Corrective' lenses are also called 'compensatory' lenses, and do not correct the underlying problem, only the symptoms.

Extraocular Muscles. A group of six muscles surrounding the eyeball, which enables the eyes to move and point at the same object at the same time.

Farsightedness. A condition in which one sees far objects better than near objects. The technical term for this condition is 'hyperopia.' (Pronounced hyper-opia)

Glaucoma. A degenerative disease usually caused by blockages in the eye's drainage system, which increase the pressure inside the eyeball. Glaucoma often damages the optic nerve and may lead to partial or total blindness.

Hyperopia. A condition in which one sees far objects better than near objects. Hyperopia is generally known as 'farsightedness.' A person with hyperopia is called a 'hyperope.'

Inner Lens. A transparent capsule of living cells inside the eye, which focuses light onto the retina.

Iris. The colored part of the eye. A circular diaphragm of muscle at the front of the eye, which controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Macular Degeneration. A condition in which cells die in the central part of the retina at the back of the eye, often resulting in partial blindness.

Minus Lenses. Lenses that compensate for nearsightedness.

Nearpoint Stress. The result of unrelieved close-up focus over an extended period of rime. Nearpoint stress is caused by cramping of the ciliary and extraocular muscles, and accompanied by reduction of blinking and tear formation. Symptoms include blurred vision, double vision, loss of distance vision, eyestrain, headaches, and sore or dry eyes.

Nearsightedness. A condition in which one sees near objects better than far objects. The rechnical term for this condition is (myopia.' (Pronounced my-ohpia)

Optic Nerve. The nerve pathway that transmits signals from the eyes to the brain.

Plus Lenses. Lenses that compensate for farsightedness or presbyopia.

Potentiation Effect. The ability to gain more results than expected by increasing the amount of exercise. For example, if you do two exercise sessions per day, you'll get about three times the benefit of doing just one exercise session per day.

Presbyopia. A condition in which the eye loses its focusing power due to the aging process, especially in people over the age of 40. (Pronounced pres-bee-opia.)

Progressive Undercorrection. A technique for strengthening the eyes by helping them adapt to a weaker prescription, i.e., one with which the vision is slightly blurred. When the person can see well with the weaker prescription, the prescription is weakened even more. This process is repeated until the person is completely free of ((corrective' lenses or has obtained the maximum amount of improvement possible.

Pupil. The dark hole in the center of the iris, which becomes larger or smaller as the iris expands or contracts, allowing light to enter.

Retina. A complex network of nerve cells, which convert the light entering

the eye into electrical impulses that travel up the optic nerve to the brain.

Retinal Detachment. A condition in which the retina becomes separated from the supporting tissue at the back of the eyeball, often leading to partial blindness.

PART I: Open Your Eyes To A Better Way Of Seeing

Life's Most Precious Gift

Healthy eyes and good eyesight are among the most precious gifts of life. The beauty and expressiveness of normal, healthy eyes are a delight to behold, and the ability to see clearly has benefits that affect everything we do. Our livelihood, our safety, our pastimes and our pleasures all depend on good vision.

Normal, Healthy Eyes: Your Birthright

The good news is, almost all babies are born with perfectly normal healthy eyes' If you could see well as a child, chances are your eyeballs are not genetically deformed. Unfortunately, many people-including a majority of eye doctors-make the mistake of thinking that poor vision is inherited'

Being born with normal healthy eyes means that poor vision is not inevitable. Although the aging process eventually catches up with us, there are plenty of elderly people who don't need glasses or hardly ever wear them. This means that with proper care and attention, you can probably keep your eyes healthy and your vision normal. It also means that something can be done to improve your vision if your eyes no longer perform as well as they once did.

The bad news is that we live in a world in which our eyes are forced to adapt to conditions for which they are not designed. Long periods of reading and close work were not common before mass education and mass production arrived' More recently, television and computers have been added to the list of reasons people focus their eyes too close, for too long.

In fact, the dramatic increase in nearsightedness in America has been linked to the rapid rise in mass education and television viewing from the 1950s onward. Before mass education and television, a person's eyes alternated frequently between closeup focus and distant viewing in the course of daily life. In this way the eyes were exercised constantly and did not become strained.

The body's response to sustained close-up focus, such as reading or working at a computer, includes cramping of the eye muscles and reduction of normal blinking and tear fluid formation. The effects of this, which is called 'nearpoint stress,' can include blurred vision, double vision, eyestrain, headaches, and sore or dry eyes.

But remember, despite the challenges of living and working in today's high pressure world, you probably began life with normal healthy eyes. The See Clearly Method will help you exercise them so they function the way nature intended-and help offset the effects of activities that overload the visual system.

What's Wrong With This Picture?

The response of the eye care establishment to rising levels of poor vision has been to become increasingly proficient at compensating for the loss of natural focusing power caused by nearpoint stress and the aging process' Measuring our eyesight and providing us with an endless supply of 'corrective' lenses have become highly developed and reliable services. If we are concerned with appearance, we are offered contact lenses, which provide a natural looking alternative to glasses. And lately, if we want to avoid the bother of contacts, laser surgery is being used to reshape the cornea itself. So what's wrong with this picture?

What's wrong is that none of these things fixes the real problem, the loss of focusing power caused by nearpoint stress and the aging process. At best, they temporarily fix the symptoms, not the problem itself Even the term 'corrective' lenses is confusing. What 'corrective' lenses do is manipulate the light entering the eyes in order to allow us to see a normal looking image. They compensate for the effects of an aging or stressed visual system. But they do not cure or correct the underlying problem.

In fact, 'corrective' lenses can actually increase nearpoint stress, which contributes to the eventual need for a stronger prescription. Instead of curing the problem, they usually make it worse. So using glasses or contacts does nothing for the health of your eyes. They are a crutch that enable you to get by. And like a crutch, you become more dependent on them as your eyes become weaker.

We Can Do Better

For most people, settling for a chronically weak or degenerating body is not an appealing idea. We all want our bodies to be healthy, and stay healthy. Certainly, except for diseases and injuries for which there is no cure, nobody in their right mind would willingly accept a condition that compromises the ability to function and enjoy life, or to be dependent on crutches forever.

