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	==Further references==		==Further references==

	If you are interested in looking at some of the history of myopia reversal, have a look at this [[https://~~the-eye~~.eu/~~public~~/~~concen.org~~/~~Five_Health_Classics~~/~~BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight~~%~~20Without~~%~~20Glasses~~%20%~~281962~~%29.pdf ~~work~~]] by Dr. Harry Benjamin. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings, you will find some noteworthy concepts, in rudimentary form, that are also found in EndMyopia.		If you are interested in looking at some of the history of myopia reversal, have a look at this [[https://ia803109.us.archive.org/32/items/BETTERSIGHTWITHOUTGLASSESHarryBenjamin/BETTER%20SIGHT%20WITHOUT%20GLASSES%20harry%20benjamin.pdf]] by Dr. Harry Benjamin. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings, you will find some noteworthy concepts, in rudimentary form, that are also found in EndMyopia.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	==See also==		==See also==

			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldous_Huxley Aldous Huxley] (famous dead white guy, author of Brave New World) wrote about the Bates method. Read his book "The Art of Seeing" free online [https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.11974 here].
	*[[Wikipedia:Bates method\|Wikipedia:Bates method]]		*[[Wikipedia:Bates method\|Wikipedia:Bates method]]
	*[[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|Wikipedia:William Horatio Bates]]		*[[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|Wikipedia:William Horatio Bates]]

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	===Swinging===		===Swinging===
	'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates Method. There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes moving relative to each other, it provides information about the relative distances of those planes, which it would		'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates Method. There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes moving relative to each other, it provides information about the relative distances of those planes, which it would
	not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). The visual cortex could use that extra information in some useful way. It would do no harm to give it a try while observing the [[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful.		not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). The visual cortex could use that extra information in some useful way. It would do no harm to give it a try while observing the [[3 hour rule]] or the [[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful.

	==Further references==		==Further references==

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	The '''Bates ~~method~~''' is a modern interpretation of [[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|William Horatio Bates]]' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse [[myopia]].		The '''Bates Method''' is a modern interpretation of [[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|William Horatio Bates]]' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse [[myopia]].

	Bates was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce one's dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights were built upon the knowledge that was available at that time.		Bates was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce one's dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights were built upon the knowledge that was available at that time.

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	The '''Bates method''' is a modern interpretation of [[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|William Horatio Bates]]' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse [[myopia]].		The '''Bates method''' is a modern interpretation of [[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|William Horatio Bates]]' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse [[myopia]].

	Bates was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce ~~a persons~~ dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights were built upon the knowledge that was available at that time.		Bates was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce one's dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights were built upon the knowledge that was available at that time.

	A copy of his original work can be found [https://cleareyesight-batesmethod.info/id148.html here] under "Original Issue of Better Eyesight, Nov., 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"		A copy of his original work can be found [https://cleareyesight-batesmethod.info/id148.html here] under "Original Issue of Better Eyesight, Nov., 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"

	EndMyopia is based on the premise that a stimulus is necessary to induce a change. Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide such a stimulus. This ~~renders the use of Bates Method~~ hard (if not impossible) to ~~fully~~ get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.		EndMyopia is based on the premise that a stimulus is necessary to induce a change. Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide such a stimulus. This makes it hard (if not impossible) to use the Bates Method to get back to full natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.

	Similar to Bates' approach, EndMyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' ~~teachings~~ provide ~~for~~ some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises ~~present~~ in Bates Method can ~~be utilized to~~ relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. EndMyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction ~~with providing oneself~~ with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.		Similar to Bates' approach, EndMyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' exercises provide some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what is known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises used in the Bates Method can relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. EndMyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.

	==Bates' eye exercises==		==Bates' eye exercises==
	===Palming===		===Palming===
	Palming is placing hands over the eyes for a ~~certain amount of time~~. This is done with the intention of reducing ~~stress~~ on the ~~eyeball. This is a practice that can be disregarded, as it does not address the causality of how eyesight improves~~.		Palming is placing your hands over the eyes for a while. This is done with the intention of reducing strain on the eyes. Like many Bates Method practices, palming may be used to temporarily reduce [[eye strain]]. However, it is always better to resolve the main causes of eye strain, like uncorrected vision and bad close-up habits. Palming is a practice that does not initiate the stimulus-response mechanism of eyesight improvement.

