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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 is a list of books that
I like, starting with my favorites.
Some of these books are available directly from Visions of Joy,
as indicated by the yellow For
Sale sign. All prices are in US Dollars. Add $5 shipping
within the USA.
To buy any one of these books from Visions of Joy, make the appropriate
donation and please email
me with the details of your order.
Most of the other books are easy to purchase by clicking on its
title, or by ordering from a local bookstore.
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 Bates
Method Nuggets
The Fundamentals of Natural Vision Improvement by William H.
Bates, M.D.
Compiled by Esther Joy van der Werf.
(2010) ISBN 978-1-935894-00-1
The golden nuggets of the Bates Method are the essential keys to
improving your vision naturally. All vital aspects of good
eyesight are covered in logical order. Simple one-page steps
help you make steady progress on your path to visual clarity.
These are all the 'page 2' gems published each month in Dr. Bates'
Better Eyesight magazines. You get the very best of
Dr. Bates' writings from the ten years after he wrote his book!
Paperback, 128 pages, US$15.00
+ $4 shipping within USA, $6 to Canada, $8 to Mexico, $10 worldwide.
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Perfect
Sight Without Glasses
by William H Bates, MD (1920)
(Also known as The cure of imperfect sight by treatment without
glasses)
Visions of Joy offers Dr. Bates' original 1920 book for free as
an e-book!
Download Perfect Sight Without Glasses now.
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.
You can read my comparison
of the various editions.
For Sale: For
those who would like to own a rare copy of the original 1920
book, I currently have four hardcover editions available.
#1 is the maroon red edition. The cover is in excellent condition,
the pages are unmarked other than having previous owner's name and
address in front. Some pages in back are cut slightly shorter, looks
like printer error. This does not interfere with readability;
the book is in good condition overall. $65.
#2 is the first print run with brown red cover, binding is tight,
looks nice. Pages have very minor pencil marks. Overall
it's in very good condition. $69.
#3 is the green cover version; it has a dust-jacket with a plastic
protection wrap around it. The dust-jacket is in good condition
with a little discoloration on the back. The book itself is
beautiful. There are a few very minor markings on the pages
but overall this book is in Very Good condition! $149.
#4 also has the green cover, and this one is in excellent
condition. No markings on the pages at all, clean, tight binding,
only a slight scuff-mark on the spine. Beautiful book! $250.
Inquire if interested.
An unusual find: A rare copy of the 1940
edition is currently available! This is the same as the 1920 original
green cover book, with the addition of the "Crypt of Civilization"
certificate in the front, and the extra end-chapter of 'Helpful
Suggestions' with an eye-chart as well. Hardback, green cover, unmarked,
no scuff-marks, one small area of thinning along the spine, yet
overall in great condition! $225.
Also available is 1 copy of the hardcover edition of the revised
book from 1943 for $20. (No dust-jacket,
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Stories
from the Clinic
by Emily C. Lierman. (1926)
Written by Dr. Bates' assistant (and later his wife), this is
another excellent book that vividly describes Emily's experiences
in helping people regain perfect sight. This book is also
very useful for parents wanting to help their children.
It is out of print and very hard to find. However, you can
read it here!
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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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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.
To help master the Bates method, do read all 3 of Corbett's excellent
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Quick
Guide to Better Vision
by Margaret Darst Corbett (1957, paperback)
My favorite of Margaret's three books, this book is really useful
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How
to Improve your Eyes
by Margaret Darst Corbett (1938)
Margaret Corbett's first book (pictured on right).
This first edition is hard to find.
How
to Improve your Sight
(This is the 1953 revised edition, shown on left)
For Sale: 1 hardcover
1953 edition with dust-jacket, $19 |
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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 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.
For Sale: Currently
3 hardcover editions available, no dust-jacket. $10 each.
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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.
For Sale:
A few paperback copies available, new, 40% off! $16.50 each. |
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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. (Also read Emily Lierman's book, Stories from
the Clinic, see above.)