Most branches of the medical profession now acknowledge the role of nutrition and exercise in maintaining good health' Unfortunately, this outlook has been slow to gain acceptance among members of the eye care profession. In fact, most eye doctors are unaware of the sizable body of professional literature and research available on this subject.

So it is up to eye doctors who really understand the specific techniques for strengthening the eyes to lead the way' Already this is happening. There are about 3,000 eye doctors in the United States who share this outlook and now offer 'behavioral optometry' services. But more understanding and much wider acceptance is needed. The See Clearly Method is the result of a decision by AVT's team of eye doctors and scientists to provide a natural way to strengthen the eyes, and an effective, inexpensive alternative to progressively weaker eyes and dependence on stronger glasses or contact lenses.

The Doctors Behind the See Clearly Method

The doctors of the American Vision Institute are top professionals with distinguished careers in vision research, and in the practice and teaching of optometry.

Professor MerrillJ. Allen, O.D., Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of the School of Optometry at Indiana University, Dr' Allen has personally educated thousands of optometrists.

He has received twenty-one professional honors including the American Optometric Association's prestigious Apollo Award, the highest honor in the optometric profession. Professor Allen is Chairman of the Board of the American Vision Institute.

Professor Francis A. Young, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus at Washington State University, Dr. Young is also a recipient of the AOAs prestigious Apollo Award, as well as ten other honors in the optometric profession' He is a graduate of Ohio State University, and serves as Vice President of the American Vision Institute.

David W. Muris, O.D. President of the American Vision Institute. Dr. Muris is also President of the College of Preventics Optometry and Director of Sacramento VisionCare Optometric Center. He is former Regional Chairman of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, and President of the Sacramento Valley Optometric Association. Dr. Muris is a graduate of Southern California College of Optometry'

Steven M. Beresford, Ph.D. Executive Vice President of the American Vision Institute. In addition to vision research, Dr. Beresford is an authority on nuclear chemistry and has published his work in leading scientific

journals. He is a graduate of Leicester University (UK).

Open Your Eyes To A Better Way Of Seeing

The See Clearly Method is more than just a way to improve your vision and the health of your eyes. It represents a major breakthrough in eye care. Instead of passively resigning yourself to a lifetime of weaker eyes and stronger prescriptions, you can now actively participate in the way your eyes are treated. Unfortunately for the public, this new approach is not yet shared by the majority of eye doctors.

We believe that this will change as knowledge of these methods and their results becomes more widespread' For example, until recently most dentists did not promote the n1ethods now universally accepted and practiced. Today, no responsible dentist would fail to encourage patients to play an active role in keeping their teeth and gums healthy-with techniques such as flossing which, until the dental professions thinking changed, were unknown to most people.

In the history of medicine, new ideas have often been resisted by those schooled in traditional methods. That is only to be expected. Although the techniques you are about to learn have been proven effective in years of clinical practice with thousands of patients, and are supported by more than 1,500 research papers and articles, more can be done.

It is the sincere hope of the American Vision Institute that as people like yourself spread the word about eye exercises, these techniques will eventually be accepted by the mainstream eye care profession and will find their way into the daily habits of most Americans. Until then, we offer the benefits of the See Clearly Method to those health conscious individuals and eye doctors who wish to join the thousands who are assuming a responsible role in the improvement of their eyesight-and taking part in a new way of seeing.

Understanding Traditional Eye Care

Your doctor is expert at examining your eyes, prescribing 'corrective' lenses, and checking for signs of eye disease. However, he or she may not be familiar with the principles and techniques of 'behavioral optometry,' or the specific practices of the See Clearly Method'

If you follow the See Clearly Method as directed, chances are very good that you'll soon strengthen your eyes to the point where you need a weaker prescription' Although many people have weaker pairs of glasses from previous years that work just fine, you may need to see an eye doctor.

We strongly recommend a technique called 'progressive undercorrection.' This is a technique for strengthening eyes by helping them adapt to a weaker prescription, i.e., one with which the vision is slightly blurred. Done properly, it involves being prescribed lenses that give you between 20/20 and 20/40 acuity in each eye. When the person can see well with the weaker prescription, the prescription is weakened even more' This process is repeated until the person is completely free of 'corrective' lenses or has obtained the maximum amount of improvement possible.

SAFETY REMINDER. Only use an undercorrected prescription when reading, watching television, or doing other safe activities. Don't use an undercorrected prescription while driving a motor vehicle, using power tools, going up or down stairs, or engaging in any other potentially dangerous activity that requires clear vision.

You need to see an eye doctor who understands how to prescribe in this manner. If your doctor isn't familiar with 'behavioral optometry,' you could find resistance to your requests for weaker lenses, since this is contrary to the usual pattern of needing stronger lenses.

Since your eye doctor may not understand what you are trying to accomplish, you may need to be persistent to make sure you get what you need. In fact, it's a very good idea before you make your appointment to ask if your eye doctor is willing to prescribe weaker glasses. If so, once the new glasses are ready, have them checked to verify that they really are weaker. (Objects should appear slightly blurred if the new prescription is weaker.)

AVI

TIPS & Reminders

Stand Your Ground!

If your eye doctor asks you questions that you can't answer, please ask him or her to contact us through our web site, www.seeclearlymethod.com.

Remember, you are in charge of your visual health. You are in control your eye doctor can help you if he or she knows something about 'behavioral optometry' or is open minded to what you are doing. If not, it might be a good idea to take your business elsewhere' If you have difficulty finding a supportive eye doctor, look for a local optometrist who offers 'vision therapy' or 'visual training'' We may be able to refer you to a supportive eye doctor in your area; call the See Clearly Method referral network at (toll free) 877-232-3598 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Central time.

Don't forget that many years of research and clinical experience by responsible, respected eye doctors have gone into the development of the See Clearly Method. It's a positive approach with a valid scientific foundation, and it has already achieved results for thousands of people. On the other hand, mainstream eye doctors continue to provide stronger prescriptions, and no help in addressing the underlying problems. We think the choice is obvious, and again, we congratulate you on having chosen to take an active role in improving your eyesight and visual health'

Now, let's begin.

