I just wanted to tell people that the Bates method really DOES work. Our family learned of it in the late 1950s from friends who were naturopaths. They used this method to rid the entire family of glasses. As far as I know, NONE of them wear glasses to this day--that's over 50 years. Even Dad, who was the naturopathic physician, who is in his early 90s--still eyeglass FREE,
If one eye is a lot worse than another you might have a lazy eye. Try wearing an eye patch over the good eye, to make your lazy eye exercise more. You can start 15 a day and work your way up to two hours a day. Its a brain thing , ultimately the brain realizes that it can get input from both eyes.
1. Stretch & Yawn (Stretch whole body and yawn the first thing in the morning) 2. Yogic eye movements (Stretch up your eyes and stretch them muscles) 3. Nose Drawing (Close eyes and imagine the tip of your nose drawing something) 4. Massage your eyes and face (Try to relax your eyes and muscles) 5. Palming (Rub your hands and put them flat on both of your eyes) 6. Long swing (Try to get some air and start swinging your whole body. Keep your head moving simultaneously along with the body moving) 7. Sunning (Get some sunlight and close your eyes facing toward the sun and relax. Don’t squint.) 8. More palming 9. Yoga and meditation (Try to relax) 10. Evening sunning 11. Night swinging (Do it slow this time) 12. Long night palming (Palm on your bed and put pillows on your elbow to relax. Palm long or to fall asleep) REPEAT Keep taking more vision practices and explore what you prefer or what fits into your schedule. There are other more methods than this video. Keep learning. Never quit even if your eyesight got better. The principle of the Bates Method is to relax.
Hey guys. Bates method and exercises work. I used to have -2.75D on the left eye and -3.0D on the right eye. I followed Bates method and some other personalized exercises for the past 3 months and successfully reduced my left eye to -1.75D and right eye to -2.75D. I need to focus a little more on my right eye. But yeah these methods work. Try it for yourself. It just needs complete dedication and a healthy transformation in your lifestyle. Ps: Believe in yourself. You can do it.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are experiencing success so far. Stick with it and it's only a matter of time until you achieve a glasses-free life!
Yep they work, I mainly do the swinging and palming daily and I have gotten some really great results with it. I just need to make sure I am consistent with it daily. Once you start you can’t stop because you become very aware of the strain you have on your eyes that you weren’t aware before. The pain sometimes becomes so intense you are forced into relaxation, when I learnt these techniques I couldn’t go back to seeing with glasses, seeing with strain.
after 4 months and following your exercises I got a great improvement my R was -2.5 now it's -2 my L was -2 now it's -1.75 I followed Dr leo angrat exricese for astigmatism Tibetan . and pulling thumps it is unbelievable my astigmatism in R eye was 2.00 now 1.75 L was 2.5 now 1.25 thank you for your hard work and simplifies all bates exercises.
Awesome, thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work and you'll keep seeing improvements :) Let me know if you need any help as you continue your vision practice.
For those who´s starting, you wont get any improvement spending all day in front a computer . u need spend more time outside, distant vision comes with distant vision.,
Agreed! I believe our natural state is one of health and harmony. Once we create an environment that enables that, the human body and mind rejoice and gets back into balance with nature.
@@NathanOxenfeld what if only my left eye has a grade of -6.00 and then the right eye has 20/20 vision .. will I put an eye patch on my right eye to just exercise my left eye or will I exercise the both of them even if the only left eye has a grade??
I'm a highschool student so I made my eye yoga plan to be like this. In the morning I'll wake up then take 3 huge yawns to moison up my eyes and stretch my muscles. Then afterwards I'll do palming while in bed. When I leave for school I'll do some sunning and avoid using my glasses until I actually have to look at the board to takes notes. When I go home I do some more palming, eat some carrots as a snack (since they're also good for your eyes). When I prepare to practice drawing, I place a purple water bottle far away so I can practicing viewing objects from far away as I take a few minute breaks from drawing. When I'm ready to go to bed I'll do my final palming and sleep. Repeat. This is my Bates Method schdule. Thanks Nathan!
+ParadockMW That sounds excellent! That's a great addition to the nose drawing. What you can also do is nose draw the purple water bottle off in the distance with your eyes closed, then nose draw it with your eyes open. See if picturing the water bottle clearly with your eyes closed helps you see it clearly with your eyes open. Thanks for sharing!
@@muslimbride20 I'll update in 1 month so 17 july and see any improvement and then hopefully by the end of the year there should be a massive improvement and then carry on till I get 20/20
Hi Nathan, i have been having painful and blurred vision and the light hurts so i came to check what help i can get to ease my eyes naturally, i came here and " thank god " i did, while watching i was doing some exercises u were showing and can feel some relief already, this is inspiring me to do this as a daily routine and thank u soo much for your time and sharing this vd with us. God bless u always in all u do. Just to let u know i have vitiligo which also affects the eyes with time but now i see the light with this program.. thank u
I did this when I was in high school and yes it works. I didn’t do all of them or did it super consistently but overtime my glasses prescription became too much and gave me headaches so when I got my eyes checked my eyesight did got better. But I got complacent over the years and my eyesight got worse. Time to get back on this exercise
Whoa! That's great that you already have your own personal success story as a foundation. I believe it will be easy for you to get back on track if you just focus on the basics - swinging, sunning, palming, visualizing, central fixation, peripheral awareness, shifting, blinking, relaxing... and stay tuned for some new "vision routine" videos coming out soon! I have been finding the Better Eyesight Podcasts to be super helpful monthly reminders of the foundations of the Bates Methods directly from Dr. Bates' clinic 100 years ago! bettereyesightpodcast.com/
Super helpful for someone like me who is just beginning to struggle without knowing where my glasses are. Palming isn't just about darkness, it also inhibits the eye muscles while at the same time removing the stimulus.
