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The Shortsighted Podcast

Laurie: -6 To -3 Diopter Progress

Jan 26, 2024
Occupational therapist Laurie shares her journey of improving her eyesight from -6 to -3 diopters. They discuss transitioning to glasses and contacts, the benefits of reducing prescriptions, and the frustration with mainstream beliefs. They explore the journey of myopia progression, the impact of sensory limitations, and the relevance of a rehabilitation background.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of not getting too adjusted to blurred vision and finding motivation to continue improving.
  • The impact of vision correction on overall well-being and the desire to continue reducing the prescription.

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Laurie's journey with improving her vision

Laurie shares her experience of going from wearing glasses with a prescription of -6 to now wearing -3.5 in each eye. She mentions that initially, she wore contacts from morning to night and had made progress to -3.0, but had to take a step back due to pregnancy and lack of energy. Laurie discusses the importance of not getting too adjusted to blurred vision and finding motivation to continue improving. She also mentions the challenges of wearing glasses versus contacts and the preference for peripheral vision. Overall, Laurie is pleased with her progress and still wears contacts most of the time.

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