04-24-2013, 09:26 PM
I haven't used the Bates method, though I am familiar with it in overview. I found this page while looking for a copy of Meir Schneider's method. I have used parts of the "Yoga for the Eyes" method for years. It works.
I am not diligent with it, in fact I only do about four of the exercises. I have and started out with good vision. But, my vision was growing poorer due to age and heredity. EVERYONE in my family wears glasses and they all have them by 30, at the very latest. I discovered this method in my late 20's and am now in my late 30's. I have natural uncorrected vision. I got almost instant results with the YFE method and it only takes a couple of weeks of constant use to see "permanent improvement" (it wears off after a couple of years)
YFE does, as poster on another thread mention, have oodles of exercises. Like, I stated, I only use about four of them. That is because I am lazy and I can see pretty well already. It might not work fantastically with someone who already has really poor vision. ie legally blind. I don't know.
In any case, this leaves little doubt for me that these methods, or some of their components, really do work and are quite valid as an alternative to more mainstream eyesight correction. I am totally convinced that the Bates method, as I understand it and the "Yoga For the Eyes" method really do work and create improvement. I can't say it will give EVERYONE perfect vision. But, I am reasonably certain that practically EVERYONE, with functioning organs, can get RELATIVE improvement from their respective starting positions.
In fact, I am a little shocked that these methods are still viewed sceptically and seen as attempts at hucksterism. I am surprised that there is a dearth of more/better/ more efficient programs out there. As, some of the techniques taught with these programs are likely more effective than others. So, if anyone knows anything better than what I have been doing for years let me know. I am open to it.
Anyway, that's my two cents. I really can't advocate these type of programs enough in regard to the realm of corrected vision. I hope this doesn't sound like an advertisement. YFE is really the only program I am pretty familiar with.
My "Hey your eyesight is going junky" routine is:
1. Relaxation/visualization
2. Palming 1-5 minutes
3. L and R eye rotations
4. Palming 1-3 minutes
5 Relaxed focusing
6. Palming 1-3 minutes
7. Near/Far relaxed focusing.
8 Palming 1 minute
I do that once or twice a day for a couple of weeks. And, I only do it when I notice my eyesight is degrading.
I love Palming. It's got to be the best exercise that there is. I use it when my eyes feel tired, have a sinus infection, or when I am personally stressed. For me, that plus some deep breathing seem to work wonders.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone on the fence about the time investment. And, again, if anyone knows better methods, I would love to hear about them.
I am not diligent with it, in fact I only do about four of the exercises. I have and started out with good vision. But, my vision was growing poorer due to age and heredity. EVERYONE in my family wears glasses and they all have them by 30, at the very latest. I discovered this method in my late 20's and am now in my late 30's. I have natural uncorrected vision. I got almost instant results with the YFE method and it only takes a couple of weeks of constant use to see "permanent improvement" (it wears off after a couple of years)
YFE does, as poster on another thread mention, have oodles of exercises. Like, I stated, I only use about four of them. That is because I am lazy and I can see pretty well already. It might not work fantastically with someone who already has really poor vision. ie legally blind. I don't know.
In any case, this leaves little doubt for me that these methods, or some of their components, really do work and are quite valid as an alternative to more mainstream eyesight correction. I am totally convinced that the Bates method, as I understand it and the "Yoga For the Eyes" method really do work and create improvement. I can't say it will give EVERYONE perfect vision. But, I am reasonably certain that practically EVERYONE, with functioning organs, can get RELATIVE improvement from their respective starting positions.
In fact, I am a little shocked that these methods are still viewed sceptically and seen as attempts at hucksterism. I am surprised that there is a dearth of more/better/ more efficient programs out there. As, some of the techniques taught with these programs are likely more effective than others. So, if anyone knows anything better than what I have been doing for years let me know. I am open to it.
Anyway, that's my two cents. I really can't advocate these type of programs enough in regard to the realm of corrected vision. I hope this doesn't sound like an advertisement. YFE is really the only program I am pretty familiar with.
My "Hey your eyesight is going junky" routine is:
1. Relaxation/visualization
2. Palming 1-5 minutes
3. L and R eye rotations
4. Palming 1-3 minutes
5 Relaxed focusing
6. Palming 1-3 minutes
7. Near/Far relaxed focusing.
8 Palming 1 minute
I do that once or twice a day for a couple of weeks. And, I only do it when I notice my eyesight is degrading.
I love Palming. It's got to be the best exercise that there is. I use it when my eyes feel tired, have a sinus infection, or when I am personally stressed. For me, that plus some deep breathing seem to work wonders.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone on the fence about the time investment. And, again, if anyone knows better methods, I would love to hear about them.
