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Thread: blind hallucination?
Post: blind hallucination?

Thought this was an interesting story about a blind man who imagines quite vividly. You can read or listen to it on NPR: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.npr.org/templates/sto...

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Complementary Methods

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01-30-2008, 06:51 PM

Thread: Rishi's treatment
Post: Re: Rishi's treatment

Rishi has a yahoo group called PerfectSight. I have also heard he was cured, but so are a lot of people. If you join his group and are not strictly observant of the words of Dr. William Bates, prepar...

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Bates Method

3,471

10-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Thread: uneven flash
Post: uneven flash

Last night I was having a flash after about an hour shifting and swinging with the Snellen. After awhile I noticed that the totality of the flash was happening in my right eye. When I covered my rig...

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Bates Method

3,525

01-19-2008, 05:15 PM

Thread: Relaxing Anxiety
Post: Re: Relaxing Anxiety

Hi Cheerio, I think I have had the same thing. More in the past than now. I would be quieting my mind and at some point I would get this itchy of ticklish sensation in the center of my belly out to m...

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Bates Method

3,654

04-01-2008, 08:51 PM

Thread: Let's do it
Post: Re: Let's do it

Welcome, Jacob! You've come to a good place. Your English seems quite good, and no meaning is lost. I suggest you read this woman's thread: http://www.iblindness.org/community/view...?f=8&t=793...

otto

Bates Method

3,797

01-20-2009, 06:32 PM

Thread: Palming making me angry ??
Post: Re: Palming making me angry ??

That's not so unusual really. I bet it happens to most of us from time to time. >:( You may want to try putting your attention on your normal, unaltered breathing, following each breathing cyc...

otto

Bates Method

3,885

09-12-2008, 09:43 AM

Thread: isnt seeing illusions dangerous?
Post: Re: isnt seeing illusions dangerous?

Not to worry. Your mind has an excellent filter mechanism that prevents you (most of the time) from seeing illusory things that jeopardize your safety or are deeply disturbing. I believe that the illu...

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Bates Method

3,900

12-11-2008, 01:13 AM

Thread: Bates' history
Post: Re: Bates' history

Seriously, if you were Bates, wouldn't you want this girl working with you in the clinic. She seems a natural talent. Bates life is so fascinating. If rights could be obtained, there is a great book...

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Off Topic

4,015

12-10-2008, 07:48 PM

Thread: Bates' history
Post: Bates' history

Does anyone know, is the Emily in this story the same Emily Dr. Bates hired for his clinic and married? <a class="postlink" href="http://www.iblindness.org/books/bates/ch28.html">...

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Off Topic

4,015

12-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Thread: healing by psyche
Post: Re: healing by psyche

Yes, I think a combination would be good, though I am not really familiar with the authors you named. In theory it could be good to mix Bates' practical methods with a more internal mind-over-matter ...

otto

Complementary Methods

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10-18-2012, 12:53 AM

Thread: Introductions
Post: Introductions

Hello Everyone, Very glad to be joining this forum. My name is Otto; not to be confused with Otter who seems to be quite active here. I am myopic with astigmatism. Last prescript was from 1999( O.D....

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Bates Method

4,195

06-16-2007, 02:24 PM

Thread: Introductions
Post: Re: Introductions

Funny thing.... The introductions topic was killed the day I registered. I am member 333. Cosmic :D

otto

Bates Method

4,195

06-16-2007, 02:27 PM

Thread: question about a noob and his glasses...
Post: Re: question about a noob and his glasses...

The strain won't kill you. You are probably straining close to that much throughout the day, anyways. You have a large hill to climb; you might as well start with your first steps. Remember: lot...

otto

Complementary Methods

4,241

03-10-2009, 07:30 AM

Thread: Overall Aim
Post: Re: Overall Aim

Well Mike, That seems like a pretty succinct, straight forward description of what we're trying to do. rolfey Wrote:When this is achieved on a regular basis the eyes are able to return to there norma...

otto

Bates Method

4,456

04-03-2008, 01:33 AM

Thread: interesting ,visual illusion called silencing
Post: Re: interesting ,visual illusion called silencing

Yeah. That's weird. ;D

otto

Off Topic

4,590

01-23-2011, 09:21 PM

Thread: The Biggest Dilemma of the Bates Method
Post: Re: The Biggest Dilemma of the Bates Method

It's good to read that right now. I'm at a point right now, after 6 months with the Bates Method, where I feel I've hit the wall. Finally got to doing palming in a relaxing way and getting past starin...

otto

Bates Method

4,938

02-11-2008, 11:01 AM

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...

otto

Bates Method

4,981

05-17-2008, 06:01 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: William B. MacCracken
Post: Re: William B. MacCracken

Also, where can one find a high resolution portrait of Bates? I'd like to hang his visage on my wall!

otto

Complementary Methods

5,080

06-08-2009, 12:55 AM

Thread: What is your main reason for improving vision?
Post: Re: What is your main reason for improving vision?

-because seeing with natural clarity feels more like ME. It feels like I am connected and engaged in my environment and seeing more clearly requires that I am comfortable and relaxed so it is a ende...

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Complementary Methods

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11-08-2008, 12:51 AM

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