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Cataracts
In
his Better Eyesight
Magazines Dr Bates describes many cases of cataracts that
are cured by his relaxation techniques. In the January
1921 issue he states: "It is quite evident from the foregoing
facts that the cause of cataract (other than traumatic) is strain,
and I have found much other evidence, both clinical and experimental,
to the same effect. ... In experimental animals
I have produced cataract by operating upon the external eye
muscles in such a way as to increase their pressure, and have
then relieved it by cutting these muscles."
In the June 1926 issue there is a similar story, where he describes
the creation of a cataract in a rabbit's eye. The cataract
remained so long as the pressure was maintained on the muscles
on the outside of the eyeball. When the pressure on the
eyeball was released, the cataract disappeared. Bates
continues: "If cataract can be produced in a rabbit's eye
experimentally, one would expect the same thing to occur in
the human eye. Treatment which relieves pressure on the
eyeball is always beneficial. It is very interesting to
discover that all cases of uncomplicated senile cataract have
been benefited by relaxation or rest, at first temporarily,
later more continuously or permanently."
In "How to improve your sight" Margaret Darst Corbett
(a Natural Vision Educator trained by Dr Bates) describes how
a student who reduced his cataracts through relearning natural
vision habits, was examined by an eye doctor with an ophthalmoscope.
In one eye the cataract had cleared completely, in the other
a small amount of cloudiness remained, but, when the man took
a better breath, it cleared the lens! Each time he remembered
to breathe well, the sediment dissipated, each time he held
his breath, a little murk clouded the lens once more.
If cataracts react to relaxed natural vision habits and optimal
breathing like that, then they must be caused by tense vision
habits and inefficient oxygen supply due to tense breathing
muscles. Instead of waiting for the cataract to 'ripen'
and replacing the lens with an artificial one, you could be
relearning good vision habits and optimal breathing and thereby
save your eyes!
More recently, Peter Grunwald, a vision educator from New Zealand
also made the connection between the eyes and breathing.
He writes in his book 'Eyebody'
that the lens is connected with the diaphragm. He believes
that cataracts can be linked to a collapsed or rigid chest.
Obviously, a cataract operation does not address such corresponding
breathing problems. The solution is found in combining
natural vision improvement and optimal breathing development.
Contrary to popular belief, cataracts are NOT caused by sunlight.
Research has not been able to find evidence of that, and when
such research is done to try prove it, sunlight turns out to
be beneficial, not harmful. Studies do show that cataracts are
less common at high altitudes where UV light is more intense,
indicating that the trend to protect the eyes from UV lights
is not helping our sight. The use of (wrap-around) sunglasses
is more likely to make it worse than better, and will not prevent
a cataract from forming.
To receive an e-book (57 standard size pages, in PDF format)
with extensive information on how Dr Bates used his methods
in the natural treatment of cataracts, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
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Bates Method View of Cataracts" e-book
See also: nutritional connection
to cataracts.
See also: Cataract,
glaucoma and other eye disorders; Prevention and cure with proven
natural methods
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Computer
Eye Strain
When
you work with computers a lot, you may notice that your eyes tire
out quicker. In order to see better at the computer, all
the information given on See Better
applies, i.e. Relax, Blink, Breathe, and use Central Fixation,
which is the awareness that only a small detail in the center
of your field of vision can be seen best. The rest of the
screen, as well as your peripheral vision, is seen with less clarity.
Staying aware of your peripheral vision while working at the computer
will greatly help your eyes relax. I highly recommend getting
some Computer Break Reminder software if you use computers more
than an hour or two per day.
There are many software programs available these days that encourage
you to take regular breaks from your computer or other digital
screens. Search internet for "computer break reminder software"
and you'll find a variety of free options for windows, mac and
other platforms. This
page will get you started.
I personally use EyeLeo,
which you can download for free.
