Editorial Standards

sleepSEE exists to help patients and families make informed decisions about myopia progression, myopia control, and orthokeratology (ortho-k). Our editorial mission is to provide clear, accurate, and actionable health information that reflects the current state of clinical evidence — without sensationalism, commercial bias, or medical advice that substitutes for a professional consultation.

All content published on sleepSEE.com falls under the category of Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) as defined by Google's Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines. We take this responsibility seriously and hold our content to the same standards applied by leading health publishers such as Healthline and WebMD.

Every article published on sleepSEE.com is written and reviewed by Dr. James Singletary, OD, FIAOMC — a licensed optometrist and orthokeratology specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience in myopia control, myopia management, and nonsurgical vision correction. Our review process follows a structured protocol:

1. 1. Research & Drafting

   Articles are drafted using primary sources: peer-reviewed clinical studies, FDA guidance documents, and guidelines from the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the International Myopia Institute (IMI).

2. 2. Clinical Review

   A licensed optometrist reviews every article for clinical accuracy before publication. Reviewers verify that all statistics, treatment claims, and safety statements are supported by cited evidence.

3. 3. Readability Review

   Content is edited to an 8th-grade reading level (Flesch-Kincaid) to ensure accessibility for patients and families without a medical background.

4. 4. Publication & Dating

   Every article displays a published date and a 'Last Reviewed' date. The Last Reviewed date reflects the most recent clinical accuracy check, not just a copy edit.

5. 5. Ongoing Updates

   Articles are reviewed and updated on a 12–24 month cycle, or sooner if new clinical evidence, FDA guidance, or professional guidelines change the standard of care.

sleepSEE relies exclusively on high-quality, authoritative sources. We do not cite press releases, manufacturer marketing materials, or non-peer-reviewed opinion pieces as primary evidence.

Content on sleepSEE.com is authored and reviewed by Dr. James Singletary, OD, FIAOMC, a licensed optometrist holding active state licensure in North Carolina and professional liability insurance. Dr. Singletary is the founder of Eye Medics Optometry in Fayetteville, NC and the creator of the sleepSEE orthokeratology program. His clinical expertise includes:

• Orthokeratology (ortho-k) fitting and management
• Myopia control and progression monitoring
• Pediatric optometry and vision development
• Contact lens specialty care
• Corneal topography and axial length measurement

sleepSEE does not publish content authored by individuals without clinical credentials in eye care. Guest contributions are accepted only from licensed ODs or MDs with documented expertise in the subject matter, and all guest content undergoes the same clinical review process as internally produced articles.

sleepSEE maintains strict editorial independence from commercial interests. Our content decisions — including which topics to cover, what claims to make, and how treatments are described — are made solely by Dr. James Singletary, OD, FIAOMC and are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or affiliated practices.

sleepSEE does not accept payment to alter clinical conclusions, suppress negative findings, or promote specific products as the only effective treatment option.

We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently. If a factual error is identified in any article — whether by a reader, a clinician, or a member of our team — we follow this process:

1. 1The error is reviewed by a licensed clinician within 5 business days of being reported.
2. 2If confirmed, the article is corrected and the correction is noted at the bottom of the article with the date of the change.
3. 3For significant clinical errors that may have misled readers, the article is temporarily removed from publication until the correction is complete.
4. 4We do not silently edit articles to remove errors — all material corrections are documented.

To report a factual error or suggest a correction, please use our contact form. Include the article URL, the specific claim in question, and any supporting evidence you have for the correction.

In the interest of full transparency, sleepSEE discloses that some articles on this site were drafted with the assistance of AI writing tools. This is consistent with the practices of major health publishers, including Mayo Clinic, which states in its Health Information Policy: "We may use artificial intelligence tools in the development and translation of health information."

At sleepSEE, all AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by Dr. James Singletary, OD, FIAOMC before publication. AI tools are used solely to assist with research synthesis and initial drafting — they do not replace clinical judgment, editorial oversight, or factual verification. Every claim, statistic, and recommendation in our articles reflects the professional opinion of a licensed eye care provider and is supported by cited clinical evidence.