PART II:

The See Clearly Method

The See Clearly Method

The See Clearly Method is an approach to natural vision improvement that relies on a variety of principles and techniques to achieve its results. Each component is important, but together they build on each other to accelerate your progress in changing the ability of your eyes to see. These principles are described below, each expressed as an action step. Read them, review them, understand them. Everything you will do in this program is based on these ideas.

Exercise-Gently! As with most other muscular parts of the body the idea of 'use it or lose it' also applies to the eyes. It is a basic principle of the See Clearly Method that exercising the eyes can eliminate or reduce the need for progressively stronger 'corrective' lenses, and can actually reverse the process in many cases' More than anything else, your success depends on exercising your eyes regularly. The specific techniques outlined in this Manual and demonstrated on the Exercise Videos have been developed to give your eyes exactly what they need to increase their natural focusing power and ability to function properly.

You'll find that the See Clearly Method, including six New Visual Habits and ten Booster Techniques, gives your eyes a great workout. Though the exercises are easy, they are really effective' Some of them are designed to increase the power and accuracy of the focusing system. Several of them promote the flow of nutrients to the eye region. And some are pleasantly relaxing.

AVI

TIPS & Reminders

Easy Does It!

So learn all the exercises, make them part of your routine, use them with confidence, and be assured that there is nothing more important to success in restoring your visual health.

Cultivate New Visual Habits. Most people with bad eyesight have poor visual habits. For example, most nearsighted people are in the habit of staring at a computer screen or reading hour after hour without stopping. Most people who wear 'corrective' lenses are in the habit of leaving them on all the time. Worst of all, most people with poor eyesight are in the habit of neglecting their eyes and not bothering to exercise them or take care of them properly. The See Clearly Method gives you a new and positive set of habits' You'll find that they are easy to learn, can be done anywhere, and don't take up any extra time' Learning them and performing them on a daily basis-until they become truly habitual-is essential for achieving better vision.

Your New Visual Habits are explained and illustrated on pages 34-45 of this Manual. Familiarize yourself with them by studying the Manual and by watching the Exercise Video' Make them the focus of your first week.

Practice them until they are fully integrated into your lifestyle and are totally automatic for you'

AVI

TIPS & Reminders

Just Say No To Junk Food

Adjust Your Diet. Not surprisingly, good nutrition plays an important role in the health of the eyes' A poor diet can actually weal{en the retina and increase the risk of eye diseases such as cataract and macular degeneration. Too much sugar can make the lenses inside the eyes swell and increase pressure inside the eyeballs. But a balanced, sensible diet enables your eyes to get the nourishment they need to perform properly' Avoiding junk food is a good way to cut down on empty calories and excess sugar'

Following dietary guidelines such as those of the American Cancer Society and National Institute of Health is a good way to ensure that you are receiving proper nutrition. Their recommendations are as follows:

Eat less fat.

Eat less sugar.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Eat whole grain cereals.

Do not add salt to your food.

Do not use alcohol or tobacco.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.

In addition, various herbs, vitamins and minerals are considered to have a beneficial effect.

Use the Power of Affirmation. Modern medical science acknowledges that the mind exerts a tremendous influence on the body. It has been demonstrated time and again that our expectations and desires actually affect the body's ability to overcome illness and heal itself-that positive thoughts and expectations can support the body's natural ability to heal itself.

A good way to harness this natural power and apply it toward better visual health is to repeat an affirmation, i.e., a positive statement that embodies your vision improvement goals. Here are some examples:

I am seeing better each day.

I can see without my glasses.

I feel positive changes in my vision taking place.

See p. 24 for our recommendations of how to use affirmations as part of your daily routine.

Getting Started:

Your See Clearly Materials

Your progress with the See Clearly Method will depend on using the learning materials as directed. Please take a moment now to examine everything included in your Kit, and be sure you have each of the following items. If you don't, call 866-209-0604 (toll free in US/Canada) and we will send you any missing items.

Instruction Manual

The Manual is your written guide to the See Clearly Method' It explains techniques and useful words related to your eyes, and includes other important reference information. In addition, the Instruction Manual contains important charts that you will use to improve your vision' These are in the back of the Manual and are perforated for easy removal Please take them out now' You should have:

1 large Scanning Chart

1 large Fusion Chart

1 large Word Chart

1 Combination Chart

(smaller versions of all charts)

3 Reminder Cards

Daily Progress Journal

An essential part of the See Clearly Method is recording your progress each day' The Journal is a handy way to maintain these records.

Exercise Card

This card provides convenient descriptions of all the See Clearly techniques. Use it for travel and other situations where you don't have access to the video or audio Exercise Tapes. It also serves as a handy reminder, once you've studied the techniques in detail using the Instruction Manual and Videos.

Instructional Video

The Instructional Video provides essential background information. You will learn more about your eyes and how they see, the causes of visual problems, the keys to visual health, and the principles and approaches of the See Clearly Method. Be sure to watch the Instructional Video before starting the Exercise Videos.

Daily Exercise Video Lesson 1 & 2

The Exercise Videos help you learn by participating. You'll hear the See Clearly techniques described in simple language and watch them being demonstrated. Then you'll follow along and repeat the exercises, which are set to music. Exercise Video 1 covers Lessons 1 and 2. Each is a 30-minute training session composed of a different selection and arrangement of New Visual Habits and Booster Techniques.

Daily Exercise Video Lesson 3 & 4

The second Exercise Video covers Lessons 3 and 4, which are different 3O-minute sequences of New Visual Habits and Booster Techniques.

Instructional Audio Cassette

The Instructional Audio tape is included in case you don't have access to a television and VCR. The Audio version is the sound track of the Instructional Video.

Daily Exercise Audio Cassette 1

This is the sound track of Exercise Video Tape 1 (Lesson 1 & 2). Use the Exercise Audio Tapes for times when you want privacy, when you're traveling or any time when you don't have access to a television and VCR.

Daily Exercise Audio Cassette 2

This is the sound track of Exercise Video Tape 2 (Lessons 3 & 4).

NOTE: If you don't like the music on the tapes, we suggest you turn the volume down and use your own music instead.

A Three-Phase Process

The See Clearly Method gives your eyes a good basic workout and modifies the patterns of behavior associated with seeing. It involves learning some new ideas and unlearning some old ones. It requires mastering specific visual techniques' And it takes practice and repetition to get results. You'll make the most progress and receive the greatest benefits if you think of this process in three phases.

