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Visions of Joy's own series of e-books on the Bates Method for various vision challenges
Dr. Bates' Better Eyesight Magazines: the complete and unedited collection (an e-book)
StressAway software for computer users
Pinhole Glasses
Mindfold for Eye Relaxation
The EYE-port
Our very own bookmarks!
  With vision reminders and a quote from Dr. Bates in small print.
Free Printable Eye Chart
Natural Eyesight Improvement Books 
Vision Related Books
Breathing Development Books
Nederlandstalige Boeken
(Dutch Language Books)
Download e-books and articles (a separate page)
Donate to Visions of Joy and support this work
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A new series of e-books 
on the Bates Method!

Compiled by Visions of Joy, these e-books are collections of 
Dr. Bates' writings on specific vision challenges.

Current titles available are:


The Bates Method View of Cataracts             US$ 15.00 or
12.50
The Bates Method View of Floaters                US$ 10.00 or
   8.00
The Bates Method View of Glaucoma             US$ 15.00 or
12.50
The Bates Method View of Presbyopia           US$ 20.00 or
16.00
The Bates Method View of Conical Cornea    US$ 12.00 or
10.00
Eye Education In Our Schools                          US$ 25.00 or
20.00

More topics will follow.

These books contain original and unabridged texts taken from all of Dr. Bates' published writings regarding the specific topic.  You no longer need to search through all of the 132 issues of the Better Eyesight Magazines, the entire 1920 book and the articles Dr. Bates wrote, to find information that is applicable to your personal vision challenge.   We have done this work for you!  

In addition to gathering the original texts for each specific topic, each e-book has a summary of the methods used by Dr. Bates in overcoming those challenges.  This is valuable and inspiring information!

"Bates method view of cataracts is great!!  I am giving a printed copy to my mom.  I got mom to try some Bates Method activities and her cataracts started to reverse, (also another man, my old school teacher) and so far surgery for both of them is postponed.
If mom would stop the drugs and discontinue eyeglasses I bet her cataracts would be cured.  Thanks again."
Clark Night, Author of cleareyesight.info

To buy any of the above titles, make a donation for the appropriate amount and be sure to 
send a quick e-mail listing the titles of the books you want. 
(We're working on our webstore, to simplify this process.)
You will receive the e-books as PDF attachments by email usually within a day of receipt of payment.

For more information on the above topics, go to our Solutions page. 
For more information on the book Eye Education In Our Schools go to the Schoolteachers page.

 

New in 2008: 
The entire unedited collection
of Dr. W.H. Bates'
Better Eyesight Magazines


Finally available: The complete, unedited set of Better Eyesight magazines! (1919-1930) 
This is the very best information on improving eyesight naturally.  
Learn how vision can be improved naturally, easily, and effectively.  

If you've only ever read the 1920 book "Perfect Sight Without Glasses" you may think that you know the Bates Method.  However, the information and case histories in this complete and unedited magazine collection will bring you to a much deeper level of understanding of the Bates method.  
These 132 magazines reflect Dr. Bates' own growth and increased skills as he continued to develop his methods 
of achieving clear vision for his patients during the 10 years following the publication of his book.  
You'll be amazed and inspired, you'll learn and understand.  Clear vision will have a new meaning.

TAKE A LOOK :
View a Sample Page of this document.
Read the Foreword.

What others are saying about this collection:

“Wow Esther, what a fantastic document!  What a source of knowledge, and so easy to use!  I’m very impressed!  
Esther, this is golden!  I’ll treasure this.  It is more valuable than the original magazines because I can so easily find what I’m looking for in this.  This is a perfect source for teachers, better than any book.  People who are interested in the Bates Method, professionally or personally, can gain so much from this collection!”
Saskia Naber, Natural Vision Educator, Groningen, The Netherlands

“It is a nice feature that I can search through the entire collection and I like it.  What an accomplishment to finish all this!”
Toshiyasu Abe, Natural Vision Educator, Seattle, Washington

"Isn't one of the joys of computers the ability to look up things so easily?!  Now, through Esther's 7 months worth of painstaking efforts, we can have access to the complete Better Eyesight magazines of William Bates, on the computer! She has taken each monthly magazine, for all 11 years, and created an easy to read, easy to access, unedited full and complete document. All you need is Adobe Acrobat Reader (free!) to read the PDF file (most computers have that program). For example, imagine being able to search on "amblyopia" and see at a glance all of the references to it (in less than 2 seconds it shows me 62 references, with the first one showing, and a sidebar with the others in a clickable shorthand). Fabulous!   Thanks Esther for all your hard work!"
Kate Keilman, Natural Vision Educator, Oahu, Hawaii

"A new and fantastic resource for all students of Bates, the original, unedited, unexpurgated version of the Bates Eyesight Magazines is now available as a PDF; fully searchable (so finding that gem of a quote now takes a couple of seconds!) and entirely useful.  Great job :)"
Kevin Wooding, Natural Vision Educator, England


Elsewhere the first half of the unedited collection of Dr. Bates' Better Eyesight Magazines is sold for US$150.00.  