Other programs
also available for free download: Eyes
Relax and Workrave. For Mac: BreaksforEyes
The old "SwingWindows" program has not been updated and is no longer available.
NEW: I just heard about Okulox - an app that helps you incorporate the Bates Method every day! Okulox is currently available in English and Italian and costs 2 euros to download.
If you use computers and other light-emitting screens after sunset,
you should consider using software that reduces the blue/green
light from the screen so your night rest isn't disrupted. Either
use the built-in software such as Night Light (PC/Android) or
Night Shift (Mac/iPhone/iPad). You can also download software
such as f.lux,
Iris, Redshift,
Sunset
Screen. Invest in better spectrum screens when they become
available.
If you don't like the color-filtered version of your screen, or
if your home is lit by LEDs or other artificial lights with a
peak in the blue range of the spectrum, or you watch a lot of
TV without a filter option, then consider switching to better
indoor lights, or wear yellow/orange/red tinted glasses indoors
at night to reduce the peak in the blue spectrum that you are
exposed to. Do NOT wear such blue-blocking glasses outside, they
are useful indoors only.
Good posture will reduce neck tension and improve breathing.
A "standing desk" (adjustable in height so you can stand rather than sit at your computer) or a laptop stand
can be very helpful in keeping your posture optimal while using computers. Looking away from the screen on a regular basis will give your
eyes a change of focus, which they'll appreciate. Having your
computer near a window will allow for more distant focusing when
you look up, while any movement outside may distract you from
that strained habit of staring at the screen with tunnel vision...
Screen
projectors
If you want to completely avoid computer eyestrain from looking
into pixels of light and you can't wait for screen technology
to catch up to human visual needs, an excellent interim solution
is to use a projector which reverses that problem and has you
looking at reflected light instead, a whole lot easier and more
natural for your eyes!
For a few examples of projectors see the Visions
of Joy Store.
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Dry
Eyes
In Dr Bates' days (1920s) dry
eyes were not a problem, at least he never wrote about dry eyes at
all. This surprised me, considering how common it is nowadays;
just look at the variety of eye drops for sale to remedy all these dry
eyes!
Of course contact lenses were not in use at that time, nor was
laser surgery, computer screens weren't stared at all day long,
and I guess they did not have airconditioning either. These
four may be the biggest factors in causing dry eyes, especially
if the blinking rate is below average.
Before you try any eye drops, check if you are blinking regularly
or if you tend to stare a lot. A return to regular relaxed
blinking may be all that's required. You are probably not
suffering from an eye-drop deficiency.... Do check for meibomian gland dysfunction, see this article. Ensure that you
drink plenty of water, that you obtain enough essential fatty
acids from your diet, and eliminate or reduce the intake of caffeine,
sugar and alcohol (which dehydrate the body). Under air-conditioning
or in heated rooms or cars, the eyes will want to blink even more
to overcome the drying effect of the air. A good yawn here
and there may help too!
See also: nutritional connection
to dry eyes.
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Floaters
Floaters are spots in the visual field
that seem to move around in the field of vision. Most people
see some floaters when looking at a uniformly bright surface,
like a bright blue sky or a sheet of white paper on which the
sun shines. According to Dr Bates, "this is because most
people strain when they look at [bright] surfaces of this kind.
The specks are [only] seen when the eyes and mind are under a
strain, and they always disappear when the strain is relieved.
If one can remember a small letter on the Snellen test card by
central fixation, the specks will immediately disappear, or cease
to move; but if one tries to remember two or more letters equally
well at one time, they will reappear and move."
There are various other opinions on how floaters are caused, one
of them is that there is debris floating in the vitreous humour
(center of the eyeball) which throws shadows on the retina.
This means general toxicity of the body is the problem, which
may be solved by a cleanse in the form of a juice-fast or water-only
fast. As for nutrition; floaters may be related to a deficiency
in Beta Carotene, Vitamins C and E, Calcium, or Copper.
