Comments on: Central Fixation in the Bates Method

By: Sriram

Sriram — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:13:11 +0000

In reply to David. Can you tell me where to find stuff about eccentric fixation apart from vision improvement sites

By: David

David — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:19:39 +0000

In reply to Batman. Clark, The false macula is interesting, but I can't find much about it on the internet! Barely a definition. But at least there is stuff about eccentric fixation, besides just on vision improvement sites.

By: Batman

Batman — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:14:02 +0000

It is interesting to know what part of the retina causes that small area to be clearest; its the fovea in the middle of the macula; the retina’s central field. In the center of the fovea; cones are packed together and close to the retina’s top layer. Blood vessels move to the side in order to let in more light. Its a very small area, it produces that point of maximum vision. I wonder how small the fovea/point of vision can go? ; Place 2 fine print periods side by side. Look at one. Let the eyes move the vision on it. That central field, area of very clear vision moves onto each part you look at. While looking at that small period; the other period is less clear. The period you are looking at ‘exactly’ the part of the period you are looking directly at is where the center of the fovea with its many cones are facing, focused. That part is most clear. Do not stare, do not ‘fix’ the eyes/vision immobile on the period; the eyes must continually move that fovea, exact central field to remain relaxed, maintain clarity. The eyes shift many times per second (includes tiny, microscopic shifts). The peripheral also moves. When the central has perfect clarity; the peripheral vision is at maximum clarity. A main cure for Strabismus; getting the best vision to return to the central. To remove the false macula in the retina (Naturally. NO surgery. It will resolve on its own) and use the true macula.
See best where you are looking as you let the eyes (vision) move. The vision becomes perfect and relaxed. The eyes move that fovea so quickly that all letters on a eyechart look perfect clear, equal clarity. If you stay on one letter, move on it; you will see that where you are looking – that letter is most clear.

Don’t spend all day testing your vision. See the chart clear, then move on to other objects. Movement, relaxation, an interested, entertained mind keep eyesight clear.

Try looking at the chart letters and do nothing. Just go into deeper and deer relaxation. Let the mind think something that you can feel change your body, mood to a subject that brings relaxation and happiness. Note the eyes move on their own on the letter and then jumps around to other letters., Vision is clear because you are not trying to see. You are not interfering with the eyes natural movement. Practicing shifting, central fixation is beneficial. But; the best vision is when we can get it to occur spontaneously; like taste, touch, smell…

Example; Margaret Corbett compares vision to touch; if you use effort, force; the vision is lowered. If you feel a piece of cotton material by squeezing it, pulling hard on it; you lose the feel of the material. If you gently touch, move on the fingers on it, maybe a little pressure at times to feel the cloth’s strength… ; you can feel it. If you look at something easy, relaxed, for fun; its clear.

By: David

David — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:25:08 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

It’s that aspect of balance of that underlies so much of this. Relax, but pay close attention.

I’ll have to add a link to your post. Is this the one?

http://www.iblindness.org/1411/how-do-i-practice-central-fixation/

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:50:42 +0000

David, good job. I wrote a post on this a while back too, as people who start reading about vision improvement often get confused about it, trying to hold what can seem like the contradictory concepts of movement (don’t stare!) and central fixation (look at a small point!) at the same time. Practicing and experience with noticing your own seeing habits teaches you the most, I’ve found. Thanks for one more key contribution.

By: David

David — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:40:13 +0000

In reply to Ismat Aldmour. Thanks Ismat, I'm glad you like it!

By: Ismat Aldmour

Ismat Aldmour — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:27:06 +0000

‘Really any one can improve his vision,’ and ‘it is all about the brain’. These are 2 nice conclusions. I believe you summarized vision improvement.