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Thread: Criticism about Bates
Post: Re: Criticism about Bates

sassisailor Wrote:I have just begun the Bates Method myself and have also come across criticism. I personally think it's almost impossible to convince people through a discussion that natural methods...

Urban

Bates Method

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01-09-2008, 03:48 PM

Thread: My recent encounter with the optometrist.
Post: Re: My recent encounter with the optometrist.

Oh yes, people's eyes can adjust to close work at a young age. This is myopia. Really, I wouldn't bother trying to argue or reason or educate an optometrist about your intentions unless you're a very...

Urban

Bates Method

8,937

12-29-2007, 12:25 AM

Thread: Does this happen to you?
Post: Re: Does this happen to you?

Really what works for you is what you should do, but it depends on what I plan on doing. Sometimes I like to alternate palming and sunning, in which case I like to be outside in the sun, but sometime...

Urban

Bates Method

14,188

12-09-2007, 09:11 PM

Thread: Glasses causes you to be unaware of strain?
Post: Re: Glasses causes you to be unaware of strain?

Urban Wrote:I'll tell you a story that has great relevance to this question. My dad used to work at a psychiatric patient. One of the questions that they would ask their patients would be "Are you in...

Urban

Complementary Methods

6,896

03-11-2008, 05:28 AM

Thread: Does this happen to you?
Post: Re: Does this happen to you?

sorrisiblue Wrote:I have trouble relaxing my arms and shoulders when I palm, so I lie down and put a soft cloth over my eyes. It's like a blindfold but it doesn't put pressure on the eyes. I would no...

Urban

Bates Method

14,188

12-10-2007, 04:17 AM

Thread: Does this happen to you?
Post: Re: Does this happen to you?

Thanks, I'll look into that.

Urban

Bates Method

14,188

12-10-2007, 10:00 AM

Thread: Re: bates method for beginners
Post: Re: bates method for beginners

I seem to have generated a lot of discussion so I will see if I can clarify what I meant. Everyone here knows that the mind has a profound effect on all aspects of the body. To improve a chronic condi...

Urban

Bates Method

18,530

03-03-2007, 11:03 AM

Thread: First Prescription reduction for highly astigmatic eyes
Post: Re: First Prescription reduction for highly astigm...

when you read the chart you should neither be squinting or going wide eyed at the chart. Open your eyes in a perfectly normal fashion, no more or less than you would in other circumstances.

Urban

Complementary Methods

8,029

03-03-2007, 11:21 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...

Urban

Complementary Methods

4,996

12-10-2007, 04:47 PM

Thread: To all the members in the forum
Post: Re: To all the members in the forum

Onamission, I know how you feel, I think we all go through that period of doubt (least I did). Really, if you are to continue, you must believe that it is real. You can do as I did and talk with peo...

Urban

Bates Method

6,273

12-11-2007, 04:06 AM

Thread: New Article Supporting Bates Methods.
Post: Re: New Article Supporting Bates Methods.

Interesting, but very long. I also have some serious problems with his arguments. He doesn't really seem to have much faith in Bates. Instead he argues that we should exercise our eyes to restore mus...

Urban

Bates Method

21,349

01-13-2008, 08:18 AM

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...

Urban

Bates Method

3,988

12-11-2007, 06:47 AM

Thread: Core 2 of 3: Post-refractive surgery and Bates method
Post: Re: Core 2 of 3: Post-refractive surgery and Bates...

I was thinking some more on this and I came up with another concern of mixing Bates and Refractive eye surgery. I'm not as partial as Dave is to this idea, but I could believe it works. Dave was tell...

Urban

Bates Method

15,824

03-06-2007, 10:30 AM

Thread: Pls suggest reduced prescription for me (II)
Post: Re: Pls suggest reduced prescription for me (II)

Well, to start off with, no one has that answer. That kind of knowledge would be publication worthy. The best you can work with is through focal distances. 100/distance you can see in cm=diopters. I...

Urban

Bates Method

12,269

01-14-2008, 05:30 AM

Thread: My vision can't improve..
Post: Re: My vision can't improve..

Samsuda, I would guess you are months and likely over a year away from a cure. You must stop focusing on the short term, you're probably decreasing your improvement.

Urban

Bates Method

36,980

03-12-2008, 11:44 AM

Thread: Bates Method Works!
Post: Re: Bates Method Works!

Yeah, as I've heard most people who have never really worn glasses will always experience success earlier (all other things equal of course). Good luck on your continued success.

Urban

Success Stories

10,465

04-08-2008, 02:52 AM

Thread: New Article Supporting Bates Methods.
Post: Re: New Article Supporting Bates Methods.

Bates offered a free clinic for people who could not afford to go to his private clinic. David offers this free site which he pays for and bucket loads of his time. Yes, he does have a store, but thi...

Urban

Bates Method

21,349

01-14-2008, 05:36 AM

Thread: Do you think I can really improve?
Post: Re: Do you think I can really improve?

You can still improve if you're forced to wear your glasses sometimes. Just try to wear them as little as possible, but don't swing or anything while wearing contacts or glasses, you must take off any...

Urban

Bates Method

7,153

12-11-2007, 07:58 PM

Thread: Core 2 of 3: Post-refractive surgery and Bates method
Post: Re: Core 2 of 3: Post-refractive surgery and Bates...

Urban Wrote:I was thinking some more on this and I came up with another concern of mixing Bates and Refractive eye surgery. I'm not as partial as Dave is to this idea, but I could believe it works. ...

Urban

Bates Method

15,824

03-07-2007, 09:37 PM

Thread: being less
Post: Re: being less

I think that David's way of describing things hits the nail right on the head. It is extremely difficult to manifest changes in our habits. I'll use myself as an example. I'm always telling myself t...

Urban

Bates Method

34,849

02-18-2008, 11:36 AM

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