To receive a booklet (21 standard size
pages, in PDF format) with information on how Dr Bates used his
methods in the natural treatment of floaters, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
mention that you are ordering "The
Bates Method View of Floating Specks" e-book.
See also: nutritional
connection to floaters
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma
is the name given to various eye problems that lead to damage
of the optic nerve, which results in loss of vision. There
are said to be a variety of causes, amongst which are high intra-ocular
pressure (which is high pressure in the eyes), high stress levels,
genetics, digestive problems, use of various drugs including anti-depressants,
and extreme nearsightedness or extreme farsightedness. Such
causes need to be addressed, obviously, and therefore each case
will require a different approach. For people who wish to
aid the healing process with natural methods, the Bates Method
of relaxed seeing is a good choice. When practiced correctly,
the Bates Method can help significantly reduce pressure in the
eyes.
The following quote comes from the June 1924 issue of Better
Eyesight magazine, written by Dr W.H. Bates:
"Quite
frequently I have seen cases of absolute glaucoma which came to
me for treatment, and which were completely relieved by palming
and obtained normal vision in a very few days or weeks, some in
even a shorter time. One
such case, about ten years ago, had pain so severe that he was
unable to attend to his business, and had been strongly advised
to have the eye removed.
He came to me as his last resort.
After a half hour of palming the pain disappeared, and
has not returned since in all this time.
I saw the patient a few days ago and he is still full of
gratitude for the benefit he received."
To receive an e-book (40 standard size
pages, in PDF format) with information on how Dr Bates used his
methods in the natural treatment of glaucoma, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
mention that you are ordering "The
Bates Method View of Glaucoma" e-book
E-mail Esther for a free summary of Dr. Bates' advice for glaucoma.
Extra note on glaucoma: Robert Brooks Simpkins (1892-1975), a British researcher on the mechanics of the human eye (he corresponded with Dr. Bates) wrote several books, among them New Light on the Eyes and The Basic Mechanics of Human Vision. Both books have a chapter on glaucoma, in which RBS points out that eye pressure is regulated by motion of the iris (such as changes in pupil size in response to changing light levels) and changes in pupil size in response to near-point focus (such as reading or looking at things close-up). Changes in pupil size help to reduce eye pressure because the aqueous humor (watery fluid in front part of the eye) then moves around and excess fluid can get drained, thus lowering intraocular pressure. So, pay special attention to the "sunning/palming sandwich" (described in chapter 15 of Optimal Eyesight) as it is a relaxation practice that opens and closes the pupil, while any ultra-near focusing (such as effortlessly gazing at the tip of your nose for a few seconds several times per day, or simply enjoying looking at anything held within a few inches from your eyes) may also help reduce eye pressure.
See also: Nutrition and glaucoma
See also: Article
on coffee link to glaucoma
See also: fiteyes.com,
a site where people with glaucoma connect and share ideas and
solutions
See also: Cataract,
glaucoma and other eye disorders; Prevention and cure with proven
natural methods
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Keratoconus
/ Conical Cornea
When the front part of the eyeball becomes
conical in shape, it is called conical cornea or keratoconus.
This can be a very painful condition and can distort vision greatly.
It often begins as astigmatism or myopia before progressing to
conical cornea. In 1922 Dr Bates discovered that the relaxation
methods he used could drastically improve the condition, with
the variable swing found to be especially effective. The
wearing of glasses for even short periods of time would make the
condition worse again.
Dr. Bates writes about Conical Cornea:
"The question has often been asked if relaxation treatment benefits
conical cornea with its large amount of irregular astigmatism.
The contraction of
the superior and inferior oblique muscles squeezes the eyeball
and increases the length of the optic axis.
As s result of this pressure, the back part of the eyeball
becomes thinner and bulges backwards with the production of irregular
astigmatism. The scientific
name for this bulging of the back of the eye is "Posterior
Staphyloma." Less
frequently, the front part of the eye, the cornea, may bulge in
the form of a conical mass and is accordingly termed "conical
cornea."
