See Clearly Method
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The See Clearly Method is an eye-based exercise program marketed as an alternative to the use of glasses, contact lenses, and eye surgery to improve vision. Its effectiveness is disputed by scientists and mainstream eye care practitioners. [1][2] According to the official website, eye muscles are like any other muscles, and need regular exercise, although the website also concedes that "no formal research studies have been done yet on the See Clearly Method."
Tom Miller, the Attorney General of Iowa, filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Vision Improvement Technologies, the promoter of the See Clearly Method, in 2005. In February 2006 an Iowa court issued a temporary injunction restricting certain aspects of the company's marketing. A November 2, 2006 press release from the Iowa Attorney General's office announced a consent decree with Vision Improvement under which the company will halt sales, offer restitution to customers, clear customers' credit records of any filings related to See Clearly purchases, and halt operations as of December 2006.
On December 21, 2006, the company's web site stated, "As of November 1, 2006 The See Clearly Method is no longer available for sale."
[edit] References
- ^ Robyn E. Bradley. "ADVOCATES SEE ONLY BENEFITS FROM EYE EXERCISES", The Boston Globe (MA), September 23, 2003.
- ^ Rawstron JA, Burley CD, Elder MJ (2005). "A systematic review of the applicability and efficacy of eye exercises.". J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 42 (2): 82-8.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- The official See Clearly Method website
- An article on the SCM and its legal troubles
- press release on consent decree
 |
This medical treatment article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