Phase I: Learning. Phase I, the get-acquainted part of the See Clearly Method, will occupy your first month. This month, and especially the first week, is the most important part of the program. It is your foundation for success.

GOAL

Learn all See Clearly techniques; develop New Visual Habits; reduce your dependency on corrective lenses.

TO DO

1. Watch the Instruction Video several times.

2. Read the Manual several times.

3. Study each technique in the Manual.

4. Play the first Exercise Video and do at least one exercise session per day.

It's important during this learning week to follow directions exactly and avoid shortcuts. You should carefully cultivate your New Visual Habits throughout each day.

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Week 1 : Learn, learn, learn

Phase II: Development. Phase II is a period of rapid progress, which typically lasts one to three months after you've learned and started practicing the See Clearly techniques.

GOAL

Reduce or eliminate your need for' corrective' lenses, or adapt to progressively weaker prescriptions.

TO DO

1. Master your New Visual Habits.

2. Continue your exercises, on a daily basis.

Phase III: Consolidation/Improvement. Most people reach a temporary leveling off following Phase II. This represents consolidation of your achievement, which is usually followed by further visual improvement. By continuing to do the exercises on a regular basis, your vision moves to a higher level.

GOAL

Maintain achievements, or continue to improve.

TO DO

1. Maintain your New Visual Habits.

2. Continue daily exercise sessions.

3. Identify and practice most effective techniques.

Setting Your Goals

Where are you today? Gaining maximum benefit from the See Clearly Method depends on understanding the condition of your eyes and setting realistic goals. To begin with, you should know what your visual problem is. Are you nearsighted? Farsighted or presbyopic? Astigmatic? Have you worn glasses for a long time, or have you just begun to need them?

What can you expect? Your level and rate of visual improvement with the See Clearly Method will depend on a variety of factors: the severity of your condition; your motivation and diligence in practicing the New Visual Habits and other parts of the program; and your lifestyle, including your general state of health, stress level, and diet.

Typical areas of improvement include the following:

Stronger eyes with more natural focusing power

Prevention of further visual deterioration and avoidance of stronger prescriptions

Reduction or elimination of dependency on 'correc tive lenses

Relief from computer-induced headaches and eyestrain

Less dryness of eyes, with less sensitivity to bright light

Faster reading and better comprehension

More comfortable and relaxed vision

Most people see significant results within the first month if they follow the See Clearly Method exactly as directed. Many people notice improvement within the first week, sometimes within a few days.

Set goals that make sense for you. Each case is individual. But in general, depending on your situation, you can realistically think in terms of the following goals:

SITUATION GOAL

Eyestrain or vision- related headaches	Eliminate problem, see more comfortably
Not yet wearing 'corrective lenses	Return to normal, avoid 'corrective' lenses
Wearing corrective' lenses, deteriorating, need a stronger prescription	Stop deterioration, avoid stronger prescription
Wearing weak 'corrective' lenses	Return to normal or near-normal vision, eliminate 'corrective' lenses.
Wearing bifocals	Return to single vision glasses
Wearing medium-to-strong 'corrective' lenses	Stabilize vision, avoid stronger prescriptions See well with weaker prescriptions Reduce dependency on corrective' lenses, use only part-time Eventually return to normal or near-normal vision, eliminate 'corrective' lenses

IMPORTANT NOTE: Begin with the easiest goals first, because they can often be accomplished in about a week or so and will increase your self-confidence and motivation' Then, as you gain experience with the See Clearly Method, aim for higher goals.

For example, if you suffer from eyestrain, get rid of the eyestrain before trying to accomplish anything else. Likewise, if your vision is getting worse and you feel the need for a stronger prescription, stabilize your vision so you see well with your current prescription before trying to adapt to weaker glasses.

We have provided space in the Daily Progress Journal (p.ll) for you to record your goals. Recording your goals will increase your focus and help you track your progress.

Using 'Corrective' lenses With The See Clearly Method

Although 'corrective' lenses (glasses and contacts) make things clearer by refocusing light before it enters the eyes, they usually create dependency. For this reason, we advise you to wear them as little as possible. Always wear 'corrective' lenses for potentially dangerous activities or any activity that requires dear vision, such as driving, or crossing the road, or cooking, or using power tools. When you finish the activity, take them off, provided it's safe to do so. Break the habit of always wearing your glasses or contacts.

This applies to almost any visual problem, unless your vision is really bad. You'll find there are lots of things you can do without perfectly clear vision. Spending time without 'corrective' lenses is one of the best ways to increase your natural focusing power'

If you get a headache not wearing glasses, it may mean that you're straining instead of just accepting what you can see. Cultivate the habit of leaving them off for longer periods of time, and you'll find there are lots of things you can do well without them, even if your vision is not as clear as you'd like it to be. (However, if your vision is so bad that you can't see much of anything without glasses, just concentrate on adapting to a weaker prescription.)

If Your Vision Has Just Started to Deteriorate:

You may be able to return to normal and avoid or delay 'corrective' lenses for many years. If you've just started wearing 'corrective' lenses, or if you've worn corrective' lenses for some time but your prescription is weak, spend as much time as possible without them.

If Your 'Corrective Lenses are Medium or Strong:

You can probably gain a substantial amount of freedom from them, and may eventually get rid of them altogether. The key is to adapt to a series of weaker prescriptions that enable you to function effectively while your eyes become stronger. Most people can use weaker glasses from previous years. If you don't have any, ask your eye doctor for some weaker lenses that give you between 20/20 and 20/40 acuity (see page 7).

This technique is known as progressive undercorrection'. If you decide to follow this route, it's important to start wearing the weaker prescription immediately. If you continue to wear your current prescription, it will interfere with the exercises and significantly slow down your progress.

In addition to wearing a weaker prescription, you should also try to spend as much time as possible without corrective' lenses. For example, if you're nearsighted, try to do all your reading and computer work without corrective' lenses, even if it means getting closer than usual. If you're presbyopic and wear bifocals, try to go back to single vision lenses, and wear them as little as possible.