Since a strain causes the bulging of the back part or the front
part of the eyeball, rest or relaxation of the strain should be
and is followed by relief." (Better Eyesight
magazine, June 1927)
To receive an e-book (33 standard size pages, in PDF format) with
information on how Dr Bates used his methods in the natural treatment
of conical cornea, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
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Light
- Full spectrum / Sunlight
Sunlight is perhaps the
most important nutrient for our eyes. John Ott made some
amazing discoveries years ago, about how plants will not grow
healthy if part of the full spectrum of light is missing. He
tested his theories on animals and the results showed a variety
of adverse health reactions in different types of artificial light.
He concluded that it wasn't the artificial light itself
that was harmful, but the lack of the rest of the light
spectrum caused health problems. When he replaced the artificial
lamps with full spectrum lamps, healing took place. He then
brought full spectrum lamps into classrooms and observed hyperactive
children become eager students.
Natural sunlight taken in through our eyes and skin helps us stay
healthy, it helps keep a bunch of health problems at bay. Glass
filters out part of the full spectrum of sunlight. We can
get natural sunlight into our eyes by simply being outdoors without
glasses or contacts, there is no need to look directly into the
sun at all. If you can't yet walk around without glasses,
at least take them off while you sit outside in the sun.
Here is a
page explaining the effect of sunlight on eyes, which does
away with the myth of Galileo going blind from observing the sun.
See
also Full Spectrum lamps on
the Vision Aids page.
Also read this excellent article about the importance of sunlight exposure.
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Light
- Sensitivity to bright light
John Ott recounts in Health
and Light an interesting experiment. The researcher fitted a person
with one UV-blocking and one UV-transmitting lens. Indoors, the pupils
of the person's two eyes appeared the same. Outdoors, "under
natural sunlight, there was a marked difference. The pupil covered with
the ultraviolet transmitting lens was considerably smaller. This would
seem to indicate that the photoreceptor mechanism that controls the
opening and closing of the iris responds to ultraviolet wavelengths as
well as visible light." Ott then continues, "When the
ultraviolet wavelengths are blocked from entering the eye, the pupil
remains larger than it would normally be and the visible part of the
spectrum would then seem brighter. This could explain why some people
feel a greater need for dark glasses."
Most contact lenses are made of UV blocking plastic. Contact lens
wearers are therefore likely to want to wear sunglasses. I'm told
that O2 Optix makes disposable contacts without UV protection called
'focus daily', so if you do need to wear contacts, it may be worth
switching to those until you can get back to clear vision naturally.
Glass blocks UV, so even standard glasses should be taken off outdoors
for some 'UV breaks'.
From personal experience I've concluded
that sunglasses do more harm than good. Whether they are made of
glass or plastic, they trick the pupils into staying
open wider than they should, which can cause eyestrain, and they create
increased light sensitivity by dulling the pupil contraction response.
During my years as a sailing instructor I used to wear sunglasses
regularly, and I eventually became dependent on them in even dim
light conditions. I've since found that it is better to
wear a wide brimmed hat to shade eyes from bright light.
To avoid becoming sensitive to light, it is wise to only use sunglasses
in extremely bright conditions (such as skiing or sailing on a
bright sunny day).
Myself and other Bates teachers have helped many people overcome light
sensitivity through simple sunning practices, adjusted for individual
levels of sensitivity. Sunning is done safely with closed eyelids or by 'swinging the sun',
not by staring into the sun!
A cautionary note: a healthy diet and lifestyle play a major role in our
ability to deal with bright sunlight. Skin and eyes need to be well hydrated
and well nourished to function correctly. A diet high in junk
foods, fats, sugars, artificial ingredients and pesticides may cause major health
challenges including skin and vision problems.
