Neurological Treatment for Nearsightedness and Related Vision Problems

John William Yee, DEd, RO, is a Professor in the optical science faculty at Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Registered Optician (from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta, Canada), and also holds a DEd (Doctor of Education in Psychology) from the University of Liverpool, UK. John Yee has written numerous journal papers on the relationship between neurology and optometry in the treatment of refractive errors. He opened a research facility with the help of some of his students to research the role of neurology in the treatment of nearsightedness (or myopia). He has also written a number of books on different problems: dealing with bullies, shedding excess weight, and understanding the stock market.

• Part 1: Defining The Problem 1. Why Ortho C? 2. The Parts of the Eye Affected 3. Near-Point Stress 4. The Main Culprit 5. The Myopic Model 6. Extraneous Variables 7. Mental Strain 8. The Effort to See 9. Letting Go 10. Neurological Implications Part 2: The Treatment 11. What Natural Relaxation Drills Can and Can’t Do 12. Designing the Lens 13. How It Reverses Nearsightedness 14. The Procedure 15. The Theory behind the Resistance Tests (It is Not Just a Test) 16. The Theory behind the Preliminary Drill 17. The Theory behind the Alternative Drill 18. The Theory behind the Standard Drill 19. Other Drills 20. Treating Mild and Moderate Myopia 21. Treating Anisometropia 22. Treating Astigmatism 23. Treating the Loss of Depth Perception 24. Treating Progressive Myopia 25. Wearing Schedule Part 3: Verification 26. Reinstating the Correct Message 27. Follow-Ups 28. Troubleshooting 29. Case Examples 30. Specifications: Features of an Ortho C Lens

“John William Yee has made a major personal effort to design preventive methods for this difficult problem, and these methods are effective. It is always difficult to pioneer an alternative treatment in a field as conservative as optometry, and it takes a bold ‘soul’ to take these first steps. John has made a strong personal commitment to his research. . . . In this book, he offers this knowledge to professionals. . . . His pioneering development of Ortho C shows promise to effectively prevent nearsightedness at the threshold. His standard of professionalism and his commitment to support the welfare of others sets a high example for all of us.”- From the Foreword by Otis S. Brown, Author of How to Avoid Nearsightedness, Waynesboro, PA, United States“A timely publication as the optical professions are currently addressing the explosion of myopia since the 1970s and it is predicted that almost 50% of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. Today, myopia control is front and center for eye care professionals looking for solutions to control and reverse this condition. They will find that John’s research and subsequent therapy will support their practice and expanding knowledge. John’s dedication to this ‘epidemic’ is an inspiration. I highly recommended it as required reading for all opticians!” - Lorne Kashin, RO, Executive Director, Ontario Opticians Association