If You Want to Avoid a Stronger Prescription:

Stabilizing your vision and avoiding the expense of a stronger prescription usually takes a month or so and may be the best course of action if you have really bad eyesight or don't want to spend much time exercising your eyes. Although stabilization may not sound very exciting, many people with really bad eyesight are worried about their vision getting even worse and are happy just to stop the downhill spiral into stronger prescriptions.

Your Daily Routine

Your key to success with the See Clearly Method is exercising your eyes regularly. Diligently cultivate your New Visual Habits until they become automatic and effortless. We also advise you to get into the habit of doing an Exercise Lesson every day. Use an alarm clock to remind yourself

1. Exercises

HOW MUCH TIME HOW OFTEN

30 minutes per session Once each day minimum;

two sessions is better and

will give you much faster

results

When you do your exercises, follow one of the 30-minute Lessons provided in the Exercise Video or Audio tapes. There are four Lessons. Each is a special selection and sequence of New Visual Habits and Booster Techniques. You should use the videos whenever possible. The audio tape is provided for travel or other situations where you don't have access to a television and VCR.

2. New Visual Habits

HOW MUCH TIME HOW OFTEN

One to three minutes As frequently as possible

NOTE:

Even though New Visual Habits are part of your Video and Audio Exercise Lessons, it's important to also do them outside you I' regular exercise sessions, and blend them into your normal activities.

per exercise throughout the day

Six of the See Clearly Method exercises are designated as New Visual Habits, and are explained on pages 3445 of this Manual. An important part of your success with the See Clearly Method is to practice these six powerful exercises throughout the day, during your normal activities. Get so comfortable with them that very soon you'll find yourself doing them automatically whenever an opportunity presents itself.

3. Eye Patch

SAFETY REMINDER. Don't wear an eye patch

when driving, crossing a road, going up and down stairs, using power tools, cooking, or doing other potentially dangerous activities.

HOW MUCH TIME HOW OFTEN

Requires no extra time Once per day

Wearing an eye patch is a very powerful technique because it forces each eye to work separately' It can really accelerate your progress if you do it for an hour or more every day, when reading, watching television or doing other safe activities. Wearing an eye patch doesn't take any extra time because you'll be doing these things anyway, so please don't skip this important technique. Wear it for 1/2 hour over one eye, then 1/2 hour over the other eye. If one eye is weaker than the other, patch the stronger eye for longer periods of time.

4. Affirmations

NOTE:

Due to FDA regulations, we are unable to provide an eye patch as part of the See Clearly Kit. However, you can get one from your local drugstore.

HOW MUCH TIME HOW OFTEN

Requires no extra time Several times each day

Pick one of the affirmations on page 54 of the Daily Progress Journal (or make up one of your own) and say it aloud or think it to yourself as often as possible during the day. Try to internalize your affirmation, make it a part of you. Also, it helps to write your affirmation on slips of paper and place then where you can't miss them at home and at work.

Eight Keys To Faster Progress

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Want faster results? Try these.

1. Set up a practice area. Remove the charts at the back of this Manual and put them on a clear section of wall so they'll remind you to do the exercises. Set up a special place for your daily sessions so that everything is ready and waiting. Cut out the reminder cards and put them on your computer, bathroom mirror or other prominent places.

2. Begin immediately. The biggest obstacle to success is procrastination. Start now, while you're thinking about it. Build momentum as quickly as possible and try to get some results during the first week. Try the first two or three of the New Visual Habits right now! (Pumping, Tromboning and Clock Rotations are on pages 35-40.)

3. Rearrange your schedule. Do at least one session per day using the Daily Exercise Videos. If you can manage two sessions per day, you'll get much faster results. Don't make excuses. It's up to you to adjust your schedule and make the time if you want your investment in better eyesight to really payoff.

4. Use an alarm clock. Habits thrive on regularity, so do your daily exercise sessions at the same time every day. By far the best way to remind yourself is to use an alarm clock. Don't try to rely on memory; it's too easy to forget. If you miss a session, make it up by doing an extra session the following day or on the weekend.

5. Get an eye patch. Buy an eye patch from your local drugstore and wear it for an hour or two each day while reading, watching TV, or doing other safe activities.

SAFETY REMINDER. Don't wear an eye patch while driving, crossing a road, going up or down

stairs, using power tools, cooking, or doing other potentially dangerous activities'

6. Double up. Do two Daily Video Exercise sessions per day instead of one. Do one in the morning and one in the evening. Two exercise sessions per day will produce approximately three times the results of doing one session per day. This is called the 'Potentiation Effect.'

7. Record your progress. Check off your completed activities in the Daily Progress Journal. Once a week, make a note of the distance from the bridge of your nose to your blur zone. (See New Visual Habit 6, Blur Zoning, page 44.) Also, make a note of the smallest line you can see on the Word Chart' (See Booster Technique 6, page 53.) The best time to do this is early in the day, when your eyes are fresh and relaxed.

8. Motivate yourself. Do each of the following:

Make a vow or pledge to succeed. Write it down and put it on the wall, next to a mirror. Telling friends about your pledge will also help keep you accountable.

Repeat your affirmation. Give yourself pep talks. Verbally remind yourself of the results you want to achieve and activate your body's natural healing process.

Be resolute. Don't let negative thoughts or emotions slow you down' It will take about a month to firmly establish your New Visual Habits' It's important during this time to do the exercises every day, whether you feel like it or not. Even if you feel tired and depressed, do the exercises, because they'll energize you and make you feel better.

SAFETY REMINDER. Naturally, you want to achieve rapid progress and maximum results. But don't overdo it! If your eyes become unpleasantly sore while playing your Daily Exercise Videos, you must immediately STOP and do the following relaxation techniques:

Ten minutes of Hydrotherapy (page 61)

Ten minutes of Light Therapy (page 59)

Ten minutes of Palming (page 60)

Don't resume practice with the Daily Exercise Videos until the soreness goes away. Once you are past any initial soreness, do at least one Daily Exercise Video per day.

Customizing The See Clearly Method

Usually, most people with poor vision have one or more of the following conditions: eyestrain, nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism. The following advice for your condition will be useful in Inaximizing results. Please note that you should practice ALL the New Visual Habits, but do more of those recommended for your specific condition.

