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Thread: Introducing Bates method to a friend
Post: Re: Introducing Bates method to a friend

I've don't necessarily agree that one should immediately refer a friend directly to Bates's book. What happens when they get to Chapter 17 where he talks about people improving their vision by lookin...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

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11-22-2007, 12:55 PM

Thread: Introducing Bates method to a friend
Post: Re: Introducing Bates method to a friend

Yes, the effects of looking at the sun can be exaggerated, but even in Dr. Bates's later articles (after the 1920 book) he no longer advocates looking directly but sunning with closed eyes. Even the ...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

11,308

11-23-2007, 11:08 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: Does this happen to you?
Post: Re: Does this happen to you?

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.

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

14,188

12-10-2007, 02:12 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: First good flash and a question
Post: Re: First good flash and a question

Interesting, when I see black text on white I just see a grey fuzz, but when I see white text on black I see multiple clear images. To be honest, I don't know which is better, but would like to know!...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

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12-14-2007, 03:32 AM

Thread: Bates for toddlers: exaggerated or good idea?
Post: Re: Bates for toddlers: exaggerated or good idea?

Regarding making random Snellen charts: I would read what Bates wrote in his second magazine in a longer article regarding this technique of having children read a Snellen chart every day. He explai...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

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11-30-2007, 12:04 PM

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

Hi Urban, yes you are quite right, Bates does write that. I do find palming to be very helpful, but I rarely find the chance to get into a relaxed enough position. I will try it sitting with my bac...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

14,188

12-10-2007, 06:38 AM

Thread: (poll) chat room meeting time
Post: Re: (poll) chat room meeting time

I will be traveling until after the new year from this weekend, so won't be able to make the weekend chat room time. bummer. I hope I can get in on the next one!

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

8,240

12-17-2007, 07:09 AM

Thread: Putting Bates to the test
Post: Re: Putting Bates to the test

Hi Al! thank you, and keep posting your insight as you learn, it is very interesting to see this process through other eyes. I enjoy reading about what works for people and what they find inspiring ...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

16,646

12-19-2007, 03:53 PM

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

Hi, I have only been doing this a few weeks. I saw the following immediate improvements after a week of practice: much better perception of detail, color, and depth. After a few weeks I could read...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

6,273

12-11-2007, 05:01 AM

Thread: Looking at lightings?
Post: Re: Looking at lightings?

Hi Marlon, I have also noticed that my vision improves when I look up at the flourescent lights in my office. I don't know if it's a lasting improvement, since I have to put my glasses back on to ke...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

6,960

12-17-2007, 07:53 AM

Thread: Putting Bates to the test
Post: Re: Putting Bates to the test

Hi! I donât have a lot of time, so will respond quickly. I just wanted to tell you, I had a similar experience. I started off with -8 lenses in both eyes and when I found out about Bates I wen...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

16,646

12-19-2007, 02:38 AM

Thread: A method that worked for me
Post: Re: A method that worked for me

Yes, thanks for sharing! Finally, something that can take my concentration off of the actual eyes. I tried it for the whole week since you suggested it. each day a different color: red, orange, ye...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

8,309

12-19-2007, 03:56 PM

Thread: Help in reducing child's myopia
Post: Re: Help in reducing child's myopia

Another suggestion, on the iblindness.org site David has a link on the left: find a bates teacher. I think you should do just that - find a Bates method teacher if you are to continue with the meth...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

26,060

01-04-2008, 09:42 AM

Thread: Help in reducing child's myopia
Post: Re: Help in reducing child's myopia

Dave makes a great point. What do others on this forum think of correspondence lessons since there isn't a teacher in his area? Maybe then the parents can learn by telephone or video conversation an...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

26,060

01-04-2008, 05:12 PM

Thread: Help in reducing child's myopia
Post: Re: Help in reducing child's myopia

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

26,060

01-07-2008, 12:11 PM

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

I've only dealt with one optometrist on this issue, and she was very friendly. But still, I have the following advice: First ask the optometrist if their visual accuity is the same every minute of ...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

8,937

01-02-2008, 06:20 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

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01-03-2008, 02:55 AM

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