This does work . I had been doing this for three months and my weaker left eye reduced from -4 to -3.5 . I used to patch my right eye and read from edge of blur of left eye in balcony in daylight. And I used to trace leaves and tree branches with both my eyes. And early morning I did swinging . And yes I wore 0.5 less spectacles. 3 months ago L -4 and R -1.5 Now L -3.5 and R -1.5
Daily Routine : Total can be between 5 to 15 mins Start the day with vision practise 1) Stretch & Yawn A really big yawn Stretch your body 2) Yogic Eye Movements 3) Nose Drawing 4) Eye masage/ Acupressurre/ Tapping Around nose, eye, eye brows 5) Palming 6) Long Swing - 5/6 minutes Step 1) Arms down Eyes Open Step 2) Arms up Eyes Open Step 3) Arms down Eyes Closed 7) Sunning 8) More Palming 9) Regular Yoga & Medidation 10) Evening Sunning 11) Night Swing - Regulat Long swing but very slow - 5/6 mins 12) Long Night Palimng 13) Vision Building (Reading eye charts) - middle of the day
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I am so happy to share my experience about the eye exercises. By doing exercise like swinging, shifting, sunning, long swing of Bates method from your videos. After start doing those exercises from one and half month. And i got improved my eye sight. Thank you so much. Before staring exercise.... i checked last time on 6/4/2018 Right eye: spherical: -0.75 cylindrical: 0 left eye: spherical: -1.00 cylindrical: 0.50 axis: 40 one and half month after starting exercise i checked again on 9/9/2018 Right eye: spherical: -0.25 cylindrical: 0 left eye: spherical: -0.50 cylindrical: negligible(they said not required). ******Thank you so much sir******
Wow! That's very impressive, thank you so much for sharing, you provide hope and inspiration to others who are working on improving their vision naturally. Looks like you'll be living glasses-free soon! Keep it up :)
Thank you for sharing this information! I have practiced for a day and my headache/dry eyes stopped. I had a headache yesterday and this morning, I did the nose drawing and the long swing. The headache started to go a way. The headache is gone now. I also had problems with my eyes being dry. I did the long swing through out the day and noticed that my eyes behaved as though I had placed eye drops in my eyes. Wow!
I have been practicing daily better eye sight for several years, and as a result I no longer need glasses, and I live a more happier, relaxed life as a result of recognizing stress and eliminating it.
Thank you such a clear and concise video, it's incredibly helpful. Of my 13 years of wearing glasses/contacts I find it insane that I am just now stumbling on this method.
Nathan you do an amazing job! This video helped me so much! I wrote it all down and will start practicing it! I already knew a lot about the bates method, but I did not yet get good results with it. I think your explanation is perfect for me to get back on track. Keep going with your videos, they are one of the best. Greetings from the netherlands!
As a followup to your very concisely outlined routine, I'd also recommend people to take digital sabbath days. It's not uncommon for most individuals today to be spending 40+ hours in front one form of screen or another, consuming not just our physical energy but also placing blockers on much needed mental breaks and relaxation. Digital Sabbaths can be flexibly interjected at any day of the week, or at any set frequency or duration to hopefully reset your sanity from technology. What are your thoughts on this, Nathan?
Following these exercises and wearing my prescription progressive/myopia glasses less and less, i went down from 100/125 with astigmatism to 25/50 no more astigmatism. If you google the Bates method, it's described as ineffective and controversial, but I'm here to say it worked for me! Forgot to say I'm now 52, stopped wearing glasses from age 45. I don't even know where my glasses are anymore. And when i had an eye check, the doc was impressed, said my eyes were still 'juicy' like a younger person's. I hope menopause won't affect it too much, when it comes.
@@Ken_livingintheGlory Tbh i wasn't doing the exercises diligently/ consistently but only if my eyes got tired for some reason. I just mainly followed the advice of chucking the specs and not straining the eyes to see or read something. Just look calmly at it and adjust the light if needed. Worst case to use a magnifying glass if the print is too tiny, like on med bottles. I've always had the habit of using electronics in the dark before sleeping but seems it hasn't had a negative impact (yet). At age 46 the astigmatism was still there and i remember the doctor asking me if i already have corrective specs. I only realized that following Bates' advice was working when my vision grades were much lower at age 48 physical exam, and this was maintained at the age 50 exam (my last one).
L. A. Thank you for getting back to me! That’s awesome to hear the bates method worked for you since the doctor was confirming it by stating if you already had corrective specs. Appreciate the response. Hope your eyes stay sharp, clear and with clarity in the up coming years. God Bless you
Thank you Nathan for a great video concerning an approach that we should all incorporate into our daily routine. Amplifying the strength and health of our eyes which give us so much information. We rarely stop to think about that process and especially how we can take better care of one of our most precious senses and sources of information to our life experience. Thank you for a comprehensive approach to the health of our eyes! Excellent resource!
Hi Nathan! I have been following your videos and also practiced all the exercise you've sent me. Sorry for the lack of responses but I just want to thank you for your videos and all you do here my vision has been getting better and better!! I was a -4 with -2.5 astigmatism. And same as my husband. I haven't went to check with the optometrist yet but I no longer need to use glasses when I'm on the computer and I can pretty much read most of the street signs during the day. Still working on the night vision but this is very exciting!! So I just want to say thank :)
+Pandect Great job! I'm glad you are experience improvements from the practices. Keep up the good work and you'll keep seeing better and better. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any specific questions or need some additional guidance.
I am very happy with your videos! I have started doing the exercises mentioned and I feel much better with my vision. Before Christmas I felt blurry vision while chopping and cooking. I was a bit stressed with all the preparations and I was really in a panic. I didn't know what to do but by watching your videos and practicing I am full of hope of regaining my clear vision. You are a God sent.:) Thank you so very much. You are so much appreciated.:)
5 years later your still responding to comments hopeful to try your exercises and limit my time on my pc, because many times ive found ive spent hours on end by accideng online a day (causing eye strain) other than that im hopeful thanks nathan
Yes, I take pride in reading and responding to as many comments as I can, even though there are a lot of them! I appreciate you taking the time to learn this stuff. I'm guilty of spending too much time on screens as well, but keep staying aware of your vision habits and taking care of your eyes, and you'll succeed in the long run!
I knew about these practices few months ago and I tried some times but not everyday. Now that I see your videos and specific exercises and explained sow well, sounds easy and fun. I already start and I going to put all my efforts into this to get my vision back. Thank you so much I appreciate your help and advice.
+Elizabeth Delgado Yes, the practice really starts to yield results when you make it a daily routine, just like how you brush your teeth twice a day to maintain your oral health, you can do these simple vision practices twice a day to maintain your visual health. The results are even better when you make it fun and interesting!
