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Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: The lens and accomodation

Hi all! I've been researching the Bates Method, mainly using the information on this site as well as other internet sources such as Wikipedia. I've also been studying the book 'Relearning to See' by ...

johnwayne

Bates Method

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01-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Thread: Straining to see fine print
Post: Re: Straining to see fine print

Hi David and others, In the 'Home Treatment' chapter of Better Eyesight Without Glasses, under the Central Fixation heading, Bates writes that: Quote:Since small objects cannot be seen without centr...

johnwayne

Bates Method

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01-12-2009, 04:32 AM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Thanks for your reply, Dave. I've only just started looking into this, and it's interesting to see the inconsistances in the orthodox view come to light. I too would have thought they'd have figured i...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

01-13-2009, 02:13 AM

Thread: centering your gaze
Post: Re: centering your gaze

"After putting this method aside for a few months, I have noticed again how it can be really helpful. I think the main thing for me is to not try to do it artificially. I start with some big head-turn...

johnwayne

Bates Method

26,793

01-25-2009, 04:12 PM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Hi Judyb, Yes you're right it was old theory that Bates ressurected. I did not know about the ultrasound studies on the eye, they sound very interesting. Thanks for your information, it has cleared t...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

02-20-2009, 01:51 AM

Thread: Confusion about how to proceed
Post: Re: Confusion about how to proceed

I had trouble understanding central fixation too, but I believe it is just about noticing details. If you shift your eyes about once or twice a second from one detail of an object to another then I th...

johnwayne

Bates Method

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03-03-2009, 09:00 PM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

I believe that the sceptics said this sort of change in length in the eye was impossible because of the nature of the eye, which is why I thought the study was interesting. Thanks for all the replies...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-25-2009, 09:30 PM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Sorrisblue, Sorry about not citiing the article properly, I was in a bit of a hurry. I wanted to read the full article but could only find the extract. I am not a scientist I can't follow all the mea...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-28-2009, 02:45 AM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

blauw Wrote:Long but interesting post. This is also where I find diopter readings to not align with VA readings..... as you are about -6 or so and you see sometimes 20/50 to 20/30..... just like how...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-29-2009, 06:09 PM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Yes you're right. If something is seen clearly, it's not blur interpretation ... (And the funny thing is, the moment you do actually interpret something blurry, it will often become clear anyway. A bi...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-29-2009, 10:07 PM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Thanks Judy that answers my question very well. Cheers, JW

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-31-2009, 12:31 AM

Thread: ~~*^`In need of Advise...
Post: Re: ~~*^`In need of Advise...

Have you read 'Relearning to See', by Thomas Quackenbush? If not, I think you might find it of assistance to you. Cheers, JW

johnwayne

Bates Method

13,453

09-01-2009, 04:38 AM

Thread: ~~*^`In need of Advise...
Post: Re: ~~*^`In need of Advise...

Yes I recommend Meir Schneider too. Cheers, JW

johnwayne

Bates Method

13,453

09-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Thread: Teaching Bates by phone or e-mail consultations?
Post: Re: Teaching Bates by phone or e-mail consultation...

Dear Commando, Personally I see no reason why this wouldn't be a good idea. I say, go for it! Cheers, JW

johnwayne

Bates Method

6,298

09-07-2009, 05:16 AM

Thread: Very high myopia: Let the Bates experiment start.
Post: Re: Very high myopia: Let the Bates experiment sta...

Yes, the problem with Pinholes for me is that they start straining my eyes after a few minutes of wearing them. It's not the case of a lack of practicing with them - I've had plenty of time to break t...

johnwayne

Bates Method

17,105

09-07-2009, 05:22 AM

Thread: The lens and accomodation
Post: Re: The lens and accomodation

Judy, David, all, What do you make of this? PURPOSE: The pathophysiology and pathogenesis of myopia are still a matter of controversy. Exaggerated longitudinal eye growth is assumed to play an impor...

johnwayne

Bates Method

27,551

05-19-2009, 10:27 PM

Thread: Very high myopia: Let the Bates experiment start.
Post: Re: Very high myopia: Let the Bates experiment sta...

I also think more people would find the Vision Halo more helpful actually. Not only cheaper (you can make it yourself out of old wire coat hanger), but works better, has longer lasting effects, etc. ...

johnwayne

Bates Method

17,105

09-07-2009, 05:27 AM

Thread: What does Bates mean by strain?
Post: Re: What does Bates mean by strain?

Yes, I can see why they do this. Cheers, JW

johnwayne

Bates Method

5,673

09-16-2009, 04:48 PM

Thread: What does Bates mean by strain?
Post: Re: What does Bates mean by strain?

It would be interesting to see whether those successful in improving their vision tried methods other than Bates to improve their vision. I would be pretty sure many would have. That doesn't mean to d...

johnwayne

Bates Method

5,673

09-16-2009, 11:18 PM

Thread: Lisette Scholl book?
Post: Re: Lisette Scholl book?

Couldn't find any information about this on the web, and there wasn't much useful information on Amazon.com., either. I don't think books on hypnosis are all that helpful, they have to be combined wi...

johnwayne

Bates Method

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09-18-2009, 12:35 AM

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