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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 ...

Urban

Bates Method

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01-27-2008, 06:34 PM

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

otis Wrote:Dear Sam, Very few (maybe 1/2 percent) are born "naturally myopic". Almost all children (who are not taught to read at age 3) have good visual acuity, and a positive refractive STATE. :D ...

Urban

Bates Method

36,980

03-01-2008, 11:59 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...

Urban

Bates Method

3,455

11-24-2007, 07:19 AM

Thread: If your tired eyes get wet....
Post: Re: If your tired eyes get wet....

I mean, you never know, but I would highly, highly, highly doubt there is anything to that. Maybe if you were really tired, you might slip and fall in the tub? As far as I know warmth is very soothin...

Urban

Bates Method

9,287

12-29-2007, 11:31 PM

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: 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...

Urban

Bates Method

3,569

01-29-2008, 04:24 AM

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: 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: Recovery from pretty bad myopia
Post: Re: Recovery from pretty bad myopia

I agree with Otis here. As David has said, the Optometrist's test is a test of the *worse possible* vision you are capable of having at that point in time.

Urban

Success Stories

95,655

01-29-2008, 07:20 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.

Urban

Complementary Methods

3,821

09-30-2007, 03:12 AM

Thread: Question for all of us
Post: Re: Question for all of us

Hello there irresistible force. I wholeheartedly applaud your amazing devotion to natural eye improvement. Four years is quite a lot more than the four minutes most people will give, but I have a comm...

Urban

Bates Method

8,546

10-02-2008, 10:58 AM

Thread: Question about the Swing Windows program
Post: Re: Question about the Swing Windows program

Unfortunately, there are no true fixes for your problems as I know. You'll be forced to make do with workarounds. I suggest using the alt key and arrows to navigate the file edit view etc menus and u...

Urban

Bates Method

7,260

01-02-2008, 05:33 AM

Thread: Different method of gathering?
Post: Re: Different method of gathering?

I have a request. Could someone be so kind as to copy and paste the content of the discussion after its conclusion? I'm not sure if I will be able to be there. Thanks, Ted

Urban

Website Suggestions

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04-13-2007, 01:12 PM

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...

Urban

Bates Method

5,314

01-02-2008, 05:40 AM

Thread: Method of the Month - Remembering Color - Jan 2005
Post: Re: Method of the Month - Remembering Color - Jan ...

samsuda Wrote:Hey Dave, What do you mean by the chart? What chart? and where do we get it from? Please help... Sam Xx.. O0 He means the Snellen. Look up some of Otis's posts, he has a link to an onli...

Urban

Bates Method

16,680

03-02-2008, 04:44 AM

Thread: Re: Clear Flashes - Eyechart method
Post: Re: Clear Flashes - Eyechart method

This is extremely intriguing, I'll have to try this for myself sometime soon. I also wouldn't mind hearing what your second technique is, its not like we'll get mad if we heard you accidentally blink...

Urban

Bates Method

12,984

04-13-2007, 06:13 PM

Thread: Gameplan
Post: Re: Gameplan

CrabJuice Wrote:Urban Wrote:I would recommend a LCD screen. I hear that CRT screens are harder on your vision. That being said, if you want to maximize your progress, you'll probably want to keep your...

Urban

Bates Method

6,779

01-30-2008, 05:18 PM

Thread: what made you stop?
Post: Re: what made you stop?

The reason I turned to Bates at first was that I had no other choice, I'll explain what I mean. A while ago I hit a bump in the road and needed a goal to get me back on track. After about a month of...

Urban

Bates Method

13,608

03-02-2008, 05:18 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: 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

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11-25-2007, 04:28 AM

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