If, following any sunburn, such dehydrated and undernourished skin isn't
able to repair and heal itself anymore, we blame the sun.... The
sun isn't harmful, it's the diet that's harmful. Common sense does
dictate that we avoid sunburn, but nature didn't intend that we slap on
sunscreen instead of covering our skin or moving into shade.
If, following eyestrain due to light sensitivity, we develop vision
problems, we blame the sun... The sun isn't harmful, it's the many
hours spent indoors or behind (sun)glasses, the chronic lack of exposure
to natural light, that's harmful. Our indoor lifestyle causes our
eyes to become overly light sensitive, resulting in strained vision
habits, and that's the problem. Just remember, that we
humans are essentially 'outdoor animals' and our eyes are designed to
receive sunlight under all conditions. The more we deviate from our natural
lifestyle the more our bodies struggle to stay healthy.
"It is worth noting that old age, no cancer, and good eyesight
are common
factors associated with people living at high altitudes where the
atmosphere is thinner and consequently the ultraviolet is stronger."
John N. Ott, in Light, Radiation and You - How to Stay Healthy
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See also: The Bates Method View of Sunlight
This 65-page ebook has the writings of Dr. Bates on the benefits and use of sunlight for eye health.
See also: Chapter 15 - Sunlight, Friend or Foe? in Optimal Eyesight
See
also: Nutritional connection
to light sensitivity.
See also Full
Spectrum lamps on the Vision Aids page.
See also: Exploring the Spectrum DVD
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Macular
Degeneration
(Wet / Dry / Diabetic Related / Age Related = ARMD)
The macula is a small circular
area in the center of the retina, it includes the fovea centralis,
which gives us our central and sharpest vision (see Central
Fixation). Macular degeneration means losing that central
vision; it causes seeing a black spot in the center and a dependency
on peripheral vision instead.
It occurs more frequently after age 65. The vast majority
of cases are slow-progressing (dry/nonexudative), while less than
10 percent are fast-progressing (wet/exudative).
It mostly results from our lifestyle - poor diet (especially too
much saturated fats), lack of exercise, poor breathing habits,
and an inability to cope with stress. A 2005 study showed
that smoking nearly triples the risk of ARMD. Read
article about this.
The Bates Method is known mostly for its effectiveness in
overcoming functional vision problems, yet even many diseases
of the eye have been relieved by it. For example, Dr Bates
describes the following case in Better Eyesight Magazine
of February 1930:
"A woman from Washington
came for treatment of disease and blindness of the central part
of the right eye. The left eye was nearly normal, with good
vision. She had been told that the right eye was inflamed
to such an extent that it was probable that it would require a
long time, many months, before the symptoms were relieved.
When she moved her head and eyes a short distance from side to
side, the test card five feet away and other stationary objects
appeared to move in the opposite direction. But when her
right eye moved to the left while her head was moved in the opposite
direction, pain and imperfect sight were produced. The sway
was practiced daily and in a few weeks her vision became normal
in both eyes."
The Bates Method is so effective at relieving strain and relaxing
the visual system, that many eye diseases are greatly helped by
it because circulation returns to normal when the muscles relax.
In addition, I believe a good nutritional approach will be of
great benefit, as well as a general healthy lifestyle and addressing
any breathing challenges.
The following is a case study of a man, age 56, who suffered from
diabetic related macular degeneration. Laser surgery
was recommended by his eye doctor. This man had diabetes
for seven years when he began a healthy nutritional program recommended
by Dr.
Joel Fuhrman, MD. After following Dr Fuhrman's dietary
protocol for diabetes for six months, he lost sixty pounds, and
was able to stop all his diabetic medications within the first
month. By month three, his blood sugars had remained below
90 and he now is essentially without diabetes. At the following
eye check with his ophthalmologist, all signs of degeneration
to his eye had reversed themselves. His ophthalmologist
was astounded and he canceled the scheduled laser eye surgery.
