To Otis, it only proves the widespread nature of the conspiracy. :)

-MT

Very nice!
Apparently you have more talents than just being an eye doc!

Dear Prevention minded friends,

Here are some remarks on prevention -- to a prevention minded
optometrist.

As always, please enjoy these pleasant discussions about
scientific truth and experimental reality.

Best,

Otis

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To:  Steve Leung OD

Dear Steve,

Subject:  Some "behaviorial optometry" comments
and two poems on the subject.

Please enjoy the following.  Remember, even after 100 years,
the only person that you can truly help is your own child --
because you have "control" over your child.  Your daughter will
learn from you -- as most people never will.

While I can determine the exact behavior of the natural eye,
and prove the relationship between the natural eye and its average
visual environment, I can NEVER deal with the great mass of people
walking in off the street.  Thus Raphaelson was right -- you might
wish to help, but the parents will always "explode" if you suggest
the use of the plus -- and they do not understand the "reasons
why".

Just your knowledge of these issues is wonderful -- even if
there is nothing you can do about it.  I don't want you to put
youself "at risk" for my "advocacy".  I am willing to sacrifice a
great deal of myself for this "cause", but ultimately it is the
man who "thinks for himself" who ultimately prevents the
development of nearsighedness in himself.

Best,

Otis

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Dear Mike T.,

Cute poem, Mike.  I did not know that your are both a poet
and a "rapper".

I am not good a "rapping", but I will post this poem in
response -- with the idea that many a truth is said in jest.

The following poem is dedicated to you and your use of the
minus lens, and to the welfare of those brave souls that are
working their way back to clear vision -- even as we speak.

Best,

Otis No-copyright (c) 2004

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The Ambulance (Minus-Lens) Down In The Valley

'Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed,
Though to walk near its crest was so pleasant;

But over its terrible edge there had slipped
A duke, and full many a peasant.

The people said something would have to be done,
But their projects did not at all tally.

Some said, "Put a fence 'round the edge of the cliff,"
Some, "An ambulance down in the valley."

The lament of the crowd was profound and was loud,
As their hearts overflowed with their pity;

But the cry for the ambulance carried the day
As it spread through the neighboring city.

A collection was made, to accumulate aid,
And the dwellers in highway and alley

Gave dollars or cents - not to furnish a fence -
But an ambulance down in the valley.

"For the cliff is all right if you're careful," they said;
"And if folks ever slip and are dropping,

It isn't the slipping that hurts them so much
As the shock down below - when they're stopping."

So for years (we have heard), as these mishaps occurred,
Quick forth would the rescuers sally,

To pick up the victims who fell from the cliff,
With the ambulance down in the valley.

Said one, to his peers, "It's a marvel to me
That you'd give so much greater attention

To repairing results than to curing the cause;
You had much better aim at prevention.

For the mischief, of course, should be stopped at its source,
Come, neighbors and friends, let us rally.

It is far better sense to rely on a fence
Than an ambulance down in the valley."

"He is wrong in his head," the majority said;
"He would end all our earnest endeavor.

He's a man who would shirk his responsible work,
But we will support it forever.

Aren't we picking up all, just as fast as they fall,
And giving them care liberally?

A superfluous fence is of no consequence,
If the ambulance works in the valley.

The story looks queer as we've written it here,
But things oft occur that are stranger;

More humane, we assert, than to succor the hurt
Is the plan of removing the danger,

The best possible course is to safeguard the source;
Attend to things rationally.

Yes, build up the fence and let us dispense
With the ambulance down in the valley.

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Dear "Mike" and "Shawn",

There were strong reasons why I asked you to check your eye
chart and "take control".

Here is the reason why.  It is "attitude" -- as Mike T.
spells it out in full force.

No wonder there is no progress -- but steady degeneration
exacerbated produced by both a "confined environment" and that
wretched minus lens.

If I told you about this "situation" you most likely would
not believe me.  So Mike T has done it for all of us.  If you do
not mind permanent loss of distant vision -- then just stop
wearing that plus.

But ask yourself -- "Is keeping my distant vision clear for
life "worth it"?

I acknowledge how "difficult" true prevention is -- and must
be understood and "worked" on that basis.  The other choice it to
quit wearin the plus -- and in a matter of one or two years you
will be back into it -- as the scientific records at both West
Point and Annopolis clearly prove.

    Best,

    Otis

Dear Allen,

The truth is that it hardly matters whether you exist -- or do not.

What matters is that the people concerned with this issue
personally verify that they can clear to the required
legal standard of 6/1.8cm.  If they do this under their
own control, then that fact would only matter to THEM.

As far as "who exists", you are free to read my book
on

www.i-see.org

And decide if the people there are "real" or in
your imagination.

Obviously my sister's children's vision was very
important to me -- and to them.  They just "worked"
the plus -- kept their vision clear.

But, as before, you can not "prescribe" this type of
understanding an motivation.  They just followed
the recommendations of Dr. Raphaelson,
Dr. Grosvenor, Dr. Steve Leung, Dr. Francis
Young, and other gifted scientists.

But it was there own efforts that paid off
for them.

That is the only issue that matters.

Best,

Otis