	Like many Bates ~~method~~ practices, palming may be used to temporarily reduce [[eye strain]]. However, it is always better to resolve the ~~core~~ causes of eye strain, like uncorrected vision and bad close-up habits.
	===Swinging===		===Swinging===
	'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates ~~method~~.		'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates Method. There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes moving relative to each other, it provides information about the relative distances of those planes, which it would
			not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). The visual cortex could use that extra information in some useful way. It would do no harm to give it a try while observing the [[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful.
	There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes
	moving relative to each other, it ~~gains~~ information about the relative distances of those planes, which it would
	not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). ~~It might be able to~~ use that extra information in some useful way.

	It would do no harm to give it a try ~~while you're looking out the window anyway,~~ while observing the
	[[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful~~. If nothing else, it will give the neighbors~~
	~~across the road something to talk about~~.

	==Further references==		==Further references==

	If you ~~want to indulge yourself~~ some ~~more in~~ myopia reversal ~~history~~, ~~having~~ a look at ~~the~~ [[https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/Five_Health_Classics/BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight%20Without%20Glasses%20%281962%29.pdf work]] of Dr. Harry Benjamin ~~is definitely worth it~~. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings~~. You can~~ find some noteworthy (rudimentary~~) concepts present~~ in EndMyopia ~~in that book~~.		If you are interested in looking at some of the history of myopia reversal, have a look at this [[https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/Five_Health_Classics/BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight%20Without%20Glasses%20%281962%29.pdf work]] by Dr. Harry Benjamin. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings, you will find some noteworthy concepts, in rudimentary form, that are also found in EndMyopia.

	==See also==		==See also==

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			The '''Bates method''' is a modern interpretation of [[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|William Horatio Bates]]' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse [[myopia]].

			Bates was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce a persons dependence on glasses. His expertise and insights were built upon the knowledge that was available at that time.

	[[https://~~en.wikipedia~~.~~org/wiki~~/~~William_Bates_(physician) Dr~~. ~~William Horatio Bates~~]~~] was the first (recorded) physician to propose and promote a way to reverse myopia and reduce a persons dependence on glasses~~. ~~His expertise~~ and ~~insights are build upon the knowledge that was available at that time.~~		A copy of his original work can be found [https://cleareyesight-batesmethod.info/id148.html here] under "Original Issue of Better Eyesight, Nov., 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"

	~~A copy of~~ his original work ~~can be found [[https://cleareyesight~~-~~batesmethod~~.~~info/id148.html here]] under "Original Issue~~ of ~~Better Eyesight, Nov~~.~~, 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"~~		EndMyopia is based on the premise that a stimulus is necessary to induce a change. Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide such a stimulus. This renders the use of Bates Method hard (if not impossible) to fully get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.

	[[~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_method Bates method~~]] is ~~a modern interpretation of his teachings and contemporary practitioners believe that using~~ [[~~eye exercise~~]]s to relieve [[~~eye strain~~]] ~~will reverse ones~~ [[~~myopia~~]].		Similar to Bates' approach, EndMyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' teachings provide for some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises present in Bates Method can be utilized to relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. EndMyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with providing oneself with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.

	Endmyopia is based on the premise that a stimulus is necessary to induce a change. Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide such a stimulus. This renders the use of Bates Method hard (if not impossible) to fully get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.		==Bates' eye exercises==

	Similar to Bates' approach, Endmyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' teachings provide for some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises present in Bates Method can be utilized to relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. Endmyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with providing oneself with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.

	==~~Some of~~ Bates' eye exercises==
	===Palming===		===Palming===
	Palming is placing hands over the eyes for a certain amount of time. This is done with the intention of reducing stress on the eyeball. This is a ~~[[Bates method]]~~ practice that can be disregarded, as it does not address the causality of how eyesight improves.		Palming is placing hands over the eyes for a certain amount of time. This is done with the intention of reducing stress on the eyeball. This is a practice that can be disregarded, as it does not address the causality of how eyesight improves.

