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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!
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"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.
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New
in 2008:
The entire unedited collection
of Dr. W.H. Bates'
Better Eyesight Magazines
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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.
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 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.
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 Pinhole 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 $5.00 for shipping.
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 Mindfold
®. An easy way to give your eyes
some extra rest!
The Mindfold provides complete darkness, even with your eyes open.
They have an adjustable velcro strap and are very comfortable due to the
foam padding that, unlike other eye covers, does not put any pressure on
your eyelids. I personally love using the mindfold and I highly
recommend them for anyone who likes some help in getting the eyes to
relax more.
(p.s. These Mindfolds, as any other eye cover, can cause an increase in
light sensitivity if used for sleeping with at night, so please avoid
that. Our eyes prefer the gradual increase of sunlight to wake
with in the morning!)
Only US$ 19.00. Add $3.00 for shipping.
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EYE-Port.
The EYE-port is designed to help improve
vision in an effortless way. It uses a variety of programs of flashing blue and
red lights which stimulate
one eye at a time when viewed through the red and blue colored lenses.
It was developed by Jacob Liberman O.D. (author of Take
Off Your Glasses and See).
Use of the EYE-port for a total
of 3 hours over a 3 week period increases visual attention span,
eye teaming, reading ability, overall visual performance, and improves dynamic depth
perception and marksmanship. This is an
evidence-based vision training product that is FDA approved.
Responses from students have been excellent. It can be used by
itself and is even better when used alongside Bates lessons.
A
series of skill-building programs are followed for 10 minutes per day, 6
days per week, for 3 to 6 weeks. Includes multiple speed settings;
special glasses to train each eye individually; guidebook, carrying
case.
US$ 239.00. Free shipping
within the USA. 30-day warranty.
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 Bookmarks.
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.
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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.)
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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.
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Eyesight
Improvement Books
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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.
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“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
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in 2008:
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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! |
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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. |
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“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! |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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Natural Vision Improvement
by Janet Goodrich, PhD
(1985) ISBN 0-89087-471-9
Wonderful book. |
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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. |
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Better Sight Without Glasses
by Harry Benjamin (1929)
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Improve Your Eyesight
by Jonathan Barnes (1987)
a Guide to the Bates Method for Better Eyesight without Glasses |
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“The
Bates Method”
by Peter Mansfield (1992) |
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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' |
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“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. |
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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. |
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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) |
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Cataract, glaucoma and other eye
disorders; Prevention and cure with proven natural methods
by John H Tobe (1973) |
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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) |
Breathing
Development Books
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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.
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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” |
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Ways to Better Breathing
by Carola Speads
(1978/1992) ISBN 0-89281-397-0 |
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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. |
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The Perceptible Breath - A Breathing Science
by Ilse Middendorf (1990) |
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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. |
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"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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