Thank you so much for this.!!!! I almost have a perfect vision with this. I do a lot of focus near and far, look at nature, clouds, green stuff,tree, palming occasionally sunning. All in less than 2weeks!! I have like 200-250 spec power. But in a few years I didnt really wear spec. So my eyessoght kinda stagnant. Dont really see many thing but can function. But now alhamdulillah 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I do this with Mr Austin exercise. Also stretching eyes right left all that. But Bates method really 2 helpful. Before I use to do some eye exercises but the impact is kinda late I lost motivation to continue 😅
O. James, doing the practices twice a day is great. The flickering you notice after palming is normal too, I experience that sometimes as my eyes are readjusting from the darkness to the light. Sometimes I notice something similar when I start palming as my eyes are going from light to dark. Just keep noticing and staying relaxed throughout.
Hi Nathan, I am enjoying your video's and have practiced the exercises on and off throughout the years but not consistently.... thank you for the reminder. I do healing therapies including Reiki in which you cup the hands when working on the eyes, I try and give myself Reiki every morning, but now I shall do all the exercises first and then Reiki. Thank you so much for spending time to help others, you are a healer in your own right. Namaste
I'l start eyes exercises today. In 3 months I'll come back here to tell you if it worked. Today is May 17th. See you soon! Leave a like and a comment to receive notifications.
thank you so much for being here .... for creating these videos and helping so many of us people globally.... I am going to start using some of these methods to help dog's / animals eyes to heal.... animals are telepathic and they understand humans.... (Im also an cosmic energy healer and teacher) . Much gratitude, you are a wonderful teacher.... sending you and your team much light and loving energy. all the best to you Nathan.
Thank you very much, I am doing some of these exercices and my dry eyes are not so dry any more, and as a bonus I am seeing a little better and its only ten days now that I began the exercices. Alex
Okay, I'm on board. Love your teaching style. I am committing to this practice for the next year. I am so happy to find your channel and looking forward to growing back eyesight back STRONG. Thank you!
Thank you for the information, this is the first time I've heard about this but I'm doing some of the strategies you just mentioned, I figured out on my own.. I have early cataracts in both eyes and AMD in my right. But my vision is slowly beginning to improve. I'm also using negative ion therapy. Thanks again.
@Steven Martin I have done a lot of research and it seems to be helping (so far) When I stay with the program and don't get lazy and blow it off for a couple days. Hang in there.
@Steven Martin Thank you for the information. I don't use any of the wearable products. I use a Potential therapy machine, and a negative ion room purifier. A healthy cell in a petri dish produces 90 mv In your body they are around 30 mv + or -. When they drop below 20mv and below they get sick and die and are unable to rebuild below 50mv. The machine I have is connected to a pad about 18 inches square with silver wire inside and connected to the machine with silver wire. I sit or lay on the pad (insulated from the rest of the room) and my body is enveloped in a static field. I use High potential @90mv. for 1 hour, Negative potential @60mv for 1 hour, then I/F optical setting (a sine wave) for 1 hour. Without getting into a 20 minute post here is increases the ADP ADT cycle and allows your cells to rebuild. You can live tree weeks without food, three days without water, and around 15 seconds without the crebs cycle. Stat in touch and thank you again.
I would like to say thank you for this video and having suffering from dry ear disease I am looking forward to use this approach in my daily eye routine and I will let you know the out come.
My (no improvement) story I found out about Bates Method in July last year. I stopped wearing glasses and started practising (I wear glasses when driving and during lectures at university) . My prescription isn't big compared to the others who start with more than -3, I have L -0,5 and R -1,5 (and astigmatism in both eyes). I was doing palming, eye movements, near to far shifting, swinging. I was very optimistic and I was feeling that I see better. But then academic year started, I wasn't at home and I almost stopped doing exercises (I was practising very very rarely). Also it wasn't the best time for me, I was a little bit depressed. This summer I started again, there were some single days when I wasn't practising. I wasn't so much optimistic as last year, but I still believed I can see better, I was certain I have improved. So imagine my face four days ago when my eye doctor at the begining said that it seems I need stronger prescription in my left eye... Not so much, another additional -0,25, fortunately after further examination he decided that it is not so much necessary and I stayed with my current prescription -0,5 cyl-0,75 axis160. Now I even don't have willingness to practice and I am a little sad. PS. English isn't my native language, sorry for mistakes
Thanks for sharing your experience so far. Usually the exercises you listed are not enough to obtain full improvement. Most of the measurable improvements come during the vision building phase of vision training, which involves learning how to use an eye chart to stimulate more effortless accommodation. The exercises you listed are an excellent foundation to prepare you for the vision building phase. Have you had any experience with eye charts in your practice? Don't let your recent eye doctor visit get to you. Many eye doctors over-prescribe people, it's their job. They also usually don't set up an environment for successful seeing... oftentimes there is some sort of strain or stress instilled in the patient during the examination, which often leads to a worse score on the vision test. You mentioned that you 'felt' that you were seeing better... maybe you were because you were more relaxed or in a more relaxing environment. Your eyes weren't being examined, so they worked normally. When a stranger is shining a light in them they may have gone back to their old strain patterns and made your vision blurry again. You must understand that your eyes are living, breathing organs that change and your vision is a fluid phenomenon that is influenced by many internal and external factors. Speaking of the internal factors, you mentioned that the second time you attempted your vision practice you weren't as optimistic, but you were still doing your practices. If you're not fully engaged mentally, you may not see many results from the physical practices. Just doing the physical practices alone, without a certain level of mental optimism, joy, excitement or fun, will decrease the potency of the practices. Your mental outlook on your practice actually determines how well the practices work for you. So if you do decide to give it another shot (which I think you should since your prescription is low and you just started last year... I practiced for over 3 years) make sure you shift your attitude towards the practice, more so as a fun experiment you are doing with your eyes & vision rather than a difficult task that requires lots of hard work and effort. Hope that helps :)
I know a lot of people are skeptical about this. My vision is not too bad, but I would need glasses however I never went to get one. I started doing these relaxation techniques a couple days ago and to be honest I am doing them now because I find them very relaxing and my eyes do not hurt and are not as tired as they usually were. I incorporated palming into my daily mediation/chill out routine. I do feel improvement in my eyesight although I have not measured it properly yet.
+bugyesz That's what it's all about - incorporating these practices and habits into your preexisting daily routine and once you realize how good they feel they become very desirable and automatic. Great work and keep going with it and you'll prevent needing glasses in the future!
