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Hello - Bryan - 11-13-2007
Hello Im quite new to the Bates method I started about 2 weeks ago. Im 14 years old and I hate wearing my glasses(-2.25 left and -2.5 right) I got 2 years ago and rarely wear them. I am determined to have perfect eyesight and will continue doing the Bates method until I have perfect vision no matter how long it takes.
Re: Hello - apavel - 11-13-2007
That's the spirit!
Just continue using your eyes well (relaxed), and practicing the Bates method techniques whenever you get moments, and you'll do just great.
Paul
Re: Hello - otis - 11-13-2007
Dear Brian,
You have come to the right place!
Quote:Hello Im quite new to the Bates method I started about 2 weeks ago. Im 14 years old and I hate wearing my glasses(-2.25 left and -2.5 right) I got 2 years ago and rarely wear them.
Good, you were very wise to avoid wearing them. I would suggest
that you check your Snellen -- see "Site Suggestions" for that
Snellen.
Your visual acuity (from your prescription) is about 20/100. When
Bates works correctly for you, you should be able
to confirm the fact that your vision clears to pass
the DMV level legal requirement. That is REAL success.
Quote:I am determined to have perfect eyesight and will continue doing the Bates method until I have perfect vision no matter how long it takes.
Good! But during the process of clearing your Snellen, you
will find that it takes time. First to get to 20/60, then
to 20/50, 20/40, 20/30 and then 20/20!
The final goal is that you have good distant vision and
can function with no minus lens on your face.
Keep posting!
Otis
Re: Hello - Bryan - 11-14-2007
One thing i forgot to mention. my current glasses I have I got in late august this year and not 2 years ago I have an older pair and I got those two years ago. Whenever I need glasses(which isnt very much) I wear my older pair that gives me about 20/30 vision (I dont know the prescription exactly I think its about -1 something) because I think my current pair is too strong compared to my acuity and they are uncomfortable. I have a snellen chart and my vision acuity is about 20/60-20/40, most of the time around 20/50.
my acuity definitely isnt 20/100 as you say so that proves my current glasses were wrongly prescribed too strong.(Or maybe my eyesight has improved since then!)
Re: Hello - cheletwin2 - 11-14-2007
you onely need 20/40 to pass DMV, depending on where you live, mabye less.