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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 | 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 | 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' | 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 | 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 | |||
===Swinging=== | ===Swinging=== | ||
'''Swinging''' is one of the exercises advocated by the Bates | '''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 | |||
not otherwise have (due to [[Myopic blur]]). | |||
It would do no harm to give it a try | |||
[[20-20-20 rule]]. Let us know if you find it helpful | |||
==Further references== | ==Further references== | ||
If you | 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== | ||
Revision as of 04:22, 23 June 2020
The Bates method is a modern interpretation of William Horatio Bates' teachings. Contemporary practitioners of the method believe that using eye exercises 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.
A copy of his original work can be found 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 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' 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
Palming
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.
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 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.
Further references
If you are interested in looking at some of the history of myopia reversal, have a look at this [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.