Eyesight Improvement Forum

Hi all, I just wanted to post how thankful I am for this positive discussion board and all of the hard work David has put into making the website such a useful source of information. A big round of ...

sorrisiblue

Off Topic

3,805

12-17-2007, 07:15 AM

Thread: JMartinC4's reflective CD
Post: JMartinC4's reflective CD

JMartinC4 has been really excited about his CD reflecting light in his eyes and improving his sight. I'm just writing this post to offer a way to describe it much more simply. As far as I understa...

sorrisiblue

Complementary Methods

3,816

01-29-2010, 11:31 AM

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

I have also wondered about this! I don't have an answer unfortunately, but I what I do that makes it seem ok to me is the following: I make sure that I see the tip of my finger better than the ob...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

3,988

12-11-2007, 05:03 AM

Thread: BATES METHOD IN GERMAN?
Post: Re: BATES METHOD IN GERMAN?

As far as I can find, there is no German translation available. All German forums I know point to David's free copy in English, and complain about a translation whose release has been continuously pu...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,040

12-04-2010, 05:01 AM

Thread: Twitching of the Eye during the Long Swing
Post: Re: Twitching of the Eye during the Long Swing

I pretend that the room is swimming around me as I swing. It's very relaxing and gives my brain the correct impression that it can't hold on to anything moving, just observe it. Let your arms hang l...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,235

08-12-2009, 09:00 AM

Thread: Help - what is blurry?
Post: Help - what is blurry?

I copied this from my blog because I really would like as much feedback as possible. I had a weird experience yesterday where I was looking at my white mouse cursor on a black screen (from about 3 ft...

sorrisiblue

Complementary Methods

4,343

12-05-2007, 02:35 AM

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

I have never tried or heard of this, however, I read through the site and his 'proofs'. I wouldn't buy this product, and this thread doesn't belong in the 'Bates Method' subject forum. When someth...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,412

01-24-2008, 08:02 AM

Thread: Hi Everybody!
Post: Re: Hi Everybody!

Hi Cheerio! I wish you the best of luck :) I just started learning about Bates method about a month ago and I've already had some pleasant surprises, which I hope you experience as well right away to...

sorrisiblue

Off Topic

4,470

12-10-2007, 02:07 AM

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

Agreed! Thank you for posting those - the basics are the best reminder of how to proceed when one gets caught up in the details.

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,505

11-26-2007, 06:52 AM

Thread: Any tips for avoiding strain or countering strain?
Post: Re: Any tips for avoiding strain or countering str...

Hi Marlon, I have the same problem of looking at the floor. What I do mostly to relax is to consciously take deep breaths and move my head around. I play little games when I move as to what details...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,585

12-04-2007, 03:17 AM

Thread: color blindness
Post: Re: color blindness

the Bates method will improve the sight, and with it the ability to distinguish colors. I haven't come across specific articles discussing different forms of color blindness. Ask an experienced Bate...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

4,689

11-20-2009, 08:17 AM

Thread: My vision - can it be corrected
Post: Re: My vision - can it be corrected

try it and see :) there's no harm trying, and no one here can tell you if it will work for you or not. That is up to you, your patience, and how well or not you end up understanding and applying Bat...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,029

06-12-2008, 01:25 PM

Thread: My Bates Method Experiment
Post: Re: My Bates Method Experiment

Best of luck! I hope you do well. I find my blog extremely valuable for looking back on later to remind myself of what has worked for me in the past and I hope yours helps you as well. I tried post...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,076

07-24-2009, 05:23 AM

Thread: Greetings
Post: Re: Greetings

hey, welcome to the forum! I'll try to answer some of your questions. Just some general things, though. Do you wear full prescription glasses? That might be one reason you don't have progress. Ev...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,239

07-28-2011, 03:07 AM

Thread: Possible connection to amalgam fillings and bad eyesight
Post: Re: Possible connection to amalgam fillings and ba...

Interesting, i hadn't thought of it affecting my eyesight. I've been thinking of removing mine so I don't get Alzheimer's when I'm old! I guess eyeight improvement would be one more reason... Though...

sorrisiblue

Complementary Methods

5,255

05-28-2008, 10:04 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 have found a way that helps me to reduce eyestrain while I sleep, perhaps it will help you as well. I do autogenics training, and at the beginning of each training there is a breathing warmup. I d...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,314

01-03-2008, 02:55 AM

Thread: Palming [help please]
Post: Re: Palming [help please]

If something makes your vision worse, don't do it! Change what you're doing, find a local teacher... Correct palming: The hands are cupped and rest only on the outer edge of the cheekbones, face ...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,316

07-27-2013, 07:38 AM

Thread: Trying to pick the best 'program'
Post: Re: Trying to pick the best 'program'

My sister and I have both been trying the Bates method for some months now (we started with -8 glasses) and have both seen improvement. There are many programs, books, and ideas out there on how to i...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,355

02-13-2008, 02:58 AM

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