Here, the full price for this invaluable book is $99.00.
Now, you can have this incredible resource on your own computer,
complete and easily searchable, for only US$ 79.00 !

You will receive this e-book (6 MB, 771 pages!) within a day or two of payment being received.
Simply make your payment now.
  
Be sure to send a quick email or include a note with your check, 
specifying that you are ordering the Better Eyesight Magazine collection.


Vision Aids

StressAway software.  A great solution for those who use computers more than an hour or two per day.  At intervals set by you (default is 20 minutes) a screen pops up that reminds you to take a break for your vision!
Currently available for PC users only.  
Mac users - please enquire about the Beta version.

US$20.00 per CD.  Add $3.00 for shipping.


pinhole glassesPinhole Glasses.  Many people find they see with amazing clarity through these pinhole 'glasses', regardless of their actual prescription.  
This makes these glasses a useful transition tool on your path to natural clear vision.  There is no glass in these frames, just black plastic with small holes in them.  They can not be used for driving, but can be useful in many daytime activities, including reading and computer use.

Down from US$30.00; Now on sale for only US$ 20.00 per pair.  Add $5.00 for shipping.


Mindfold ®.  An easy way to give your eyes some extra rest!  

The Mindfold provides complete darkness, even with your eyes open.  They have an adjustable velcro strap and are very comfortable due to the foam padding that, unlike other eye covers, does not put any pressure on your eyelids.  I personally love using the mindfold and I highly recommend them for anyone who likes some help in getting the eyes to relax more.
(p.s. These Mindfolds, as any other eye cover, can cause an increase in light sensitivity if used for sleeping with at night, so please avoid that.  Our eyes prefer the gradual increase of sunlight to wake with in the morning!)

Only US$ 19.00.  Add $3.00 for shipping.



EYE-Port.  
The EYE-port is designed to help improve vision in an effortless way.  It uses a variety of programs of flashing blue and red lights which stimulate one eye at a time when viewed through the red and blue colored lenses.  It was developed by Jacob Liberman O.D. (author of Take Off Your Glasses and See).

Use of the EYE-port for a total of 3 hours over a 3 week period increases visual attention span, eye teaming, reading ability, overall visual performance, and improves dynamic depth perception and marksmanship.  This is an evidence-based vision training product that is FDA approved.
Responses from students have been excellent.  It can be used by itself and is even better when used alongside Bates lessons.

A series of skill-building programs are followed for 10 minutes per day, 6 days per week, for 3 to 6 weeks.  Includes multiple speed settings; special glasses to train each eye individually; guidebook, carrying case. 

US$ 239.00.  Free shipping within the USA. 30-day warranty.


bookmarksBookmarks.  

While reading it's great to use a Visions of Joy bookmark as it is a constant reminder of good vision habits that help you improve your vision.

With various quotes from Dr. Bates in small print on the backside.

$4.00 each, or 4 for $15.00.  Free shipping.


NOTE:  To buy any of the above items, make a donation for the appropriate amount and 
be sure to send a quick e-mail listing the items you wish to receive. 
(We're working on our webstore, to simplify this process.)


Eye-Charts

FREE DOWNLOAD: The Visions of Joy Eye-Chart to hang up in your home, office or classroom.  Eye-charts tend to mainly be associated with vision acuity tests, yet they are even more useful as a tool to improve vision.

Having an eye-chart on a wall in a well lit location will allow you to monitor your own eyesight improvement.  Regular eye-chart use can aid in learning to relax your eyes as it gives instant feedback while you practice natural vision habits.  Instructions in relaxed use of eye-charts will be sent in return for a donation of $5 or more.

You can also print your own eyechart.

eye chart

Eyesight Improvement Books

There are many books available about eyesight improvement, some are better than others. 
The following are books I like and most of them are easy to purchase by clicking on the title, 
or by ordering from a local bookstore.

