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Thread: Re: HELP Headaches, Miagrains
Post: Re: HELP Headaches, Miagrains

I've had a few bouts of headaches, one that lasted a week. For me, I've always come out of it with another layer of tension released, and enhanced natural vision. I've taken the approach that it's d...

bkowalski

Bates Method

17,588

04-22-2007, 05:53 PM

Thread: Shifting/swinging questions.
Post: Re: Shifting/swinging questions.

The shift should be smooth and effortless, noticing immediately afterwards that the letter now regarded has your full attention and that you are less aware of surrounding letters. Once you have this s...

bkowalski

Bates Method

5,512

04-17-2007, 04:46 PM

Thread: Getting a reduced RX
Post: Re: Getting a reduced RX

I was over-prescribed by at least a full diopter myself. I started at -8.5 and now I am at -6.5 and ready to get another reduction. I attribute 1.0 D to over-prescription and 1.0 D to Bates. How d...

bkowalski

Bates Method

20,332

04-17-2007, 04:25 PM

Thread: Question about shifting
Post: Re: Question about shifting

Well said Robert. And that's why I set aside training time to work on Bates methods, when this type of straining is unavoidable for awhile, separate from my usual experience of vision when I try to r...

bkowalski

Bates Method

5,245

03-28-2007, 08:22 AM

Thread: Forget About Your Eyes?
Post: Re: Forget About Your Eyes?

My daughter has good natural vision, and she says that after palming, it feels like her eyes are not even there... Most of the time, I try to think of experiencing the world with my own natural visio...

bkowalski

Bates Method

7,707

03-28-2007, 06:31 AM

Thread: Question about shifting
Post: Re: Question about shifting

Shifting if done correctly, is not squint. If you are getting improved vision, that's great, keep it up. Remember that you are re-training your eyes to see naturally again, and it will take a lot of...

bkowalski

Bates Method

5,245

03-27-2007, 07:42 PM

Thread: Re: lazy eye
Post: Re: lazy eye

The theory behind the Bates Method is that most eye conditions are the result of mental strain. The method is about incorporating good vision habits and relaxation into everyday life, and natural visi...

bkowalski

Bates Method

13,130

03-27-2007, 07:26 PM

Thread: Re: Another clear flash
Post: Re: Another clear flash

Try to notice how you're feeling at the time, especially around your eyes, forehead, face and neck. Notice how you're straining less, just let your body speak to you, and hold onto that feeling. It ...

bkowalski

Bates Method

18,787

03-26-2007, 11:42 AM

Thread: Blurry clear flashes
Post: Re: Blurry clear flashes

Beetle, I sometimes palm in the dark, why do you recommend not doing so? Anyone? - is this from Bates?

bkowalski

Bates Method

8,841

03-23-2007, 12:56 PM

Thread: Can't understand how central fixation is performed..
Post: Re: Can't understand how central fixation is perfo...

Well said Oleg K. My experience of clear flashes is mostly as you suggest, gently in and out over several seconds and maybe a minute or two. I did have one clear flash that seemed to appear quite su...

bkowalski

Bates Method

7,898

03-23-2007, 12:54 PM

Thread: Drawing, useful or not?
Post: Re: Drawing, useful or not?

There is a book somewhat related to this topic that you may be interested in - The Zen of Seeing by Frederick Franck, ISBN 0394719689. I had it out once from the library, and found it very intriguing...

bkowalski

Bates Method

5,355

03-20-2007, 03:25 PM

Thread: Re: Another clear flash
Post: Re: Another clear flash

Hey Beetle, I suggest that you strive for clear flashes with no irritation or discomfort. Also, strive for clear flashes that remain while blinking.

bkowalski

Bates Method

18,787

03-20-2007, 10:51 AM

Thread: Re: undercorrecting
Post: Re: undercorrecting

A couple comments: first, contact lenses are the worst corrective lenses. Second, you can try this, but it's not Bates. There are some who have had success using undercorrected glasses (not contacts...

bkowalski

Complementary Methods

4,983

03-13-2007, 12:24 PM

Thread: The Bates method making my eyes worsen
Post: Re: The Bates method making my eyes worsen

Are you wearing any corrective lenses at this time?

bkowalski

Complementary Methods

5,563

03-13-2007, 12:11 PM

Thread: Re: Cancel out myopia by straining to see at the near point and vice versa?
Post: Re: Cancel out myopia by straining to see at the n...

Read Bates Ch 17 - Vision Under Adverse Conditions A Benefit to the Eye. Here is a relevant paragraph: "All this is directly contrary to my own experience. Children might be bored by books in exce...

bkowalski

Bates Method

16,969

02-20-2007, 04:11 PM

Thread: I need help
Post: Re: I need help

Wow, that is great about how your vision is better when not in school! And you will likely have more success than me who has worn glasses for over 30 years. It sounds like you've already had some su...

bkowalski

Bates Method

11,680

02-20-2007, 11:02 AM

Thread: I need help
Post: Re: I need help

Welcome to the forum. Your optometrist (OD) is quite progressive in prescribing correction to 20/30. It's good to know that your OD is thinking about actually improving your vision. I don't belie...

bkowalski

Bates Method

11,680

02-20-2007, 08:04 AM

Thread: Re: Couldn't resist sharing this! *confirmed on Snellen chart!*
Post: Re: Couldn't resist sharing this! *confirmed on Sn...

Hi guys, a couple comments: (1) I believe well hydrated/lubricated eyes are important, and there are signs of dry eyes. I would not use an eye lubricant to bring about clear flashes, both because it...

bkowalski

Success Stories

20,092

02-18-2007, 04:15 PM

Thread: Practice using digital clock
Post: Re: Practice using digital clock

spock, the author I believe is Leo Angart. He provides workshops, and has combined Bates, NLP, and Pranic healing into his approach.

bkowalski

Bates Method

7,837

02-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Thread: Question about Meir Schneider
Post: Re: Question about Meir Schneider

karo, I'd just like to add my experience of central fixation and peripheral vision. I was confused at first until I understood that it means you are AWARE mentally of a very fine point (the smaller, ...

bkowalski

Bates Method

10,522

02-13-2007, 09:52 PM

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