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Thread: Did the Bates method work much better in his time than today
Post: Did the Bates method work much better in his time ...

A couple of people I know who follow the field say the Bates method was much more successful in the 1920s. This is impossible to prove but let's assume it may be true. What could be the reasons? I'd l...

boho774

Bates Method

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03-14-2013, 04:22 PM

Thread: Central fixation and saccadic eye movements
Post: Re: Central fixation and saccadic eye movements

Me again. I posted too quickly. I believe you answered one of my questions on why looking at minute particulars speeded the saccade movements. I hope you will see this as I think your comments on sacc...

boho774

Bates Method

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03-14-2013, 02:27 PM

Thread: Central fixation and saccadic eye movements
Post: Re: Central fixation and saccadic eye movements

Very interesting info on saccadic movements. Do I understand that in myopes the saccadic movement is slower and so they pick up less detail with which the brain can work with? Also, saccadic movements...

boho774

Bates Method

16,362

03-14-2013, 01:36 PM

Thread: Absolute proof does not exist
Post: Absolute proof does not exist

After a lifetime as a reporter and editor I am as cynical as anybody and have always demanded proof and kowtowed to the "authorities." Skeptics who say there are no double-blind studies proving the me...

boho774

Bates Method

6,038

03-12-2013, 01:30 PM

Thread: Eyebright tincture improves eyesight?
Post: Eyebright tincture improves eyesight?

A smart guy I know when I told him I had glaucoma sent me a chapter from a book and recommended the Eyebright herb to be used as an eyewash. The chapter had an interview with two âfamousâ herbolog...

boho774

Complementary Methods

8,807

03-12-2013, 01:09 PM

Thread: Was Bates wrong on glaucoma?
Post: Re: Was Bates wrong on glaucoma?

That there is growing evidence that glaucoma is not just a problem of the optic nerve is encouraging to me as I have glaucoma. I am starting the Bates exercises because I believe they will help nouris...

boho774

Bates Method

6,532

03-12-2013, 07:04 AM

Thread: Was Bates wrong on glaucoma?
Post: Was Bates wrong on glaucoma?

I'm surprised at what Dr. Bates wrote on curing glaucoma. He makes it sound as if glaucoma is like a pressed hose which if the tension is released begins to work again. Glaucoma is due to dead optic n...

boho774

Bates Method

6,532

03-11-2013, 09:53 PM

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