I have short site 3.0 on right eye and 3.5 on left I'm gonna try this from today I'll tell my results after 3 months Comment this if you see this after 3 months
@@stampsstamps8241 lmao thank you reminding I stopped doing it cause I really can't see anything like I am in school 1/3 of the time so I don't even have time to get em off and the other time I'm on my phone and glasses help me to protect from blue light so idk 😬
@@Chris-tl1khI understand, but try doing it aleast once in a week it might at least control your myopia/hypermetropia to some extent.😊 Take care. Have a great day !!
Thank you Nathan for this video, it is very important to watch. I just want to point out and add a couple of things that i took for my own vision improvement daily routine: 1) Your eyes and your brain connected to the rest of your body, specially - kidneys, liver, spine, neck... Don't forget about the rest of your body, i"m sure it needs to be taken care of. I am doing joint gymnastics at least once a day, like they show here ruclips.net/video/S2EsyHZalow/видео.html (sorry it's in Russian). 2) Keep up your mood ALWAYS!!! Always keep your spine straight, always smile (except when you relax), and be happy. A happy person is a healthy person. Catch yourself if you are in a bad mood, fix your spine and smile, think about something good and happy. Our emotions is a very strong part that influence our body, our life and our vision. 3) Feed your body in a proper way. Eat healthy, don't drink alcohol or any destructive stuff. don't smoke, learn to be happy without all the "helpful" stuff. 4) CREATE and not DESTROY. Always do something creative, think creative, see creative. It is all inside our heads, the way we think is the way we see. Again, these are the things that i took for myself, i am not trying to teach anybody how to live. Peace, health and happiness for you all! :)
Great advice! I should probably give up energy drinks. I heard the caffeine restricts the blood vessels and I would imagine blood flow is ultra important when it comes to the eyes.
Thank you for doing this video. Dr. Mercola talking about Bates method so i did a search and found your video. hope to do more practices and then work with you in the future.
I've been using glasses for reading for 30 yrs. Is the Bates method helpful for me? Being a Feldenkrais practitioner I really salute you for the way you teach. You actually incite learning. Great videos. Thank you for your generosity.
+ilan katz Thank you for your kind words. I understand that Feldenkrais can greatly compliment the Bates Method. Your background in that field will help you immensely in reactivating your visual system. A lot of the same principles apply - movement, relaxation, effortlessness, etc... The key to get your up-close vision back is relaxation.
Great video Nathan I really liked this. I will be starting the Bate's Method I have learned from this video tomorrow. I think I will give some morning yoga and meditation a go also. Regards, Rav.
Over the past year I have cut my prescription in half! From -2.5 and -1.5 for the past 10 years to -1.25 and -0.75! My astigmatism has also greatly reduced. I have not been as consistent as I could have been, but my goal is to be more consistent and be glasses free in 2024 😊 Thank you for the helpful video!
Those saying that it takes forever,yes it does take time but it does work and it is also totally free. You see, all this eye yoga is from Indian medicine so yeah it is slow. Slowly but surely your vision will be back
Agreed! The people who don't succeed are the ones who give up too soon. Those who get clear vision back naturally are the ones who stick with this for the long run. Good tip!
I've been doing it for 3 days and when I was looking at the eye sign on the computer, I couldn't see it, I started seeing small letters, I didn't believe it would happen, but it works
Thank you for good explanation video, practices and ideas. I like it and I believe if you do this simple approach you can restore your natural vision easily. Thanks a lot.
It seems to me nearly impossible to abandon contemporary tech like computer or phone today, because internet gives so much benefits of information (Wikipedia, books, Google, RUclips) and sometimes you really may even work in front of your computer all day (like programmers do), it complicates.
It's not about abandoning technology... it is about changing your vision habits when you're using technology. Blink more. Breathe more. Avoid eyestrain and facial muscle strain. Look away from your screen more frequently. Take more short breaks. Use blue-blocking softwares or glasses. Changing your habits can prevent the potential detrimental effect screens have on our eyes.
So for my first week of doing the bates method, my vision had improved SO MUCH! I was able to see the television screen from the other side of the room without squinting or straining. But unfortunately that same day i was checking instagram and got sucked into it and started binge watching things. And my eyes became bad again... I'm continuing the exercises, and not using techonology or other things that strain my eyes as much. If i do, i set a timer for 5minutes. After 5 minutes i get off.
Jovan S pretty good. I still have to focus on staying off screens unfortunately, 😅 but I’ve managed to get good grades in school by using these exercises (since I could finally see the board).
This was my first intro to you and your videos. I enjoyed it. My first intro to The Bates technique was rom Dr Mercola. I only watched his video and did not go further into techniques for relaxing my eye muscles. Since you offer many videos on the techniques I will watch them and begin my progress from a 30-year glasses user to a lot less is my goal. I cannot see far away and have to remove my glasses to use my phone or read from books.
Glad you're considering diving in deeper and taking the practices more seriously now. It's one thing to know about the Bates Method but it's another to actually do it and stick with it. Even after wearing glasses for 30 years, you can still retrain your eyes to see clearly without them in the distance. Keep taking them off for up close work, that's good. Consider using a pair of weaker prescription "training glasses" to encourage the healing process to happen faster. My next video will explain the concept of training glasses more, so stay tuned for that!
Loved your video - Thanks for the enlightenment - I was told about the Bates method by Dr Peter Glidden - Check him out, he is amazing: www.amazon.com/Attempt-Cure-Wholistic-Medicine-Naturopathic/dp/1534966080/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IOYBM58VMXMA&keywords=dr+peter+glidden+books&qid=1563107389&s=gateway&sprefix=Dr+Peter+Glidden%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1
Thank you sir for this valuable info We are also practising bates method it works While swinging we PUT PRAN MUDRA it works more guikly Then tratak a candle or a ghee diya iie lamp And shivnetra diyan Thankyou
Excellent video, excellent advice, thank you Nathan. I'm determined to have perfect vision, just starting out on the journey but very confident. I intend to combine the Bates method along with Urine Therapy, as had unbelievable results with UT in the past and am a strong believer. I have to say, after reading W.H. Bates book, I found it far too technical and detailed, almost impossible to follow. Sorry, that's just my personal viewpoint. Thanks again for a wonderful video.