Nearsightedness

Develop the habit of breaking up long sessions of reading or computer work by looking away every few minutes at a distant object, and doing some extra blinking.

Avoid using your glasses or contacts for reading or computer work, even if it means holding the page slightly closer than usual or getting a little closer to the screen. The same goes for TV viewing and video games.

If your vision is so bad that you just can't read or work at a computer without glasses, use the weakest pair you can get by with.

If you wear contact lenses, consider using disposables. The cost of changing prescriptions will be much less.

Emphasize these New Visual Habits: Pumping (page 35); Clock Rotations (page 39); Eye Rolls (page 41); Fast Blinking (page 42); Slow Blinking (page 43); Squeeze Blinking (page 43); Blur Zoning (page 44).

SAFETY REMINDER: Jerking or overstretching the eye muscles during Clock Rotations may stress the retina, causing you to see flashes of light. Avoid this problem by emphasizing slow, smooth, controlled movements. Also, if you're prone to motion sickness, Clock Rotations may make you dizzy. In case of dizziness, cover your eyes with your hands and do the exercises with eyes open underneath. Or, you can close your eyes and breathe slowly and deeply until the dizziness goes away. Then open the eyes and do some more Clock Rotations. Continue this cycle, each time trying to extend the exercise by a few seconds. In this way, you will quickly work your way through the problem and be able to do Clock Rotations without any discomfort.

SAFETY REMINDER: As with Clock Rotations, jerking or overstretching the eye muscles during

Eye Rolls can stress the retina, causing you to see flashes of light. Avoid this problem by emphasizing slow, smooth, controlled movements. Also, if you're prone to motion sickness, Eye Rolls can make you dizzy. In case of dizziness, cover your eyes with your hands and do the exercises with your eyes open underneath. Or, you can close your eyes and breathe slowly and deeply until the dizziness goes away. Then open your eyes and do some more Eye Rolls. Continue this cycle, each time trying to extend the exercise by a few seconds. In this way, you will quickly work your way through the problem and be able to do Eye Rolls without any discomfort.

What it does. Eye Rolls improve control of the extra ocular muscles and stimulate the flow of nutrients around the eyeball.

Step 2. Keep your eye muscles fully stretched at all times, aiming for slow, smooth rotations.

Step 4. Change direction every few rotations. You can also do partial circles.

Step 5. If you have difficulty at a particular position or portion of the circle, work on it until it is as smooth and easy as other portions of the circle.

What it is. Look at small detail on a blurred object while opening and shutting the eyes.

What it does. The three Blinking techniques reduce visual stress and stimulate the production of tear fluid.

Step 1. Look at a slightly blurred object. If you're nearsighted, look at a far object. If you're farsighted or presbyopic, look at a near object.

Step 2. Take a deep breath and look at the smallest detail you can see on the blurred object.

Step 3. As you exhale, open and close your eyes as quickly as possible while you slowly blow all the air from your lungs.

Step As you inhale, look at the smallest detail you can see on the blurred object.

Step 5. Continue to fast blink in time to your breathing: exhale/fast blink inhale/detail exhale/fast blink inhale/ detail..

Step 3. Locate the points on your face. For most people, these are the small bony knobs just inside the eye sockets, below

the eyebrows. When you apply firm pressure to these points, you'll experience a tender

Step 5. Continue to alternate pressing and releasing: press release press release press release

SAFETY REMINDER: Don't perform this technique with long or sharp fingernails. If

in the illustration below. The goal is to massage them so that they become slightly sore without actually hurting.

Step 4. Squeeze and release the points: squeeze release squeeze release squeeze release. ..

SAFETY REMINDER: Don't perform this technique with long or sharp fingernails. If you have

Step 4. Firmly massage the crest of your cheekbones by moving the skin in a circle as far as it will go.

Step 3. Close your eyes, and place your thumbs in the pits of your temples, as shown in the second drawing below.

your eye sockets with the flat part of your index fingers between the first and second joints. The movement is from nose to temple.

Step 5. Now move to the lower rims of your eye sockets and apply the same firm stroking, in the same direction.

Step 6. Continue, alternating stroking between upper and lower rims of the eye sockets: upper.. .lower upper.. .lower upper.. .lower

SAFETY REMINDER: Don't perform any of the acupressure techniques with long or sharp fingernails. If you have long or sharp fingernails, use your knuckles to apply pressure. Be careful not to touch the eyeballs.

Step 1. Once you've mastered all four variations, combine them into a thorough massage of the entire eye region.

Step 2. Do a few seconds of Variation A, then a few seconds of Variation B, then a few seconds of Variation C, then a few seconds of Variation D.

Step 4. Increase the stimulation, if you like, by rapidly tapping the acupressure points with the tips of your fingers, instead of massaging them.

Step 5. Try doing the acupressure variations for longer periods of time for a more intense effect.

Step 3. Sit about six inches away from the lamp with your eyes closed and relaxed. The light should make your eyes pleasantly warm but not too hot. If youre especially sensitive to light, sit farther away and reduce the distance to six inches as it be comes more comfortable.

Step 4. Gently move your head slightly from side to side, so that each eye receives an equal amount of light.

Step 5. Repeat your affirmation and visualize your inner lens becoming more flexible and the ciliary muscle more powerful. Visualize the eyeball transforming into a better shape.

Step Close your eyes and cover them with cupped hands so that no light gets in. Rest the heels of your palms on your cheekbones and cross your hands on your forehead, as shown in the illustration. Don't press on your eyes.

Step 3. Make sure your eyelids, eye brows, and the rest of the eye region are relaxed.

Step 4. Now repeat your affirmation, and visualize positive changes taking place inside your eyes, just as you did with Light Therapy (Booster Technique 8).

SAFETY REMINDER: Never do hydrotherapy with water hot enough to scald your skin.

Step 1. Get two clean washcloths, a dry towel, a bowl of hot water, and a bowl of cold water. The hot water should be as hot as is comfortable, but not so hot that it scalds your eyelids. The cold water should be ice cold, just out of the refrigerator or add ice cubes to a bowl of cold tap water.

Step 3. Dip a washcloth in the hot water and hold it against your closed eyes for about 30 seconds.