He had never witnessed a case where reversal of the eye
pathology occurred. Nutritional excellence combined with
regular exercises is more powerful than medication at treating
and protecting diabetic patients.
(Copied from Health Science
magazine, Summer 2005 issue, with permission from Dr. Fuhrman.)
Research
at Tustin University in Boston (published in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition) shows that high blood sugar levels are
related to an increase in occurrence of ARMD, so it may help anyone
with ARMD to cut out all refined sugars and limit foods with a
high glycemic index.
For another example of overcoming macular degeneration naturally,
please visit the
website of Ray Amsterdam. His site presents a very detailed
Case Study of his recovery through Ayurveda - subsequent to being
told 'there is no treatment available to restore ... vision'.
The site includes full clinical data, a discussion section, and
treatment contact details.
PLEASE WATCH: Important video about ARMD and its relation to refined oils in the diet (40 minutes)
Second, more technical video on the same topic of ARMD and diet. (38 minutes)
Visit Chris Knobbe MD's website: CureAMD.org
See also: nutritional connection
to macular degeneration.
Lastly, did you know that eating one or more oranges per day reduces the risk of macular degeneration by 60%? See this article and this research paper.
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Nystagmus
In nystagmus, the eyeballs move
from side to side, usually continuously, a distance so great that
it is conspicuous. The rapidity of this movement may vary. Nystagmus
is generally believed to be difficult to cure. In fact, it is
so difficult that very few cases have ever been reported as benefited
by orthodox methods of treatment. It has usually been considered
an incurable symptom of disease of the eye. Dr. Bates found that
many of these so-called incurable cases will recover by treatment.
Nystagmus has been relieved by conscious relaxation. Using one
or more of the various relaxation techniques of the Bates Method
is likely to bring good results.
To
receive an e-book (22 standard size pages, in PDF format) with
information on how Dr Bates used his methods in the natural treatment
of nystagmus, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
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Ocular
Headache
An ocular headache tends to happen in one eye at a time, and the pain
is centered around or behind the eye. There are a variety of
possible causes, but whatever the cause, tension in one or more of the
eye muscles is likely part of the reason for the pain. This can
often be relieved without resorting to pills to suppress the
pain.
When you experience an ocular headache, close your eyes, and imagine
both eyes as large balls that float happily in the space of the
eye-sockets. Tell yourself that there is no need to pull on the
eye that hurts; that it is okay to let go of tension there. Notice
the position of your eyes - which direction are they pointed, or, where
would you be looking if you opened your eyes right now? Then think
of an object in the opposite direction, and imagine looking that
way. Your eyes should gently follow your attention and move to
point in the opposite direction of where you were looking. For
example, if you notice your eyes are focused up close and to the lower
right, then think of an object further away in the upper left quadrant
of your field of vision. Avoid any effort, let your eyes move only
as much as they are comfortable, then briefly hold them there before
letting them return to the original point of focus. With
repetition and gentleness, you'll soon find your eyes cooperating more
and moving further without effort. Notice how the pain changes as
your eyes move. Settle your gaze somewhere half way between the
point of pain and the opposite direction and see how well you can relax
there.
If you can now change to happy and positive thoughts, you may find the
ocular headache has lessened or gone, and your eyes move freely again
along with your thoughts.
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Presbyopia
The word presbyopia is derived from Latin,
it means "old eyes". Some signs of presbyopia include the
tendency to hold reading materials at arm's length, blurred vision at
normal reading distance, eyes that are slow to focus, and eye fatigue along with headaches when
doing close work. According to Dr Bates, the true cause of
presbyopia is a strain or an effort to see at the near point, or trying
to concentrate too long (which is a stare of sorts).
To cure presbyopia, Dr Bates recommended:
- Discard glasses altogether. Break the habit of putting reading
glasses on.
- Rest the eyes by closing them, by palming, and by reducing physical
and mental strain.
- Use imagination and memory of small letters.