That's why we started the Better Eyesight Podcast last summer, to read Dr. Bates' original writings, and discuss them with more modern language and updated examples, to make it easier to understand. Check it out - bettereyesightpodcast.com/
Hey Nathan, what an interesting video! When I started doing daily intermittent fasting and eating more omega 3, I noticed my eyesight got better. With this method I will try to get it even better. It's so great to learn how much you can do by using natural methods, rather than forcing the body into needing something that is bad in the long run. The palming seems calming after just trying it for ten minutes. Wow, this is very interesting. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Does the shape of your eye change as you achieve more relaxation? I feel the muscles in my eyes moving and it can feel uncomfortable. My eyes used to stick out more as I forced myself to see, but they now appear to sit further back in my socket and the white of my eye looks bigger and clearer. My vision hasn't become clearer yet, but i'm positive it will.
Yes, it is possible that by relaxing the chronic strain held in the muscles around your eyes that your eyes will start to assume a more natural round shape. Dr. Bates said that the #1 cause of myopia was "the strain to try and see clearly in the distance", which sounds exactly like what you said about forcing yourself to see. The Bates Method attempts to teach you a new way to focus far away, through RELAXATION instead of through STRAINING.
Okay I will do this for a few months (2-3 months) then get back to everyone I promise. I see many people not responding so I will be the one to give legit answers. My eyes are currently -7.50 which is bad. If you do read this I suggest trying it because think about this our generation are on tablets and phones and more focused on hard work and money and never consider relaxing until something bad happens or if the doctor says to. If you truly do what nathan says with a lower prescription it will make your eyes not become worse also thats not just all the diet with healthy greens and carrots and good fats will give your eyes the nutrients they need just like your heart and bones your eyes need nutrients to work at their best on top of the diet and lower prescription exercising will bring blood flow to your eyes as well and yet another thing is relaxing and doing the bates method will be another plus. Now think about it all of this will benefit you... the people and doctors saying it wont are just people who havent done it or are just lying because of what these “experts” say. Its common sense that all of these stuff will make your eyes better. Maybe not back to 20/20 but then again it depends on how dedicated and how bad your eyes are. I decided to do this because I admitted to myself that even if my vision does get a bit better im willing to work towards that because that just shows me that I can get better and better to a great eyesight. Anyways I will inform everyone in 2-3 months.
I started to need reading glasses and within a few weeks didn't need them. WOW! 😍😍😍😍😍😍The most aggravating part , like ALL natural healing methods, is when I tell people who need it about it, no one cares. lol Glad at least I continue to have the gift of my 20/20 vision in my 50's.
That's a great story Laura, thanks for sharing! I am happy to hear you were able to reclaim your natural vision and steer clear of reading glasses. You're an inspiration to others! And don't stress about those who don't seem to care about it... not everyone is ready or willing to learn and implement natural healing methods. Keep it up!
Hi, I’m a 32 years old woman. Used to wear glasses since age of 6. At age of 23, I got my lasik done when my power was -10L & -11R. After lasik, i still had residual power of -1R only. 9 years later my eyesight is -1.25L & 2.75R (left is constant for past 2 years but R got changed from -2 to -2.75). I’m an IT professional, so spend most of my time in front of computer. I’m totally disheartened right now because i took eye exam today only and i don’t see any end to my constant vision deterioration. Will this method help with my vision history and present work profile ? Even if i cant reduce the power of my glass, can i at least make it stop growing ? Please advice.
Sir my eye vision is really bad I have -6in both eyes myopia, I want to remove specs naturally I can't afford surgeries , does this method can help me to get rid of specs please reply please I feel uncomfortable in glasses
Hello, yes the Bates Method has helped people with -6 myopia and higher. Start slow and go one step at a time. It's all about relaxation, so prioritize your palming, swinging, sunning, etc. as ways to relax your eyes and mind. You could also consider experimenting with training glasses that are lower strength than -6, which might feel more comfortable as your vision improves naturally over time.
Guys this method is really awesome..I tried this and my power has decreased to 2.0 from 2.5 ..I had not did any of these exercisess.I just removed my glasses after seeing this video and did swinging exercise and nothing.. Believe me I felt the difference in one week.. Obviously u need some patience.. Thank you so much sir...
That's awesome! I like how you're keeping it simple... sometimes we can overthink this and overwhelm ourselves with too much "to do"... instead, just relax and keep swinging into clearer vision!
I just wanted to tell people that the Bates method really DOES work. Our family learned of it in the late 1950s from friends who were naturopaths. They used this method to rid the entire family of glasses. As far as I know, NONE of them wear glasses to this day--that's over 50 years. Even Dad, who was the naturopathic physician, who is in his early 90s--still eyeglass FREE,
Alethea Skinner
Alethea Skinner , will you tell me how can I contact the naturopath doctor you mentioned, I have been looking for so long! thank you so much!
I had -8 sight in my right eye would it work for me??
Yashwanth kumar Well, I had -8.25 and am down to -6.
If one eye is a lot worse than another you might have a lazy eye.
Try wearing an eye patch over the good eye, to make your lazy eye exercise more. You can start 15 a day and work your way up to two hours a day. Its a brain thing , ultimately the brain realizes that it can get input from both eyes.
1. Stretch & Yawn
(Stretch whole body and yawn the first thing in the morning)
2. Yogic eye movements
(Stretch up your eyes and stretch them muscles)
3. Nose Drawing
(Close eyes and imagine the tip of your nose drawing something)
4. Massage your eyes and face
(Try to relax your eyes and muscles)
5. Palming
(Rub your hands and put them flat on both of your eyes)
6. Long swing
(Try to get some air and start swinging your whole body. Keep your head moving simultaneously along with the body moving)
7. Sunning
(Get some sunlight and close your eyes facing toward the sun and relax. Don’t squint.)
8. More palming
9. Yoga and meditation (Try to relax)
10. Evening sunning
11. Night swinging
(Do it slow this time)
12. Long night palming
(Palm on your bed and put pillows on your elbow to relax. Palm long or to fall asleep)
REPEAT
Keep taking more vision practices and explore what you prefer or what fits into your schedule. There are other more methods than this video. Keep learning.
Never quit even if your eyesight got better. The principle of the Bates Method is to relax.
THANK YOU
Thank you so much for taking time to write this.. I've taken a screen shot to remember all the steps..!
You are awesome for doing this!! Thank you so much!
