Editorial Reviews for The Bates method for better eyesight without glasses
New, larger format -- even easier to read! -- edition of this classic self-help health title. Still includes the pull out chart. The original Bates Method book was a classic -- but in a tiny little A format and with a Victorian looking design that was hard to read -- and in much need of updating for today's market. So the new edition has an increased the page size and a clear, modern design that's easy to read and follow. The rationale behind the Bates Method is that if you wear glasses or contact lenses, chances are you don't really need to. Prescription lenses act as a prop for the eye muscles so over time the eyes actually get weaker. In the long term, glasses will only ever weaken the eyes. The Bates Method restores sight firstly with a series of exercises that relax and soothe the eye muscles -- the equivalent of massaging away tension build up -- and secondly retrains the relaxed eyes to focus effectively. The exercises are straightforward and easy to incorporate into daily life.
Consumer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: this book opened my eyes! Comment: By the originator of the Bates Method, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to see their world more clearly. Although the original book was published in 1940, the information is still cutting edge in today's technology. His theory that stress creates vision problems is supported by recent scientific medical research that stress creates the majority of illness and disease upon our planet today. His simple techniques for relieving eye-related stress take only a few minutes yet the results can be quite amazing. After practicing the Palming technique, my eyes feel rested and I see more clearly. Blurred vision dissipates. Customer Rating: Summary: 18 years w/o glasses Comment: I used this book in 1991-92 when I was still in high school and have been w/o glasses all these years. Back in 1991-92, everytime I went to my eye doctor, he would recommend stronger glasses (total 3 visits). I was frustrated with the glasses, I considered my glasses to be part of my body which I had to physically carry with me. My buddy suggested me to use the book as it proved very helpful to him. Thanks to Bates Method, I have never worn glasses since then - my job involves hours of sitting infront of the computer and good amount of reading. Customer Rating: Summary: INTERESTING READ Comment: I HAVE ONLY READ HALF THE BOOK SO FAR, BUT AM IMPRESSED WITH THE METHOD WRITTEN ABOUT. IT TAKES TIME AND EFFORT TO WORK ON NOT WEARING GLASSES, BUT POSSIBLY IT COULD WORK, EVEN IF PART OF THE REASON IS THE DESIRE TO RID OF YOUR GLASSES. I FEEL THAT IT MIGHT WORK FOR DISTANCE, BUT NOT FOR READING. Customer Rating: Summary: Great method! It worked on me Comment: The The Bates Method for Better Eyesight Without Glasses
This method worked cfor me! I have not worn any corrective lenses fir over two months, and can see better than I ever have, using the method.
I am 74 years old and have been wearing glasses since I was 8. When I was in my early teens my mother hired a tutor in this method, since I was very nearsighted and it was then very new information. (the book was published in the early 1940's). I was not successful, becasue I wouldn't follow all the instructions. In late 2008 I remembered the method, searched the internet, and bought the book. This time it worked.
I am very excited to be free of glasses after 66 years, though I have to be careful about putting on protective glasses when I work in my woodworking shop.
The book itself is of course dated and very technical, but I wanted to go to the source, since there are a lot of newer books using the method.
WoodJack Customer Rating: Summary: Rapid Recovery from Presbyopia Comment: What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia (aging of the lens in the eye and the muscles that control the shape of the lens) commonly occurs after age 40, when the lens of the eye becomes more rigid and does not flex as easily. The result is that it is more difficult to read at close range. This normal aging process of the lens can also be combined with myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.
Presbyopia is a refractive error, which results from a disorder rather than from disease. A refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image.
Symptoms: Near objects appear blurred. Difficulty seeing objects up close.
The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have presbyopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam.
Treatment
Presbyopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED:
A few months ago I came down with case of sinus infection and I noticed that I had difficulty reading up close. Words looked blurry up close. This was normal with sinus infection. However, it continued to be the case after I got well.
I have been told over the years that after the age of forty to expect my eyesight to decline and have difficulty focusing up close. To my ophthalmologist's surprise when I went for my annual eye exams at the age of forty and after, I did not have any problems reading up close. Now at 46 after this sinus infection I continued to see blurry up close or in poor light.
When I went for my annual exam my eyesight was still fine and could read fine print at 15 inches away. My doctor did not see any need for corrective lenses, however advised me to get magnifying glasses if I have problems reading up close. I did notice something strange though. At nights before sleep when I was lying down reading a magazine or a book without thinking about my vision, I would be holding it up close and reading without any problem. However, if I thought about it, my vision was not as sharp as it was just a moment earlier. Now if there was a structural problem with my eye, such as hardening of the lens, why was my sight not blurry when I was relaxed in bed reading up close?
One of the improvements in my health after recovering from pain and disability was that I no longer needed corrective lenses. At that time I read Dr. William Bates's book Better Eyesight Without Glasses and realized that tension can seriously affect eyesight. That's why by all the effort I had put in to overcome tension and recover from back pain had also brought improvement in my eyesight. Dr. Bates rejects the conventional diagnosis that states Presbyopia is due to hardening of the lens.
So I decided to apply my rapid recovery plan and improve my vision. I began with visualizing my vision becoming better. I typed and printed the following, I can see like a microscope. I can see like a telescope, in various font sizes, from small to large, and posted it on my bedroom wall. I made a plan to read it from various distances and reward myself as my vision improved.
As I proceeded with my recovery plan, I noticed that my vision was getting worse and things that I could see at say 15 inches were looking blurry as well. But I reasoned that my subconscious was playing a trick on me by making things worse.
Then suddenly it dawned on me: when my vision first improved it was not due to any particular effort on my part. It simply happened on its own. I searched through my library for Dr. Bates's book and read it again. He states that we see with our brain. The more relaxed the mind the better we see. He also disregards Presbyopia as an old age problem. He attributes it to tension which is misdiagnosed and made worse with use of glasses.
So I focused on relaxing my mind more and not forcing my eyes to read up close. I also imagined how it would feel to have a Haagen-Dazs ice cream bar as a reward for better eyesight and did the eye and mental exercises Dr.. Bates recommends. He recommends exercises to relax your mind and eyes, such as covering your eyes with your palms and imagining the color black.
The book also comes with an eye chart for daily eye exercises. Shortly after my eyesight improved and I could easily read up close. I have noticed that any time now I don't get enough sleep or am under stress the first thing that happens is my close up vision changes. But it also improves when I realize it.
Why does this happen? It could be partly programming or conditioning by the optometrists and ophthalmologists who tell us over the years that after forty expect problems with your vision. It could be the way our subconscious responds to tension after forty. It could be that initially it was due to sinus infection but became a conditioned response.
Regardless of the causes, if you are not using corrective lenses, get Dr. Bates's book and save yourself from need for glasses. Stay informed. Stay well!
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