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Thread: About reading the Snellen
Post: About reading the Snellen

Is it correct to say that reading the Snellen is simply a way of 'training' your eyes to relax and get rid of strain? I've read in Bates' book that reading in a dim light can actually be beneficial...

marlon

Bates Method

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02-29-2008, 10:37 PM

Thread: Another set of questions from a beginner
Post: Another set of questions from a beginner

Hi. My last post was: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.iblindness.org/forum/index.php/topic,708.0.html">http://www.iblindness.org/forum/index.p ... 708.0.html</a><!-...

marlon

Bates Method

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11-09-2007, 10:29 PM

Thread: Any comments on this?
Post: Any comments on this?

As we have seen, Dr. Bates attached much importance to memory. Years before his book appeared, he had published a paper in a medical journal entitled: "Memory as an Aid to Vision." The reason for thi...

marlon

Bates Method

5,297

03-23-2008, 02:43 AM

Thread: Any tips for avoiding strain or countering strain?
Post: Any tips for avoiding strain or countering strain?

Hi. I was in the grocery the other day and for the first five minutes I felt relaxed despite the blurry vision. Suddenly I felt my eyes straining, I was looking at the floor a lot rather than lookin...

marlon

Bates Method

4,585

12-04-2007, 03:06 AM

Thread: Are clear flashes supposed to be...
Post: Are clear flashes supposed to be...

Are clear flashes supposed to be 100% clear, i.e. 20/20? Sometimes I get 'clearer' vision (not totally clear) for a few minutes and then it disappears. Does that count as a clear flash?

marlon

Bates Method

4,569

12-28-2007, 01:26 AM

Thread: Question about the Swing Windows program
Post: Are you guys using the default movement settings?....

that is, Swingtype = 1 straight line, constant speed Distance = 6 Frequency = 60 Angle = 90 I'm new at this program, just want to know what sort of w...

marlon

Bates Method

7,260

01-02-2008, 06:50 AM

Thread: Character assassination?
Post: Character assassination?

Quote:Bates treated many patients, who claimed to have been cured of vision defects, especially myopia. This brought him into a conflict with his peers. The Bates Method was promoted by the famous wri...

marlon

Bates Method

6,291

12-05-2007, 07:49 AM

Thread: Confused about central fixation
Post: Confused about central fixation

Is central fixation supposed to be the result of relaxation or is it something that needs to be practiced often to achieve relaxation and improved vision?

marlon

Bates Method

3,520

02-06-2008, 07:51 AM

Thread: Confused about nutritional supplements
Post: Confused about nutritional supplements

This is from someone who isn't a fan of food supplements: "Most of your supplements are loaded with hidden sugars, salts and harmful fillers. Youâre really better off getting the nutrients you need...

marlon

Off Topic

10,181

04-18-2008, 04:57 PM

Thread: Cured by massage?
Post: Cured by massage?

Hi. Thanks to everyone who answered my questions. I had a friend years ago who told me that he didn't need glasses anymore because he was cured. When I asked him how he was cured, he told me he massa...

marlon

Bates Method

7,474

11-13-2007, 02:48 AM

Thread: Did Dr. Bates ever say anything about breathing?
Post: Did Dr. Bates ever say anything about breathing?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think he mentioned proper breathing in his book. Did he ever say anything about it in his articles? Somebody give me a link please. Thanks! I rely heavily on pr...

marlon

Bates Method

3,931

01-14-2008, 08:00 AM

Thread: Do blank stares worsen our vision?
Post: Do blank stares worsen our vision?

I have a tendency to stare without really looking at anything when I'm deep in my thoughts. Would that make my vision worse? thanks!

marlon

Complementary Methods

3,507

07-10-2008, 07:45 AM

Thread: Do you feel anything during a clear flash?
Post: Do you feel anything during a clear flash?

Do you actually feel anything around your eyes when you get clear flashes? And I don't mean emotions. I mean do you feel the eye muscles loosening up or something during clear flashes. ;D

marlon

Complementary Methods

4,712

03-06-2008, 03:27 AM

Thread: Glasses causes you to be unaware of strain?
Post: Glasses causes you to be unaware of strain?

I've noticed that the vision of most people who wear glasses constantly gets worse over time. Is it correct to assume then, that glasses cause us to be unaware of strain since we are seeing clearly,...

marlon

Complementary Methods

6,896

03-09-2008, 07:26 AM

Thread: Gradual or sudden recovery?
Post: Gradual or sudden recovery?

Just curious, have any of you who've made significant improvements experienced 'sudden clearing' (my own term)? By sudden i mean getting perfect vision without going through small gradual improvemen...

marlon

Bates Method

5,818

01-03-2008, 08:31 AM

Thread: Re: Help! I've been wearing glasses for 10+ years and I hate them!!!
Post: Help! I've been wearing glasses for 10+ years and ...

First of all, please pardon my grammar, I'm Asian. I've been wearing specs for more than a decade and haven't gotten used to it yet! I often find myself adjusting my glasses and ending up having a hea...

marlon

Bates Method

4,640

11-07-2007, 10:45 PM

Thread: Would you say that...
Post: Here's why I asked....

It is because of Dr. Bates' statements such as the following that prompted me to ask the question. MOST writers on ophthalmology appear to believe that the last word about problems of refraction has ...

marlon

Complementary Methods

10,128

04-24-2008, 08:32 AM

Thread: How do you get dirt out of your eyes?
Post: How do you get dirt out of your eyes?

I often get dirt in my eyes. Is this harmful in the long term? What's the best way to get them out? thanks!! ;D

marlon

Off Topic

11,361

01-15-2008, 07:53 AM

Thread: How important is keeping our eyes moist...
Post: How important is keeping our eyes moist...

and how does it fit in to the Bates' method? Did Dr. Bates or any Bates method advocate ever said anything about it? I know that sometimes when things seems sharper my eyes are moistening up. I kn...

marlon

Complementary Methods

5,467

02-23-2008, 06:10 AM

Thread: If your tired eyes get wet....
Post: If your tired eyes get wet....

I don't know if you've heard this, but from where I come from folks say that if you are tired, wait awhile before you take a shower, or if your hands are tired don't wash them immediately; it's suppo...

marlon

Bates Method

9,287

12-29-2007, 09:27 PM

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