Perfect Sight Without Glasses 1920 “Perfect Sight Without Glasses”
by William H Bates, MD  (1920)

We offer Dr. Bates' original 1920 book for free! 
Download "Perfect Sight Without Glasses" now
.
This book is also known as "The cure of imperfect sight by treatment without glasses", which  is available from healthresearchbooks.com (1978 reprint).
In 1943, 12 years after Bates' death, his book was republished in an abridged version called: "Better eyesight without glasses".  Much of the original text was edited out, and therefore it simply is not as good as the original.
Better Eyesight

 

NEW 
in 2008:

Better Eyesight: The Complete Magazines of William H. Bates
edited by Thomas R Quackenbush.
(2001) ISBN 1-55643-351-4

Dr. Bates published his Better Eyesight magazines from 1919 to 1930, and those have been compiled into this one book. This is extremely interesting and inspiring material.
Note: This book does not contain the complete text of the magazines; a lot of editing was done.  To read the truly complete and unedited version, get the magazine collection below in PDF format.


Get the
unedited and truly complete collection of Better Eyesight magazines; Now available from Visions of Joy in searchable PDF format, for teachers and students who want it all!
Better Vision Now Better Vision Now: Improve Your Sight with the Renowned Bates Method 
by Clara Hackett with Lawrence Galton
(2006) ISBN 0-486-45253-0 
Relax and See”, a 'golden oldie' from 1955 which was out of print and extremely hard to find, has been republished in this paperback format.  It remains one of the best books on vision improvement.  
It has been given a new title, but the content is unabridged.
no images available “Use Your Own Eyes” by W.B. MacCracken, MD. (1937)
Normal Sight without Glasses”  (1945, this is a revised version of "Use your own eyes")
These are a excellent books, but are rarely found in second hand bookstores.  The good news is that you can download "Use Your Own Eyes" here for FREE!  
sight without glasses Sight Without Glasses by Dr. Harold M Peppard (1936).  
Dr. Peppard studied with Dr. Bates himself and had a good understanding of the Bates Method.
Help yourself to better sight Help Yourself to Better Sight  
by Margaret Darst Corbett (1949, 1972 reprint)  
Margaret studied with Dr. Bates, and was an excellent natural vision teacher herself.  
Also by Margaret Darst Corbett:  "How to Improve your Sight" (1938) and "Quick Guide to Better Vision" (1957).  Excellent books

Relearning to See

Relearning to See: Improve Your Eyesight -- Naturally!
by Thomas R Quackenbush.
(1997) ISBN 1-55643-341-7

This is the book that got me started, it virtually is an encyclopedia (506 pages) on natural eyesight. Especially parts 3 and 4 will be useful for those new to NEI.

Improve your child's eyesight naturally How to Improve Your Child's Eyesight Naturally: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide
(2004) ISBN 0-89281-130-7
by Janet Goodrich, PhD
Old version: “Help Your Child to Perfect Eyesight Without Glasses” (1996) ISBN 0-89087-870-6

The best choice if you want to help children improve their eyesight. Full of fun games.
Natural Vision Improvement Natural Vision Improvement
by Janet Goodrich, PhD
(1985) ISBN 0-89087-471-9

Wonderful book.  
The Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing
by Aldous Huxley
(1942) ISBN 0-916870-48-0

Aldous Huxley was near blind when he learned about natural vision improvement. 
An easy to read, good book.
Better sight without glasses Better Sight Without Glasses
by Harry Benjamin (1929)
Improve your eyesight Improve Your Eyesight
by Jonathan Barnes (1987)
a Guide to the Bates Method for Better Eyesight without Glasses
The Bates Method The Bates Method  
by Peter Mansfield (1992)  
Take off your glasses and see Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight
by Jacob Liberman, OD, PhD
(1995) ISBN 0-517-88604-9
Simply a 'must read'
eyebody “Eyebody, The Art of Integrating Eye, Brain and Body”
by Peter Grunwald
(2004) ISBN 1-877338-41-9
Nice book, combining Bates Method with Alexander Technique in Peter's own unique way.
Greater Vision
by Marc Grossman, OD, LAc and Vinton McCabe, NVE 
(2001) ISBN 0-658-00643-6

This includes homeopathy, Chinese medicine, and the spiritual side of vision.  
Natural Eye Care Natural Eye Care: An Encyclopedia  
by Marc Grossman, OD, LAc, and Glen Swartwout, OD
(1999)
by Marc Grossman, OD, LAc, and Glen Swartwout, OD
(1999)

Cataract Glaucoma prevention and cure

Cataract, glaucoma and other eye disorders; Prevention and cure with proven natural methods by John H Tobe (1973)
Healing the Eye Healing the Eye the Natural Way: Alternate Medicine and Macular Degeneration
by Edward C. Kondrot, MD
(1999) ISBN 0-9672346-1-1

This book is aimed at people with Macular Degeneration, but it is also a resource about other diseases of the eye. It includes recommendations for a healthier lifestyle in several easy steps, and lists the best foods for your eyes.
Also:
Microcurrent Stimulation: Miracle Eye Cure? by Edward C. Kondrot, MD. (2001) 

 

Have a look at our e-books and articles.  Some can be downloaded for free!

