For this practice you need to be in a completely dark room with access to a light switch (wall switch or a strong flashlight). A single light located anywhere but on the ceiling is the best. Bathrooms or basements with no windows are both great options.

• With your trainer on, and looking into the shield (DO NOT PEEK THROUGH THE SIDES), turn the light on and off in one second intervals. 

• Practice first with the light source in front of you and in-line with your nose. Notice the light. Be aware of the strength of the light in different areas of the periphery.

• Then practice with the light behind you, then to your left and to your right. You may also choose a different angle or slowly turn around as you practice.

• Spend extra time stimulating the areas that saw the least light while you were practicing with the light source in front of you. Do so by turning that part of your face (or body) towards the light.

This practice is especially helpful to those with tunnel vision or very limited peripheral awareness. It helps with awakening visual rods and with conditioning the eyes for the application of other techniques.

Practice Lenses: #1, #2 and #3. See what works for you.

For extreme conditions when an eye or both eyes need activating, you may practice with lenses R and L as well. The eye you want to engage should be left unobstructed during the practice. Control the level of light if it becomes too strong.

Tips & Watch outs:

• Ask someone for help with switching the light on and off, if needed.

While we rarely encourage students to watch more screens, this is one of a few exceptions. 

• Turn your TV or computer on, choose a program with irregular movement. It can be a basketball game, an action movie (lots of action) or a screen saver with moving objects.

• Put your trainer on and sit with the screen to your side. The angle between your forward gaze and the screen should be between 45° and 90°.

• Find a Clarity shield and an angle combination that allow you to notice the movement on the screen in your periphery. Start with an easier combination (i.e. shield #1 and a 45° angle) and increase the angle as you progress, to widen your peripheral field of view.

• Always look into the shield, no peeking through the sides. 

While you wait for the movement provided by the screen to be detected by the visual rods, remember to breathe, relax your shoulders and be present in the moment. No daydreaming!

Practice Lenses: #1 and #2. Use lens #3 for advanced practice.

Tips & Watch outs:

• Alternatively, you can do this practice outdoors without a screen. The best place is either on a sidewalk of a busy street or at a children’s playground. You want lots of movement. Find a bench to sit on and position yourself in a way that all the action happens in your periphery. Then simply relax, look forward into your selected shield and let your eyes take the world in.

Passenger seat drivers are frowned upon by those at the steering wheel, so instead of giving advice to your driver, use the time in the car to improve your eyesight.

• With your trainer on, simply look forward into the shield, and notice buildings, trees and electric poles, alongside the road, all moving in the direction opposite to the direction of your drive.

• Notice the moment when they appear and when they leave your periphery.

• Alternate Clarity shields for different levels of experience.

• After a while, take your Trainer off and with your eyes unobstructed, notice the same movement.

• Also notice the road, the sky, and clouds moving in the direction opposite to the movement of your car.

Caution: Never use Overbound Eyesight Trainers while driving. Only practice if you are the passenger not responsible for operating the vehicle.

Practice Lenses: #1, #2 or #3.

Tips & Watch outs:

• You can practice in a similar manner on the bus, train or in other vehicles