THANKS
This is helpful, thankyou
Hey guys. Bates method and exercises work. I used to have -2.75D on the left eye and -3.0D on the right eye. I followed Bates method and some other personalized exercises for the past 3 months and successfully reduced my left eye to -1.75D and right eye to -2.75D. I need to focus a little more on my right eye. But yeah these methods work. Try it for yourself. It just needs complete dedication and a healthy transformation in your lifestyle.
Ps: Believe in yourself. You can do it.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are experiencing success so far. Stick with it and it's only a matter of time until you achieve a glasses-free life!
But are you sure? Please I don't want to waste my time
Did you stop wearing glasses that is when you started the exercises?
Did you stop wearing glasses that is when you started the exercises?
Please give a reply.
Yep they work, I mainly do the swinging and palming daily and I have gotten some really great results with it. I just need to make sure I am consistent with it daily. Once you start you can’t stop because you become very aware of the strain you have on your eyes that you weren’t aware before. The pain sometimes becomes so intense you are forced into relaxation, when I learnt these techniques I couldn’t go back to seeing with glasses, seeing with strain.
You can't unlearn the truth once you see it and feel it with your own eyes 👀
after 4 months and following your exercises I got a great improvement my R was -2.5 now it's -2 my L was -2 now it's -1.75
I followed Dr leo angrat exricese for astigmatism Tibetan . and pulling thumps it is unbelievable my astigmatism in R eye was 2.00 now 1.75 L was 2.5 now 1.25
thank you for your hard work and simplifies all bates exercises.
Awesome, thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work and you'll keep seeing improvements :) Let me know if you need any help as you continue your vision practice.
Nathan Oxenfeld
is there any way to talk to you in private ?!!
Yes, integraleyesight.com/contact/
I offer initial online consultations and private vision lessons.
Mode Salah what exercices did you do specifically and how long for each one?
does it help to treat double vision as well?
For those who´s starting, you wont get any improvement spending all day in front a computer . u need spend more time outside, distant vision comes with distant vision.,
Sucks when you work all day in front of a computer :/
Sucks when your addicted to computer specially me .. but I try to do my best to go outside
yes people with myopia they need to spend time outside more
How long do I do this ?
Should I wear glasses when using computers ?
if we learn to be a natural human again, we will heal it all :) Thanks great video!
Agreed! I believe our natural state is one of health and harmony. Once we create an environment that enables that, the human body and mind rejoice and gets back into balance with nature.
Just throw your mobile phone computer laptop tab.
Well said ;)
That is such a beautiful line..
@@NathanOxenfeld what if only my left eye has a grade of -6.00 and then the right eye has 20/20 vision .. will I put an eye patch on my right eye to just exercise my left eye or will I exercise the both of them even if the only left eye has a grade??
I'm a highschool student so I made my eye yoga plan to be like this.
In the morning I'll wake up then take 3 huge yawns to moison up my eyes and stretch my muscles. Then afterwards I'll do palming while in bed.
When I leave for school I'll do some sunning and avoid using my glasses until I actually have to look at the board to takes notes.
When I go home I do some more palming, eat some carrots as a snack (since they're also good for your eyes). When I prepare to practice drawing, I place a purple water bottle far away so I can practicing viewing objects from far away as I take a few minute breaks from drawing.
When I'm ready to go to bed I'll do my final palming and sleep. Repeat.
This is my Bates Method schdule. Thanks Nathan!
+ParadockMW That sounds excellent! That's a great addition to the nose drawing. What you can also do is nose draw the purple water bottle off in the distance with your eyes closed, then nose draw it with your eyes open. See if picturing the water bottle clearly with your eyes closed helps you see it clearly with your eyes open. Thanks for sharing!
I'm just wondering if you have noticed a difference in Your Vision 2 years later ?... did you stay with the protocol or what ?
ParadockMW has this made any difference in your vision after 3 years.
ParadockMW has this improved your vision in 2019?
how is your eye sight now
Insha Allah, I'm gonna try these exercises. I really wanna get rid of these glasses!
You can do it! It just requires time, dedication, and fun!
hey I see it been 6 months did you get any results ?? pllz tell me sis I really want to try it
I'm going to be staring today hopefully It works🥺🙏🙏
@@사미라-r1u i wish it'll will work and please try to update for us
@@muslimbride20 I'll update in 1 month so 17 july and see any improvement and then hopefully by the end of the year there should be a massive improvement and then carry on till I get 20/20
Hi Nathan, i have been having painful and blurred vision and the light hurts so i came to check what help i can get to ease my eyes naturally, i came here and " thank god " i did, while watching i was doing some exercises u were showing and can feel some relief already, this is inspiring me to do this as a daily routine and thank u soo much for your time and sharing this vd with us. God bless u always in all u do. Just to let u know i have vitiligo which also affects the eyes with time but now i see the light with this program.. thank u
I did this when I was in high school and yes it works. I didn’t do all of them or did it super consistently but overtime my glasses prescription became too much and gave me headaches so when I got my eyes checked my eyesight did got better. But I got complacent over the years and my eyesight got worse. Time to get back on this exercise
Whoa! That's great that you already have your own personal success story as a foundation. I believe it will be easy for you to get back on track if you just focus on the basics - swinging, sunning, palming, visualizing, central fixation, peripheral awareness, shifting, blinking, relaxing... and stay tuned for some new "vision routine" videos coming out soon!
I have been finding the Better Eyesight Podcasts to be super helpful monthly reminders of the foundations of the Bates Methods directly from Dr. Bates' clinic 100 years ago! bettereyesightpodcast.com/
Super helpful for someone like me who is just beginning to struggle without knowing where my glasses are. Palming isn't just about darkness, it also inhibits the eye muscles while at the same time removing the stimulus.
I love reminding people that palming is not just about sitting in the dark... it's about enjoying their own beautiful inner vision.
This does work . I had been doing this for three months and my weaker left eye reduced from -4 to -3.5 . I used to patch my right eye and read from edge of blur of left eye in balcony in daylight. And I used to trace leaves and tree branches with both my eyes. And early morning I did swinging . And yes I wore 0.5 less spectacles.