 

Vision Related Books

Ligth Medicine of the Future Light: Medicine of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW
by Jacob Liberman, OD, PhD
(1991) ISBN 1-879181-01-0

About syntonics, light color therapy, and the benefits of sunlight
Light Radiation and You Light, radiation, and you: How to stay healthy
by John Ott, ScD Hon
(1982) ISBN 0-8159-6121-9

John Ott discovered that health (and vision) problems arise when we don't get enough full spectrum light from the sun. Very interesting material.
Health and Light Health and Light: The Effects of Natural and Artificial Light on Man and Other Living Things
by John Ott, ScD Hon
(1973) ISBN 0-671-47433-2
This timeless book takes the mystery out of UV rays and makes sense of the contradictory messages which abound in the media today about whether or not sunlight is good for you. Includes examples of people healing eye problems such as Grave's disease.

Brain Gym

Brain Gym (Teachers Edition: Revised)
by Paul E Dennison and Gail E Dennison
(1992) ISBN 0942143051

Great material for dyslexic people.
Also check Paul's books Switching on: The Whole Brain Answer to Dyslexia and Vision Gym: Playful Movements for Natural Seeing


Breathing Development Books

Secrets of Optimal Natural Breathing

Secrets of Optimal Natural Breathing
by Michael Grant White
(2003) ISBN 1-883417-38-4, available from The Breathing Store

The art and science of improved respiration without drugs or surgery. Valuable information.

Free Your Breath Free Your Life Free Your Breath, Free Your Life: How Conscious Breathing Can Relieve Stress, Increase Vitality, and Help You Live More Fully
by Dennis Lewis (authentic-breathing.com)
(2004) ISBN 1-59030-133-1

How conscious breathing can relieve stress, increase vitality, and help you live more fully. Great little book, lots of exercises to get you started. Dennis also wrote “The Tao of Natural Breathing”
Ways to Better Breathing Ways to Better Breathing
by Carola Speads
(1978/1992) ISBN 0-89281-397-0
Breathe Well Be Well Breathe Well, Be Well: A Program to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Asthma, Hypertension, Migraine, and Other Disorders for Better Health
by Robert Fried, PhD
(1999) ISBN 0-471-32436-1

Bob is a professor of Biopsychology and an expert on breathing physiology. He is Director of the Stress and Biofeedback Clinic of the Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in New York City. His book answers many questions about the science of breathing.
perceptible breath The Perceptible Breath - A Breathing Science
by Ilse Middendorf  (1990)
Dr Breath Dr. Breath: The Story of Breathing Coordination
by Carl Stough  (1970)
No longer in print, some (usually expensive) hardback copies are available second hand.   
It's definitely an inspirational story, yet it does not provide much practical information.  

Nederlandstalige Boeken

"Zie beter zonder bril of lenzen" door Dr. William H Bates.  (vertaald 1983) ISBN 90-6134-199-X

"Zonder bril leren zien" door Aldous Huxley.  (1942) Uitgeverij De Driehoek, Amsterdam

"Beter zien zonder bril" door H Benjamin. (1950) ISBN 90-6030-369-5

"Een bril dragen: ja of nee?" door Dr. Marilyn B Rosanes-Berrett.  ISBN 90-6084-372-X

"Zien... een leven lang" door Dr. Wolfgang Schultz-Zehden.  (1989, vertaald 1995) 
ISBN 90-6378-315-9

"Goed zien, beter lezen, beter leven" door Christopher Markert.  (1982) 
Uitgegeven door Ankh-Hermes bv - Deventer.

"'t Gezondheidsboek voor ogen" door John Selby

"Beter zien zonder bril" door Jonathan Barnes, Uitgeverij Synthese

"Zo helpt de natuur beter zien" door H G Schmidt

"Leren zien zonder bril" door Bob van Laerhoven.  (1982) uitgeverij Elmar BV, 
ISBN 90 612 0334 1

"Ademhaling" door Carola Speads (vertaald 1980)

"De ervaarbare adem" door Ilse Middendorf.  Uitgegeven door Ankh-Hermes bv 
(ISBN: 90-202-5205-4)

"De Tao van natuurlijk ademhalen" door Dennis Lewis.  (ISBN: 90-5501-496-6)

 

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