in memory of
W.H. Bates, M.D.
1860-1931
W.H. Bates, M.D.
1860-1931
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(running Feb 24th to March 31st)
Out of 19 respondants, here are the results.
What disorders/diseases are you experiencing?
(arranged in descending frequency)
| answer | perc. | no. |
| myopia | 89% | 17 |
| astigmatism | 84% | 16 |
| hyperopia | 16% | 3 |
| amblyopia | 11% | 2 |
| presbyopia | 5% | 1 |
| cataract | 5% | 1 |
| any inflammation | 5% | 1 |
| retinal detachment | 5% | 1 |
(conditions which nobody has are not shown)
How did you first learn about the Bates Method?
(results derived from open-form comments)
(arranged in descending frequency)
| answer | perc. | no. |
| came across a book by chance | 32% | 6 |
| internet search or link | 21% | 4 |
| word of mouth | 16% | 3 |
| reference or ad in a magazine/catalog/book | 16% | 3 |
| See Clearly Method radio ad | 11% | 2 |
| can't remember | 5% | 1 |
What is your perception of the Bates Method?
| answer | perc. | no. |
| I am fully convinced that it is genuine. | 53% | 10 |
| I am somewhat convinced that it is genuine. | 16% | 3 |
| Bates was right about some things, but not others. | 21% | 4 |
| Bates managed to hit a couple truths, but his statements are mostly false. | 0% | 0 |
| It was an imaginative idea that didn't work. | 0% | 0 |
| Bates was a charlatan, as are Bates teachers today. | 0% | 0 |
| I have not formed an opinion yet. | 11% | 2 |
What Bates Method techniques do you spend exclusive time practicing?
(arranged in descending frequency)
| answer | perc. | no. |
| palming | 84% | 16 |
| shifting | 68% | 13 |
| swinging | 68% | 13 |
| sunning | 68% | 13 |
| blinking | 63% | 12 |
| breathing | 53% | 10 |
| utilizing memory and imagination | 37% | 7 |
| reading fine print | 32% | 6 |
| flashing a test card | 21% | 4 |
| regarding a blank surface (wall-gazing) | 11% | 2 |
On average, how much time per day do you exclusively devote to relaxation techniques such as any of the above?
| answer | perc. | no. |
| more than 3 hours | 0% | 0 |
| 3 hours | 0% | 0 |
| 2 hours | 11% | 2 |
| 1 hour | 5% | 1 |
| 30 minutes | 16% | 3 |
| less than 30 minutes | 53% | 10 |
| none | 16% | 3 |