3 months ago L -4 and R -1.5
Now L -3.5 and R -1.5
Where are you from
Were you using glasses at that time
Daily Routine : Total can be between 5 to 15 mins
Start the day with vision practise
1) Stretch & Yawn
A really big yawn
Stretch your body
2) Yogic Eye Movements
3) Nose Drawing
4) Eye masage/ Acupressurre/ Tapping
Around nose, eye, eye brows
5) Palming
6) Long Swing - 5/6 minutes
Step 1) Arms down Eyes Open
Step 2) Arms up Eyes Open
Step 3) Arms down Eyes Closed
7) Sunning
8) More Palming
9) Regular Yoga & Medidation
10) Evening Sunning
11) Night Swing - Regulat Long swing but very slow - 5/6 mins
12) Long Night Palimng
13) Vision Building (Reading eye charts) - middle of the day
Chandu Velamati a
Great Video clip! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you tried - Patlarny Quit Glasses Principle (should be on google have a look)? It is a great exclusive guide for Improving your Eyesight without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at last got amazing results with it.
Great video. It is very useful to me. Thank you sir
does it work ??? tell me details plz
Chandu Velamati I
I am so happy to share my experience about the eye exercises.
By doing exercise like swinging, shifting, sunning, long swing of Bates method from your videos. After start doing those exercises from one and half month. And i got improved my eye sight. Thank you so much.
Before staring exercise....
i checked last time on 6/4/2018
Right eye: spherical: -0.75 cylindrical: 0
left eye: spherical: -1.00 cylindrical: 0.50 axis: 40
one and half month after starting exercise
i checked again on 9/9/2018
Right eye: spherical: -0.25 cylindrical: 0
left eye: spherical: -0.50 cylindrical: negligible(they said not required).
******Thank you so much sir******
Wow! That's very impressive, thank you so much for sharing, you provide hope and inspiration to others who are working on improving their vision naturally. Looks like you'll be living glasses-free soon! Keep it up :)
Your mob.no.pls sir my no. 8360186410 from Chandigarh (u.t.) india
When did you wear specs routing this time?
Is it really works plz reply my left eye is spherical -2 , cylinders -1,axis 140.plz help me.my whatsapp no 9177005614.from india(andhrapradesh)
These exercises are part of my routine to energize and invigorate my entire body.
Yes! It's not just the eyes that benefit, but the entire body and mind.
Thank you for sharing this information! I have practiced for a day and my headache/dry eyes stopped. I had a headache yesterday and this morning, I did the nose drawing and the long swing. The headache started to go a way. The headache is gone now. I also had problems with my eyes being dry. I did the long swing through out the day and noticed that my eyes behaved as though I had placed eye drops in my eyes. Wow!
Awesome! These things helped my headaches disappear too. Keep it up!
I have been practicing daily better eye sight for several years, and as a result I no longer need glasses, and I live a more happier, relaxed life as a result of recognizing stress and eliminating it.
Wayne Ivey hello.. how many years plz?
Thank you such a clear and concise video, it's incredibly helpful. Of my 13 years of wearing glasses/contacts I find it insane that I am just now stumbling on this method.
I know, I felt the same way when I first discovered it. It's powerful information that deserves to be known by more people across the world!
Nathan you do an amazing job! This video helped me so much! I wrote it all down and will start practicing it! I already knew a lot about the bates method, but I did not yet get good results with it. I think your explanation is perfect for me to get back on track. Keep going with your videos, they are one of the best. Greetings from the netherlands!
Luc Flèddérus how's your eyes now?
As a followup to your very concisely outlined routine, I'd also recommend people to take digital sabbath days. It's not uncommon for most individuals today to be spending 40+ hours in front one form of screen or another, consuming not just our physical energy but also placing blockers on much needed mental breaks and relaxation. Digital Sabbaths can be flexibly interjected at any day of the week, or at any set frequency or duration to hopefully reset your sanity from technology. What are your thoughts on this, Nathan?
Amen!
good idea, I like the terminology
Following these exercises and wearing my prescription progressive/myopia glasses less and less, i went down from 100/125 with astigmatism to 25/50 no more astigmatism. If you google the Bates method, it's described as ineffective and controversial, but I'm here to say it worked for me! Forgot to say I'm now 52, stopped wearing glasses from age 45. I don't even know where my glasses are anymore. And when i had an eye check, the doc was impressed, said my eyes were still 'juicy' like a younger person's. I hope menopause won't affect it too much, when it comes.
Wow congrats! How long did it take for you to see results?
@@Ken_livingintheGlory Tbh i wasn't doing the exercises diligently/ consistently but only if my eyes got tired for some reason. I just mainly followed the advice of chucking the specs and not straining the eyes to see or read something. Just look calmly at it and adjust the light if needed. Worst case to use a magnifying glass if the print is too tiny, like on med bottles. I've always had the habit of using electronics in the dark before sleeping but seems it hasn't had a negative impact (yet). At age 46 the astigmatism was still there and i remember the doctor asking me if i already have corrective specs. I only realized that following Bates' advice was working when my vision grades were much lower at age 48 physical exam, and this was maintained at the age 50 exam (my last one).
L. A. Thank you for getting back to me! That’s awesome to hear the bates method worked for you since the doctor was confirming it by stating if you already had corrective specs. Appreciate the response. Hope your eyes stay sharp, clear and with clarity in the up coming years. God Bless you
Thank you Nathan for a great video concerning an approach that we should all incorporate into our daily routine. Amplifying the strength and health of our eyes which give us so much information. We rarely stop to think about that process and especially how we can take better care of one of our most precious senses and sources of information to our life experience. Thank you for a comprehensive approach to the health of our eyes! Excellent resource!
Hi Nathan! I have been following your videos and also practiced all the exercise you've sent me. Sorry for the lack of responses but I just want to thank you for your videos and all you do here my vision has been getting better and better!! I was a -4 with -2.5 astigmatism. And same as my husband. I haven't went to check with the optometrist yet but I no longer need to use glasses when I'm on the computer and I can pretty much read most of the street signs during the day. Still working on the night vision but this is very exciting!! So I just want to say thank :)
+Pandect Great job! I'm glad you are experience improvements from the practices. Keep up the good work and you'll keep seeing better and better. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any specific questions or need some additional guidance.
Hey how are you today?
