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[[ | [[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" | |||
[[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. | |||
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. | |||
==Some of Bates' eye exercises== | |||
===Palming=== | ===Palming=== | ||
Palming is placing hands over the eyes | 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. | ||
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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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 | [[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== | |||
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. | |||
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Revision as of 22:35, 20 June 2020
[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 [here] under "Original Issue of Better Eyesight, Nov., 1926 and Perfect Sight Without Glasses Pamphlet"
[Bates method] is a modern interpretation of his teachings and contemporary practitioners believe that using eye exercises 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. 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.
Some of Bates' eye exercises
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.
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 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 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
If you want to indulge yourself some more in myopia reversal history, having a look at the [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.