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Thread: Invented exercise - am i doing this right?
Post: Re: Invented exercise - am i doing this right?

Well, the number one objective of all Bates techniques is to induce relaxation. If you feel yourself relaxing while doing this technique, continue with it. If you don't feel yourself relaxing, discard...

Urban

Bates Method

7,135

09-30-2007, 03:08 AM

Thread: When did you start improving?
Post: Re: When did you start improving?

I started improving when I took my glasses off. The methods? Pretty much only what was found in the Bates' book.

Urban

Complementary Methods

3,821

09-30-2007, 03:12 AM

Thread: how to start Bates method for children who has refractve error
Post: Re: how to start Bates method for children who has...

Hey there. Its great to see a parent thats trying to help they children when there really isn't much strain and it has not become more of a habit. Go to this webpage and read through the free online...

Urban

Bates Method

12,187

10-06-2007, 05:10 PM

Thread: Re: Bates Method on Youtube
Post: Re: Bates Method on Youtube

Though they are a rather caustic lot, I will agree with a certain yahoo bates group on this. They are the reason why the Bates method is not taken seriously. They were absolutely torn to shreds and I ...

Urban

Bates Method

19,332

10-14-2007, 05:17 PM

Thread: Re: Help, I hate my glasses but I need them...
Post: Re: Help, I hate my glasses but I need them...

Hey there. You will find many very different opinions on using a reduced prescription or wearing no glasses at all. I can tell you though, that you WILL benefit more and faster if you totally discard...

Urban

Bates Method

6,868

11-08-2007, 11:32 AM

Thread: My experience with Bates so far; No permanent benefit yet (long post)
Post: Re: My experience with Bates so far; No permanent ...

Hey there, Reading over your post, I don't really understand why you're worrying. The hardest part I have with introducing Bates to peoples is that they always want some kind of proof of Bates, you'r...

Urban

Bates Method

8,989

11-22-2007, 04:05 AM

Thread: Introducing Bates method to a friend
Post: Re: Introducing Bates method to a friend

I think that the sungazing is one of Bates' more mainstream views. In the world of optometry, Helmholtz seems to be pretty much unassailable. On the other hand, aversion to sungazing isn't nearly as ...

Urban

Bates Method

11,308

11-22-2007, 04:00 PM

Thread: Black period
Post: Re: Black period

This seems to be really more of a personal, "what works for you" thing, but here are my opinions on what you said. I always find it easier to imagine something I've just seen earlier, I think thats w...

Urban

Bates Method

3,455

11-24-2007, 07:19 AM

Thread: Interpreting my prescription
Post: Re: Interpreting my prescription

optifog Wrote:Just found the most recent one, from July this year. In the grid it says -2.75 for left and right, distance. Can anyone tell me what that suggests about my acuity, how it compares to tha...

Urban

Bates Method

11,024

11-24-2007, 07:06 PM

Thread: Illusory movements as a side effect?
Post: Re: Illusory movements as a side effect?

Seeing odd things is normal. Often, as you improve you will start to experience things that those with perfect sight see, but they are unfamiliar and new to you, the best one I can describe is over th...

Urban

Bates Method

5,751

11-24-2007, 07:10 PM

Thread: Interpreting my prescription
Post: Re: Interpreting my prescription

I also feel like visual acuity is over-rated by most people. Thats not to say it isn't nice or isn't desirable, but frankly, unless you need to read something or perform a task that required a great d...

Urban

Bates Method

11,024

11-25-2007, 04:28 AM

Thread: the seven truths of normal sight
Post: Re: the seven truths of normal sight

I'm not sure about that first one. Our species would be in a sorry state if our vision continually abandoned us whenever it got dark outside, or when fight or flight kicked in.

Urban

Bates Method

4,505

11-26-2007, 10:04 AM

Thread: Straining in other passive activities
Post: Re: Straining in other passive activities

I too have a hard time getting to sleep, but two people hardly make a strong case. I learned long ago that in order to get to sleep you have to relax, it isn't something that you make happen, but at t...

Urban

Complementary Methods

8,241

11-26-2007, 12:26 PM

Thread: Straining in other passive activities
Post: Re: Straining in other passive activities

Well, thats something David has touched on before. To recover your vision is nothing short of a complete transformation of how you do EVERYTHING, including how you think. As I recall he mentioned that...

Urban

Complementary Methods

8,241

11-27-2007, 10:37 AM

Thread: Perfectly Clear Flash!
Post: Re: Perfectly Clear Flash!

I would recommend sitting down and writing about your experience in all the nauseating detail that you can possibly muster. Everything, how you felt, how the world looked anything you can think of. L...

Urban

Bates Method

5,415

11-28-2007, 02:24 PM

Thread: Farsightedness
Post: Re: Farsightedness

Well, its exactly the same as this forum really. Considering the vastly superior numbers of myopic individuals, most advice is directed towards myopic people. That being said I do believe there is sig...

Urban

Complementary Methods

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129,137

11-29-2007, 12:24 PM

Thread: Day 5 Progress Report - it works!
Post: Re: Day 5 Progress Report - it works!

All I can say is your progress is rather astounding. I can think of a number of factors which might be helping you out, but whatever it is, your complete success seems not too far away.

Urban

Bates Method

9,276

11-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Thread: Day 5 Progress Report - it works!
Post: Re: Day 5 Progress Report - it works!

optifog Wrote:Urban Wrote:All I can say is your progress is rather astounding. I can think of a number of factors which might be helping you out, but whatever it is, your complete success seems not to...

Urban

Bates Method

9,276

11-30-2007, 06:36 AM

Thread: Bates for toddlers: exaggerated or good idea?
Post: Re: Bates for toddlers: exaggerated or good idea?

optifog Wrote:Might toddlers not just strain more to see the Snellen? I wouldn't think most would be able to understand the Bates method. Normal sighted individuals instinctively understand the Bates ...

Urban

Bates Method

10,829

11-30-2007, 06:38 AM

Thread: Pressure behind the eyes
Post: Re: Pressure behind the eyes

Hey there, Just keep this in mind. If all myopic people actually felt the strain that they were under many would be in severe pain! One of the problems is that continual strain will eventually fade i...

Urban

Bates Method

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12-02-2007, 03:30 PM

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