Step 4. Next, dip a washcloth in the cold water and hold it against your closed eyes for 30 seconds.

Step 5. Continue the process, alternating between hot and cold washcloths while repeating your affirmation and visualizing positive changes taking place in your eyes.

This Manual and the other learning materials included in your See Clearly Method training kit provide the tools you need to achieve your goals of better eyesight and improved visual health. But the ingredient that makes the system work is YOU. Keep at it! Practice your New Visual Habits and do your Daily Exercises.

Remember that the See Clearly Method has been designed for busy people like you. Actually, part of why the Method works so well is that the New Visual Habits can be integrated into your daily activities such as working, standing in line, talking on the phone, using your computer, or during commercial breaks while you're watching television. As a matter of fact, whenever you have 'dead time' you can effortlessly do the techniques, even in a room full of people!

As we mentioned at the beginning, you may eventually reach a plateau in your progress. This is a sign that you have reached a consolidation phase, and an indication that renewing your effort can bring you to the next level of accomplishment. You may be able to repeat this cycle of improvement several times.

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So keep at it. You can't expect to achieve good visual health haphazardly. As with a healthy diet, good dental hygiene, and regular exercise, there are some things in life you need to do every day. The See Clearly Method shows you what to do, and helps you make it a simple habit. But it's up to you to keep the habits in place, and allow them to do the work that will get you the results you are seeking.

Know your goal, believe in your ability to achieve it, repeat your affirmations, and continue to do the simple things that guarantee success. Stay with the program. Stick to the fundamentals of the See Clearly Method and the full benefits of improved vision and healthier eyes can be yours.

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions about Visual Health and the See Clearly Method

We've made every effort to ensure that the See Clearly Method Kit includes everything you need to practice the techniques safely and effectively. We therefore urge you to study the Instruction Manual and Daily Progress Journal carefully and pay particular attention to all cautions, warnings, and instructions before watching the videos.

A. As you start learning the exercises, if you have a question about how to do a specific exercise, carefully study the instructions in the Instruction Manual (p. 33-61) for that exercise, then see how the exercise is done on the Instructional Video or on one of the Daily Exercise Videos. The Exercise Checklists on p. 50-53 of the Daily Progress Journal will help you locate a video demonstrating that exercise.

All the exercises should be performed easily and gently, without straining. If you experience sudden pain or discomfort doing any exercise, you are not doing the exercise correctly and should immediately stop. Read the instructions again and pay particular attention to any Safety Reminders, Notes, or Troubleshooting sections.

If you're still not sure you are doing an exercise correctly, you can e-mail yourquestionstoquestions@seeclearlymethod.com. or call 866-209-0604 (toll free in US/Canada).

Q What should I do If I have a question about how to address a specific vision problem or condition?

A. We're nor in a position to answer questions about specific visual problems or conditions. If you have any such questions, you should contact an eye doctor licensed in your state. If you want a referral to an eye doctor in your area, call our referral network toll free at 877-232-3598 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm CST.

The See Clearly Method is designed to help people with common visual problems like eyestrain, nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism. If you have one or more of these problems, you should practice all the New Visual Habits (p. 33-45) and all the Exercise Lessons. You can also do more of those exercises recommended for your specific condition (see p. 27-29). The See Clearly Method may have a positive impact on more serious visual problems and conditions, but should only be used in these cases under the supervision of your eye doctor.

A. In general, the larger the number, the worse your eyesight. A plus sign in front of the number means farsighted or presbyopic. A minus sign in front of the number means nearsighted (myopic). If a decimal number, an 'x' and another number follow in sequence after the firsr number, you have astigmatism.

Q. Both my parents are nearsighted. Does this mean my nearsightedness is inherited?

A. Probably not. If you could see well as a child, it's likely that you inherited normal, healthy eyes. Nearsightedness is not usually hereditary.

A. In most cases, myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by stress on the focusing mechanism of the eyes, which results from extended periods of reading, working at a computer, or other close-up visual activity, often accompanied by a poor diet.

A. Although there are some similarities, the See Clearly Method is more advanced and more comprehensive, and incorporates the latest research on natural vision improvement.

Q. Will the See Clearly Method eye exercises help with my inability to change focus?

A. Yes, with the exception of very old people, the eye exercises will improve focusing ability.

A. Yes, but if you've been wearing glasses for decades and have a strong prescription, don't expect to get rid of them overnight. An easier goal is to reduce dependency on glasses so you don't need to wear them all the time.

A. Yes. It's an excellent idea to tackle visual problems when they first appear. We recommend that parents and children do the program together.

A. The New Visual Habits. These are so essential to your success that we group them together and emphasize that they should become habits, fully integrated into your daily life.

SAFETY REMINDER: Do not use an eye patch or do eye exercises, or use an undercorrected prescription while driving a motor vehicle, using power tools, going up or down stairs, or engaging in any other potentially dangerous activity or any other activity that requires clear vision.

A. For a lazy eye, wearing an eye patch over the stronger eye for several hours a day often brings improvement. This can also help crossed eyes if done for long periods of time, such as all day for several days. You should only do this under the supervision of an eye doctor.

Q. Can the See Clearly Method help eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataract, or macular degeneration?

A. By improving the flow of nutrients to the entire eye region, the See Clearly Method may have a positive impact on these diseases, but you should only use it for this purpose under the supervision of an eye doctor.

A. The results obtained from laser surgery are impressive and we give it a qualified recommendation. However, you should be aware that laser surgery doesn't improve the health of the eyes, nor does it restore the loss of natural focusing power due to the aging process. Anyone who has had laser surgery would benefit by using the See Clearly Method to improve the total performance of their visual system.

A. Naturally, we recommend our own book, Improve Your Vision Without Glasses Or Contact Lenses, published by Simon & Schuster (ISBN 0-684-81438-2). This book provides techniques not included in the See Clearly Method including procedures for cataract and macular degeneration. You can purchase the book at your local bookstore or from a bookseller on the Internet.

