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Thread: Reverse breathing + Bates
Post: Re: Reverse breathing + Bates

Attention to natural breathing is a profoundly powerful tool for quieting the mind/relaxation. I would never suggest that Bates was more important or more worth spending time on than this kind of pr...

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Bates Method

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04-22-2008, 06:58 PM

Thread: Fine Print DIY
Post: Fine Print DIY

For the last two weeks I've been looking around on the web and in local bookstores for a small Quote:pocketable book with lots of fine print. Other than miniature bibles available online in groups o...

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Bates Method

4,981

05-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Thread: Fine Print DIY
Post: Re: Fine Print DIY

Just want to underline that for novices of fine print reading, like me, having bright, direct sunlight on the print is incredibly beneficial. Love to hear if anyone tries the do-it-yourself fine pri...

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Bates Method

4,981

05-17-2008, 06:01 PM

Thread: Preserving Eyesight
Post: Re: Preserving Eyesight

Really? You just want to keep your vision at an imperfect level? Why not restore it to perfect? Before you get advice about reduced prescription, are you sure you need any glasses? I interface wit...

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Bates Method

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05-19-2008, 09:10 PM

Thread: Preserving Eyesight
Post: Re: Preserving Eyesight

But first, a little more advice from moi. timothygrant Wrote:I was under the impression that myopia is only worsened by minus lenses when frequent close-up work was involved. Also, I believe I read ...

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Bates Method

7,462

05-19-2008, 11:29 PM

Thread: PLEASE NEED YOUR HELP.
Post: Re: PLEASE NEED YOUR HELP.

Very impressive, RAM. Much respect! I see good things for you.

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Bates Method

29,768

05-21-2008, 06:03 PM

Thread: Preserving Eyesight
Post: Re: Preserving Eyesight

Sure. Go ahead. Get a -1.5 pair of specs. Wear them when you feel un-resourceful at work. Wear them when you need to watch your favorite TV show. Or when you have to drive to the grocery store for c...

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Bates Method

7,462

05-21-2008, 06:28 PM

Thread: Imperfect Sight Is Mostly an Illusion
Post: Re: Imperfect Sight Is Mostly an Illusion

Good post, Oleg. That really rang true. Cool how similar all our experiences are while remaining so individual and unique.

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Bates Method

12,265

05-23-2008, 05:59 PM

Thread: Sungazing / Sun Treatment / Sunning
Post: Re: Sungazing / Sun Treatment / Sunning

When sunning, do you just face the setting or rising sun or do you do short swings? What is recommended for the imagination at this time?

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Bates Method

31,760

05-28-2008, 08:48 AM

Thread: SO MUCH INFO!
Post: Re: SO MUCH INFO!

I had a period of looking, sifting through all the crap out there. Thinking, perhaps unconsciously, that there was a miracle cure that I would connect with and cure me instant. Kind of an infantile i...

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Bates Method

11,193

05-31-2008, 10:23 PM

Thread: Mental Swinging
Post: Re: Mental Swinging

I was curious about this as well. I assume it is almost an unimportant distraction, wondering about the movement of the eyes. The important thing is developing relaxation and that is partly indicate...

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Bates Method

9,167

06-11-2008, 05:59 PM

Thread: centering your gaze
Post: Re: centering your gaze

After putting this method aside for a few months, I have noticed again how it can be really helpful. I think the main thing for me is to not try to do it artificially. I start with some big head-tur...

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Bates Method

26,793

06-23-2008, 08:51 PM

Thread: Reading the Bates book
Post: Re: Reading the Bates book

I looked at that website and that is a lot of confusing and unnecessary crap. Look in Method of the Month in this forum. Swinging, shifting, blinking, palming, imagination and memory are the essenti...

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Bates Method

9,827

06-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Thread: Palming
Post: Re: Palming

I would say, and I think others will agree with me, that "snow" is certainly not imagination as Bates describes it. You can see snow while straining, so that automatically rules it out as Bates' "ima...

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Bates Method

58,282

06-25-2008, 05:39 PM

Thread: Palming
Post: Re: Palming

Mihai_alexandru, Quote:It seems that Bates mentions something about floaters in his book:http://www.iblindness.org/books/bates/ch23.html He says that they are illusions caused by strain. But are they ...

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Bates Method

58,282

06-26-2008, 07:59 PM

Thread: Seeing an improvement.....HOORAY!!
Post: Re: Seeing an improvement.....HOORAY!!

That's great! I wish I had a friend who improved his/her sight. I bet that was helpful. What techniques have you practicing? Do you have a regimen?

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Success Stories

23,226

06-27-2008, 11:06 PM

Thread: Seeing an improvement.....HOORAY!!
Post: Re: Seeing an improvement.....HOORAY!!

Wow! You really earned your improvement. Sounds like a really rounded regimen that continues through out you day. I think it's smart how you stay focused on staying relaxed. I hope you don't mind me...

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Success Stories

23,226

06-28-2008, 11:54 AM

Thread: Films
Post: Re: Films

Blade Runner , Vertigo, M, El Topo, Amelie, City of Lost Children, Master of the Flying Guillotine, the 7 Samurai, Star Wars and the Empire Strikes Back

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Off Topic

6,675

07-07-2008, 09:20 AM

Thread: Central Fixation & Sungazing Improvements
Post: Re: Central Fixation & Sungazing Improvements

I relate to your struggle with CF. It is kind of a zen koan for all folks relearning to see properly. Slowly, I'm getting it. Instead of trying to see a narrow spot clearly, I now am allowing mysel...

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Bates Method

6,404

07-17-2008, 11:04 PM

Thread: Central fixation + shifting = inseparable ??
Post: Re: Central fixation + shifting = inseparable ??

Quote:Anyway, My first question, Should I do central fixation while (subtle/obvious)shifting and vice versa? I tend to strain if I do fixed central fixation. In my experience, I did not have much succ...

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Bates Method

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08-16-2008, 02:28 AM

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