- Practise reading the finest print, starting at a comfortable
distance and slowly bringing text
closer, while using relaxed vision habits, such
as central fixation, shifting, blinking.
- Other positive influences are sunning with closed eyelids, exercise,
and healthy diet.
For a
complete overview of the Bates Method for presbyopia, you
may order an e-book (70 standard size pages, in PDF format) with
information on how Dr Bates used his methods in the natural treatment
of presbyopia.
To order it, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
mention that you are ordering "The
Bates Method View of Presbyopia" e-book.
Another option is to buy my book "Read
Without Glasses at Any Age" which gives all the practical
advice you need to overcome presbyopia.
See also: nutritional connection
to presbyopia.
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Retinitis
Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (R.P.) is
a disease of the interior of the eye, in which small areas of
the retina and other parts of the eye are destroyed. They are
replaced by small black pigment patches. These black areas are
about 1/30 of an inch in diameter and very irregular in size and
shape. In severe cases of retinitis pigmentosa, the retina may
be covered so thickly by these black specks that the retina cannot
be seen.
Retinitis pigmentosa is often present from birth. At first, only
a small number of black spots are visible, but after the child
is twelve years of age or older, the number of these spots increases
gradually. Night vision is often much affected and R.P. often
leads to blindness.
Dr. Bates treated a number of people with retinitis pigmentosa
and reported excellent results. He watched the black spots disappear
from the retina when his patients learned how to use their eyes
without strain.
Bates wrote about several case histories with R.P., and those
have now been compiled into one ebook. This ebook includes a summary
of the methods Bates found most useful in the treatment of retinitis
pigmentosa.
Grace Halloran had retinitis pigmentosa and went in search of
a natural cure. Grace wrote a book about her journey called Amazing
Grace, autobiography of a survivor. Grace helped many others
with retinitis pigmentosa. A summary of the techniques she used
in overcoming her own retinitis pigmentosa is also included in
this ebook.
To
receive this e-book (26 standard size pages, in PDF format) with
information on how Dr Bates used his methods in the natural treatment
of retinitis pigmentosa, please make a donation
of US$10.00 to Visions of Joy.
Please send a quick email also, and
mention that you are ordering "The
Bates Method View of Retinitis Pigmentosa " e-book
See also: nutritional connection
to retinitis pigmentosa.
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| Strabismus
/ Squint
Much
fear is put in parents of children with an eye that turns away
from where the child is looking. Whether cross-eyed, wall-eyed
or other direction, the child who deals with this needs some tender
loving care. Surgeries are typically recommended before natural
methods are even attempted, and I feel that is a practice in dire
need of changing. There is often much that can be done to help
a wandering eye return to center! Dr. Bates wrote extensively
on this topic and helped many children regain two perfectly working
straight eyes. I have personally helped children achieve binocular
vision without any surgery or drugs or even eye exercises. What
that wandering eye needs most is relaxation, and that is sometimes
easier to achieve than you might expect. Please read the new ebook
on this topic and give the Bates Method a chance before heading
for surgery.
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCtphdXhq8
See: The Bates Method
View of Strabismus / Squint
Also see: Fixing my Gaze - Susan Barry talks about her recovery from strabismus and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCtphdXhq8
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Stye on eyelid
A stye looks like a red bump on the eyelid.
Use towels to alternately apply hot and cold water to the
affected eye to stimulate circulation. A small amount of salt can
be added to the water. Make sure the temperature of the hot towel
is bearable, not burning the eyelid, and keep that hot towel on the stye
for about 30 seconds. Then briefly (a few seconds) apply a towel
dipped in cold water or ice. Alternate between the hot and cold 5
to 10 times. Gentle massage of the area (stimulating circulation
by pressure) may also be useful. A stye can be caused by a
turned-in hair from the eyelashes, in which case that hair will need to
be removed.
See also: nutritional connection
to sties.
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