A. The average eye doctor has only been trained to prescribe 'corrective' lenses, drugs, or surgery, and has no experience with natural methods of vision improvement. Most are unaware of the extensive body of professional literature on the subject. In fact, more than 1,500 articles and research papers have been published supporting the techniques used in the See Clearly Method. You can get a copy of this listing ('Bibliography of Near Lenses and Vision Training Research') from the Optometric Extension Program Foundation for $25. Call them at 949-250-8070.

A: One technique we recommend for strengthening the eyes is called 'progressive undercorrection.' This is the process of adapting to weaker glasses or contact prescriptions as your eyes become stronger and need less assistance. Done properly, the newly prescribed lenses should give you no worse than 20/40 acuity in each eye. The process is the opposite of how you arrived at your current prescription -letting increasingly strong lenses compensate for progressively poorer vision. For your safety, you should never drive, use power tools, go up or down stairs, or engage in any other potentially dangerous activity using a weaker prescription. Use an undercorrected prescription only when reading, watching television, or doing other safe activities. Do not use a weaker prescription unless your doctor confirms that you can see well enough to do so safely.

If your eye doctor isn't familiar with 'behavioral optometry,' you could find resistance to your requests for a weaker prescription, since this is contrary to the usual pattern of prescribing stronger lenses. If you have difficulty finding a supportive eye doctor, look for a local optometrist who offers 'vision therapy' or 'visual training.' We may be able to refer you to a supportive eye doctor in your area; call the See Clearly Method referral netWork at (toll free) 877-2323598 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Central time.

A. The American Vision Institute (A VI) is a research corporation founded in 1979, dedicated to research and education in the field of behavioral optometry and natural vision improvement techniques.

Q What information is in the Instruction Manual and Daily Progress Journal that isn't on the videotapes?

A. The manual goes into things in much more depth than the tapes and will give you important background information, e.g., on goal setting, ideal daily routine, keys to faster progress, tracking your progress, exercise recommendations for specific vision conditions, and answers to frequently asked questions. However, you can start doing the exercises by watching the videotapes and reading the written instructions in the Instruction Manual.

A. The level and rate of visual improvement with the See Clearly Method depends on a variety of factors, including the severity of your condition, your diligence in regularly doing the exercise lessons, the New Visual Habits, and other components of the program; and your lifesryle (including state of health, stress level and diet). See 'Setting Your Goals,' p. 19, for more information.

Individual results will vary, but most people see significant results within the first month if they follow the See Clearly Method as directed. Many notice improvement within the first week, sometimes within a few days. The important thing is to get started immediately and build up as much momentum as possible as quickly as possible.

Q I don't have time to do a 30-minute exercise every day? What should I do? Will I still get results?

A. Do as much as you can. You can break up the Lesson into two 15-minute segments, starting one day and finishing the next. The most important thing is to make a firm commitment to do a definite amount of exercise every day on a regular basis.

In all cases, starting immediately, you should integrate your New Visual Habits (p. 34-45) into your normal activities, so that exercising your eyes becomes totally automatic and you don't have to think about it. Do them as much as possible when working, waiting, standing in line, using the phone, during TV commercials, and so on. Use periods of non-productive time to exercise your eyes.

Q. What is the best way to use 'corrective' lenses - glasses and contact lenses - in conjunction with the See Clearly Method?

A. Although 'corrective' lenses make things clearer by refocusing light before it enters the eyes, they usually create dependency. For this reason, we advise you to wear 'corrective' lenses as little as possible. Always wear them for potentially dangerous activities or any other activity where you must have clear vision, such as driving, crossing the road, cooking, using power tools, etc. When you finish the activity, take them off, provided it's safe to do so. Break the habit of just leaving your glasses or contacts on all the time. For more on the use of 'corrective' lenses, see p. 21-22.

Q Once I achieve my vision improvement goals, do I have to keep doing a 30-minute lesson every day to maintain the progress? If not, what do I need to do to maintain the improvement?

A. Do whatever amount of exercise is necessary to maintain the results. A couple of Exercise Lessons per week is okay for most people. Some people can maintain the improvement just by practicing their New Visual Habits (see p. 12 and p. 34-45). If you start losing your improvement, do more exercises and figure out, from your own experience, what amount of exercise IS necessary.

Q Once I achieved my goal, I found it difficult to keep doing the program. What should I do?

A. If possible, we recommend setting additional goals. See p. 19-21 of the Instruction Manual and p. 17 of the Daily Progress Journal for instructions.

If you have no other vision improvement goals you'd like to achieve, then maintain your New Visual Habits. If you start losing your vision improvement, start doing the Daily Exercise Lessons again.

A. Leveling off, or 'plateauing,' of results is normal. If you want more Improvement, maintain your current exercise routine and patiently wait for more improvement to occur. If you are satisfied with the amount of improvement, practice the New Visual Habits and do as many Exercise Lessons as you have time for. (See 'Phase III: Consolidation/Improvement,' p. 18, for more information.)

A. Most people find they are more motivated and get better results when they track their progress and see measurable improvement. See 'Tracking Your Progress,' page 15 of the Daily Progress Journal for Instructions.

Q Im having difficulty doing the Fusion Chart technique. What should I do?

A. If you have difficulty with the Fusion Chart or Fusion Pumping, don't worry. These are exercises that many people are not able to do initially. If you can't do them, substitute Tromboning.

Q Many exercises ask me to look at an object in my 'blur zone, ' but for me everything looks blurry. What should l do?

A. The 'blur zone' is the area of your vision where things become fuzzy and unclear. For some people, e.g., people with moderate to high astigmatism or people with presbyopia and farsightedness, everything is blurry. If you fall in this category, you should use the area of your vision that is least blurred.

Q What are the effects of the exercise sequences in the Exercise Lessons? Why are they more effective than just doing the exercises in some other sequence or randomly?

A. The exercises deal with different muscle groups. The sequences optimize the amount of exercise each muscle group receives, so the muscles get a good workout without becoming strained. That's why we include stress reduction Booster Techniques like Palming and Acupressure between more vigorous exercises.

Q. If I miss a day, do I stay on the same lesson for seven days, or should I go on to the next lesson after a week?

A. We recommend developing the habit of doing a different Exercise Lesson every week.

A. As you do the See Clearly Method exercises, you may find you like some exercises more than others. If there is an exercise you don't like doing, it's okay to skip it or substitute it with an exercise you do like.

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