	Like many Bates method practices, palming may be used to temporarily reduce [[eye strain]]. However, it is always better to resolve the core causes of eye strain, like uncorrected vision and bad close-up habits.		Like many Bates method practices, palming may be used to temporarily reduce [[eye strain]]. However, it is always better to resolve the core causes of eye strain, like uncorrected vision and bad close-up habits.
	===Swinging===		===Swinging===
	'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the [[Bates ~~Method]]~~.		'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates method.

	There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes		There could be some rationalization for it : by allowing the [[Visual cortex]] to see different focal planes
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	It would do no harm to give it a try while you're looking out the window anyway, while observing the		It would do no harm to give it a try while you're looking out the window anyway, while observing the
	[[20-20-20~~-Rule~~]]. Let us know if you find it helpful. If nothing else, it will give the neighbors		[[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful. If nothing else, it will give the neighbors
	across the road something to talk about.		across the road something to talk about.

	==Further references==		==Further references==

	If you want to indulge yourself some more in myopia reversal history, having a look at the [[https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/Five_Health_Classics/BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight%20Without%20Glasses%20%281962%29.pdf work]] of Dr. Harry Benjamin is definitely worth it. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings. You can find some noteworthy (rudimentary) concepts present in ~~Endmyopia~~ in that book.		If you want to indulge yourself some more in myopia reversal history, having a look at the [[https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/Five_Health_Classics/BENJAMIN%2C%20Harry%20-%20Better%20Sight%20Without%20Glasses%20%281962%29.pdf work]] of Dr. Harry Benjamin is definitely worth it. Although his work is based on many aspects found in Bates' teachings. You can find some noteworthy (rudimentary) concepts present in EndMyopia in that book.

			==See also==
			[[Wikipedia:Bates method\|Wikipedia:Bates method]]

			[[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|Wikipedia:William Horatio Bates]]

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Divenal: I think it's sufficient to just say that we believe a stimulus is necessary. No need for quite so much detail. (I promise it wasn't just a knee-jerk desire to remove mention of hyperopic defocus !)

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I think it's sufficient to just say that we believe a stimulus is necessary. No need for quite so much detail. (I promise it wasn't just a knee-jerk desire to remove mention of hyperopic defocus !)

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	[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_method Bates method]] is a modern interpretation of his teachings and contemporary practitioners believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse ones [[myopia]].		[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_method Bates method]] is a modern interpretation of his teachings and contemporary practitioners believe that using [[eye exercise]]s to relieve [[eye strain]] will reverse ones [[myopia]].

	Endmyopia is based on the premise that ~~prolonged [[hyperopic defocus]] causes [[axial elongation]]. In short this means that the focal point isn't projected properly on the retina, but just behind it. This in turn provides the~~ stimulus ~~for the eyeball to elongate, given that the focal point~~ is in this displaced position over a prolonged period of time. Endmyopia's approach is to put the focal point a little bit in front of the retina (also known as "[[myopic defocus]]"). This will cause the eyeball to ~~shorten again over time if this is done in~~ a ~~controlled and certain manner~~.		Endmyopia is based on the premise that a stimulus is necessary to induce a change. Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide such a stimulus. This renders the use of Bates Method hard (if not impossible) to fully get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.
	Bates' teachings, both found in his original work and the modern day spin-offs, do not provide ~~this~~ stimulus. This renders the use of Bates Method hard (if not impossible) to fully get back to natural eyesight without using corrective lenses or laser surgery.

	Similar to Bates' approach, Endmyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' teachings provide for some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises present in Bates Method can be utilized to relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. Endmyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with providing oneself with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.		Similar to Bates' approach, Endmyopia is dependent on eye strain being eliminated. In that respect Bates' teachings provide for some relief. [[Ciliary muscle spasm]] is the primary culprit in what's known as "[[pseudomyopia]]/[[near induced transient myopia]]". Exercises present in Bates Method can be utilized to relieve eye strain and get rid of [[ciliary muscle spasm]]. Endmyopia proposes the use of [[Active Focus]] in conjunction with providing oneself with enough solid [[distance vision]] to relieve this muscle spasm.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	[[Wikipedia:Bates method\|Wikipedia:Bates method]]		*[[Wikipedia:Bates method\|Wikipedia:Bates method]]
			*[[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|Wikipedia:William Horatio Bates]]
	[[Wikipedia:William_Bates_(physician)\|Wikipedia:William Horatio Bates]]

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