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Thread: Explanation of the Bates Method and Floaters
Post: Explanation of the Bates Method and Floaters

I was contemplating the Bates method and the eye and something came to mind. I've often heard that people have reduced floaters when their vision increases. I was trying to think of why that might be...

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Bates Method

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03-27-2008, 03:46 PM

Thread: Re: Variable vision
Post: Re: Variable vision

Hey there, The observation about the Chrismas Holidays is right on the money. I find that the stress in my life greatly affects my vision. Whenever I have a break from school I always get better. Wha...

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Bates Method

3,991

02-22-2007, 11:18 PM

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.

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Complementary Methods

3,821

09-30-2007, 03:12 AM

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...

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Bates Method

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11-24-2007, 07:19 AM

Thread: Would this OD qualify as a Bates Teacher?
Post: Re: Would this OD qualify as a Bates Teacher?

I feel it is exceedingly clear that this OD does not support the Bates Method. The author of that story cured her vision though passive adaptation to under prescribed lenses and later though techniqu...

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Complementary Methods

4,750

01-07-2008, 01:04 PM

Thread: Makes sense
Post: Re: Makes sense

ironheart Wrote:Since the eyes see with light reflecting off objects it only make sense that when you cover your eyes in such a way to exclude all light (palming)the field should be a perfect black be...

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Bates Method

3,569

01-29-2008, 04:24 AM

Thread: Scar Caused by Lasik
Post: Re: Scar Caused by Lasik

Extremely few things get to me, but I couldn't finish watching that. Heed the warnings people and read the research yourself if you want to risk lasik. I too wanted Lasik to be the miracle procedure...

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Complementary Methods

4,060

02-13-2008, 05:27 AM

Thread: Is locking your eyes on something...
Post: Re: Is locking your eyes on something...

Yeah, I would consider it staring.

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Complementary Methods

3,998

02-25-2008, 06:32 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.

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Bates Method

4,505

11-26-2007, 10:04 AM

Thread: New Book on Vision Clearing
Post: Re: New Book on Vision Clearing

This is why the Bates method is lambasted from all sides. Could you have recommended a more cheesy, poorly made, flash pop up ridden and irreputable website? This individual is not interested in hea...

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Complementary Methods

4,996

12-10-2007, 04:47 PM

Thread: Variety of the swing, which one is correct?
Post: Re: Variety of the swing, which one is correct?

I find swinging with the finger allows me to see the swing of the world far better than I can without the finger. I can't say which one produces better results though. Try then both and go with what...

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Bates Method

3,988

12-11-2007, 06:47 AM

Thread: How can I support my arms while palming in bed?
Post: Re: How can I support my arms while palming in bed...

I think that you shouldn't ignore the mental aspects of palming. While the physical portion of palming is important, the mental aspect is the true goal. As for palming all night, one time I palmed an...

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Bates Method

5,314

01-02-2008, 05:40 AM

Thread: was 911 an inside job?
Post: Re: was 911 an inside job?

Its impossible to tell. A smart individual can make the impossible seem probable, but there are unusual things in this case which cannot or are not being explained by the US gov.

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Off Topic

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01-03-2008, 09:18 AM

Thread: The use of this method
Post: Re: The use of this method

It is integral that you try to use the Bates method at all times, so much so that it becomes a subconscious reflex, replacing the stress inducing habits with relaxing ones.

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Bates Method

3,861

01-07-2008, 08:01 PM

Thread: Ortho C contact lenses
Post: Re: Ortho C contact lenses

I didn't bother to read through whatever "proof" he had to offer. As far as I'm considered, anyone who won't reveal their complete method can't be trusted. In addition to that, "If it sounds too good ...

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Bates Method

4,412

01-24-2008, 08:23 AM

Thread: Central fixation and being aware of peripheral vision
Post: Re: Central fixation and being aware of peripheral...

Its impossible to stop using your peripheral vision, an it also isn't natural. To go without the periphery would be like looking through a paper towel roll, you'd have to search around for everything ...

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Bates Method

4,280

01-27-2008, 06:34 PM

Thread: Study Show Bates was Correct
Post: Re: Study Show Bates was Correct

This study will likely be hotly contested and go back and forth for many years before any conclusion is reached. They're still arguing about plus lens therapy and it's a big jump from the plus lens to...

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Complementary Methods

4,567

02-04-2008, 06:13 AM

Thread: Pinhole Glasses in a mainstream magazine
Post: Re: Pinhole Glasses in a mainstream magazine

Why are they so ugly? Whats wrong with the standard sunglasses style pinhole glasses that are everywhere now?

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Bates Method

4,160

10-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Thread: The Bates method making my eyes worsen
Post: Re: The Bates method making my eyes worsen

It would be nice to have more details about your situation and what you're doing. What I might guess is that you may be treating Bates as more a series of exercises, they're only there to help you rel...

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Complementary Methods

5,563

03-12-2007, 03:45 PM

Thread: Re: Does normal vision vary?
Post: Re: Does normal vision vary?

The trouble is that people lack the ability to confirm their prescription themselves, lacking expensive equipment, all we can do is confirm our Snellen reading, or purchase our glasses though a resour...

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Complementary Methods

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08-27-2007, 11:53 AM

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