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Thread: eye floaters anyone?
Post: Re: eye floaters anyone?

I have floaters, They are super annoying. I am rereading Bates's book now and commenting on each chapter on my blog. I'm learning a lot more this time around. In particular, his advice in chapter...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

36,012

10-05-2009, 05:14 AM

Thread: Noticing a change in your everyday vision.
Post: Re: Noticing a change in your everyday vision.

Hi Cubster, Yes, I had a similar experience! First everything was fuzz, then I noticed things popping out to me. I realized I could see straight edges much better as well. After many months of that...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

5,539

05-09-2008, 02:20 PM

Thread: central fixation of the mind
Post: central fixation of the mind

I have improved my vision a lot by practicing the Bates method (mostly by palming; practicing shifting, swinging, central fixation with the chart; and by taking frequent breaks from work to rest my e...

sorrisiblue

Off Topic

7,276

11-22-2010, 03:17 AM

Thread: Please help!
Post: Re: Please help!

You have a very good practice and there are many people on the forum who would dream to have such good progress as you saw in two weeks! Vision fluctuates a lot, especially under stress, this is norm...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

6,733

03-04-2010, 11:28 AM

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

Hey, thank you guys. So far I have found that unless I'm at work or have to look at some fine detail (like reading), I am better off without my glasses. This is huge for me, I am most amazed when I ...

sorrisiblue

Success Stories

95,655

01-10-2008, 03:25 PM

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: What say you?
Post: Re: What say you?

Two things: T - your idea is great, and your motivation to do this is shared by a lot of people. What it needs is a leader. I've put a lot of thought into this and think that whoever leads this nee...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

10,488

03-04-2010, 12:22 PM

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

Dear Otis, Thank you for your comments. I think I have been luckier and am so far having good experiences with the optometrists, so I have a much different opinion of the matter. I already know tha...

sorrisiblue

Success Stories

95,655

01-11-2008, 03:22 AM

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: being less
Post: Re: being less

Thank you David! That is a post to remember!

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

34,849

02-14-2008, 02:48 PM

Thread: Geek solution!
Post: Re: Geek solution!

hey whohlme, nice idea to get Bates on audio, I think listening to his original writings would be great. If you're really into Bates purism you can get most of his magazines from the central-fixatio...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

27,081

04-07-2008, 02:23 AM

Thread: I Passed My Driver's Licence Test
Post: Re: I Passed My Driver's Licence Test

Hi Bob, congrats! That's fantastic news! Thanks for posting it here, it's one of the best success stories, I think. I'm still 'plugging away'. Your tips are really good, and yes, what you wrote...

sorrisiblue

Success Stories

24,144

03-05-2010, 12:02 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: central fixation of the mind
Post: Re: central fixation of the mind

Hi PIkachu Quote:My problem doesn't tend to be doing two things at once, but doing one thing and thinking another. That's what I go into on my blog post that I referenced above, it's the number one ...

sorrisiblue

Off Topic

7,276

11-23-2010, 02:21 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: The three steps of seeing
Post: Re: The three steps of seeing

This post is great! You have formulated 'how not to see' really well. It seems like a common question about the Bates method is, how do I stop straining? or, what does it mean to strain to see? T...

sorrisiblue

David's Old Blog Posts

15,040

08-31-2011, 06:43 AM

Thread: Some success, but still a long way to go
Post: Re: Some success, but still a long way to go

great progress! Don't worry about the difference between contacts and glasses. It's normal to have a lower contacts prescription. My prescription for contacts was always 1 diopter better than glass...

sorrisiblue

Success Stories

21,026

08-31-2011, 02:28 PM

Thread: new terminology
Post: Re: new terminology

This is a fun topic :) I have to admit, though, I prefer the boring side on this one and use the word 'method'. It conveys that I'm doing something to train my eyes, and can imply something continuo...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

19,518

09-06-2008, 07:24 AM

Thread: My Vision Journal
Post: Re: My Vision Journal

Hi Pikachu, I'm just catching up on your posts since mid november. First, I'm glad to hear that you're telling friends about the method. If some of them eventually learn from you or practice witih ...

sorrisiblue

Bates Method

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11-24-2010, 03:23 AM

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