For Sale: 1 paperback
copy of the older version available, $10 |
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Natural
Vision Improvement
by Janet Goodrich, PhD
(1985) ISBN 0-89087-471-9
Wonderful book.
For Sale: 1
used paperback copy available for $20 |
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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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New
Techniques of Vision Improvement
A unique synthesis of vision training techniques from William
H. Bates and methods of deep emotional release rooted in the work
of Wilhelm Reich.
by Charles R. Kelley (1971)
Charles Kelley learned how to improve his vision from Margaret Corbett.
He became a teacher of the Bates method and linked Bates work to
Reich work. Worth studying!
This book, and others by Charles Kelley, are available from www.radix.org |
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Your Innate Power
by Olive Lyle Brown (1967)
Olive Brown combines the Bates
Method, Alexander Technique and Vittoz Method. An excellent and
valuable book that you'll enjoy reading more than once!
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Better
Sight Without Glasses
by Harry Benjamin (1929) |
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Improve
Your Vision
by Martin Brofman (2004)
Your Inner Guide to Clearer Vision |
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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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Improve
your Eyesight Naturally
by Leo Angart
(2005) ISBN 3-937553-08-8 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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
For Sale: 1 paperback
copy
available, near new, $10 |
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Sunlight Could Save Your Life
by Zane R. Kime, MD, MS
(1980) ISBN 0-9604268-0-9
Dr. Kime gives the best explanation I've ever found on the
effects of sunlight on our health. This book, along with John Ott's
books, will give you a new appreciation for our sun! |
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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.
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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.
For Sale: 1 paperback
copy available. Used. $8 |
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Exploring
the spectrum (DVD)
This video shows the work done
by John Ott; his time-lapse photography and his discoveries of
how sunlight affects the health of plants as well as humans.
A must see!!! Highly educational.
Here is an 8 minute preview on youtube.
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The
Healing Sun
by Richard Hobday
(1999) ISBN 1 899171 97 5
This book is about Sunlight and Health. I met Richard Hobday at
a Bates Method conference in London, and really like his work.
Richard brings the work of John Ott and Zane Kime into the 21st century.
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The
Light Revolution
by Richard Hobday
(2006) ISBN 978 1 84409 087 7
About
Health Architecture and the Sun; an important topic that is well worth
your time.
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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
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The
Body has its Reasons
by Therese Bertherat and Carol Bernstein
(1977) ISBN 0 394 41134 X
A book about increasing body awareness and improving posture without 'exercises'!
Although learning practical skills is best done in person rather than from
a book, this book will certainly point you in the right direction.
It is based on the Mezieres method, which combines very well with the
Alexander Technique and/or Feldenkrais work.
This method can be a major aid to clearing your vision, as you learn how
to recognize and release chronic tensions in your entire body.
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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
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Vision
books, other languages
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Kijk op de Nederlandstalige
boeken lijst.
 Various
Bates Method books in Italian can be found here: macrolibrarsi.it
Translations of books by:
DR. WILLIAM H. BATES
- Perfect Sight Without Glasses (1920) and/or the 1943 version
Better Eyesight Without Glasses has been translated
into many languages and is probably available in most countries.
MARGARET DARST CORBETT:
- Vea mas sin anteojos, (1990, translation of Quick
Guide To Better Vision)
- Curacion de la Vista, (1990)
- Yoga des yeux (1979)
- Besser Sehen, Selbsthilfe gegen Sehfehler, (translated
by Femina von Werz, 1955, 1999)
- Augentraining, (Help Yourself to Better Sight,
translated by Femina von Werz, 1973)
- Vedere meglio senza occhiali
JANET GOODRICH
- Spielend besser sehen fuer Kinder
LEO ANGART
- Vergiss deine Brille (Translation of Improve your
Eyesight Naturally)
- Gesund am Computer (2005)
More titles to follow. Suggestions of natural vision books to
add to this list are welcome!
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