Pandect can you plz share updates
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I need more information about this to try so my eyes can see better on small print in books an on my telephonecscreen
I am very happy with your videos! I have started doing the exercises mentioned and I feel much better with my vision. Before Christmas I felt blurry vision while chopping and cooking. I was a bit stressed with all the preparations and I was really in a panic. I didn't know what to do but by watching your videos and practicing I am full of hope of regaining my clear vision. You are a God sent.:) Thank you so very much. You are so much appreciated.:)
Hi can you share hows your eyes right now?
really
5 years later your still responding to comments hopeful to try your exercises and limit my time on my pc, because many times ive found ive spent hours on end by accideng online a day (causing eye strain) other than that im hopeful thanks nathan
Yes, I take pride in reading and responding to as many comments as I can, even though there are a lot of them! I appreciate you taking the time to learn this stuff. I'm guilty of spending too much time on screens as well, but keep staying aware of your vision habits and taking care of your eyes, and you'll succeed in the long run!
I knew about these practices few months ago and I tried some times but not everyday.
Now that I see your videos and specific exercises and explained sow well, sounds easy and fun.
I already start and I going to put all my efforts into this to get my vision back.
Thank you so much I appreciate your help and advice.
+Elizabeth Delgado Yes, the practice really starts to yield results when you make it a daily routine, just like how you brush your teeth twice a day to maintain your oral health, you can do these simple vision practices twice a day to maintain your visual health. The results are even better when you make it fun and interesting!
Hows your eye?
I will try these exercises because I really hate my glasses, thanx Nathan...The scenery behind you is gorgeous...
I know, I hope to move back to Western North Carolina in 2019 :)
How did it go
Nathan. Thank you very much for doing this vlog. Very powerful & easy to understand. Be proud of your work.
Cheers.
Thanks for your instruction. I'm going to start on it today.
update?
update plox
Freddie Rabuse This is 2 years later,, I want to know if this helped you a lot. It would be greatly appreciated if you reply back.
how was your vision?
Thank you so much for this.!!!! I almost have a perfect vision with this. I do a lot of focus near and far, look at nature, clouds, green stuff,tree, palming occasionally sunning. All in less than 2weeks!! I have like 200-250 spec power. But in a few years I didnt really wear spec. So my eyessoght kinda stagnant. Dont really see many thing but can function. But now alhamdulillah 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I do this with Mr Austin exercise. Also stretching eyes right left all that. But Bates method really 2 helpful. Before I use to do some eye exercises but the impact is kinda late I lost motivation to continue 😅
I came across the Bates method years ago but never put it into practice. Time to start implementing! Thanks for the video
Sometimes the timing isn't right when you first encounter it... but it sounds like the time is right for you now! Good luck and have fun with it :)
O. James, doing the practices twice a day is great. The flickering you notice after palming is normal too, I experience that sometimes as my eyes are readjusting from the darkness to the light. Sometimes I notice something similar when I start palming as my eyes are going from light to dark. Just keep noticing and staying relaxed throughout.
+Yash Singh sure man
hey man. does this really work if I have very very bad eyesight. I can barely see anything now threw my left eye. I'm trying my beat man.
hey man. does this really work if I have very very bad eyesight. I can barely see anything now threw my left eye. I'm trying my best man.
If you do it every day for 5 years then your eyes will have improved. Maybe not perfect, but better nonetheless.
+one in a million thank you. five years sound like a lot but my eyesight has no price.
Thank you very much Nathan and all who listed the steps and gave advice.
Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Lovely presentation. Integrity and authenticity. Friendly and helpful. Thank you. Bless you for your care
The basic routine as a starting point was very helpful, thank you!
Oh I'm glad to hear this presentation of practices helped you get started :)
Tonight I will master the Bates method
I got it lmao 😂
Hi Nathan, I am enjoying your video's and have practiced the exercises on and off throughout the years but not consistently.... thank you for the reminder. I do healing therapies including Reiki in which you cup the hands when working on the eyes, I try and give myself Reiki every morning, but now I shall do all the exercises first and then Reiki. Thank you so much for spending time to help others, you are a healer in your own right. Namaste
I'l start eyes exercises today. In 3 months I'll come back here to tell you if it worked.
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im also starting eye exercises lets see if i can make a difference in my vision
Update?
Thanks Nathan this will change my life
thank you so much for being here .... for creating these videos and helping so many of us people globally.... I am going to start using some of these methods to help dog's / animals eyes to heal.... animals are telepathic and they understand humans.... (Im also an cosmic energy healer and teacher) . Much gratitude, you are a wonderful teacher.... sending you and your team much light and loving energy. all the best to you Nathan.
Thank you for commenting and for your kind words. Be well!
Thank you very much, I am doing some of these exercices and my dry eyes are not so dry any more, and as a bonus I am seeing a little better and its only ten days now that I began the exercices.
Alex
That's awesome! Keep up the good work and you'll continue to obtain benefits and improvements in your vision :)
Thank you .
Okay, I'm on board. Love your teaching style. I am committing to this practice for the next year. I am so happy to find your channel and looking forward to growing back eyesight back STRONG. Thank you!
did you notice any difference after one year?
What happened
Great video! The mindset behind the practice... it changes everything.
Absolutely! That makes all the difference in the world. I'm glad you have realized that.
You talked about palming and the great thing about darkness....what about wearing an eye mask in your sleep? Would that be good?
Video is thorough with great tips. Thank you for the step-by-step modeling!
Thank you for the information, this is the first time I've heard about this but I'm doing some of the strategies you just mentioned, I figured out on my own.. I have early cataracts in both eyes and AMD in my right. But my vision is slowly beginning to improve. I'm also using negative ion therapy. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching. Keep us updated with your progress, or let me know if you need any help along the way!
@Steven Martin I have done a lot of research and it seems to be helping (so far) When I stay with the program and don't get lazy and blow it off for a couple days. Hang in there.
@Steven Martin Thank you for the information. I don't use any of the wearable products. I use a Potential therapy machine, and a negative ion room purifier. A healthy cell in a petri dish produces 90 mv In your body they are around 30 mv + or -. When they drop below 20mv and below they get sick and die and are unable to rebuild below 50mv. The machine I have is connected to a pad about 18 inches square with silver wire inside and connected to the machine with silver wire. I sit or lay on the pad (insulated from the rest of the room) and my body is enveloped in a static field. I use High potential @90mv. for 1 hour, Negative potential @60mv for 1 hour, then I/F optical setting (a sine wave) for 1 hour. Without getting into a 20 minute post here is increases the ADP ADT cycle and allows your cells to rebuild. You can live tree weeks without food, three days without water, and around 15 seconds without the crebs cycle. Stat in touch and thank you again.
Thank you so very much Nathan I shall look at the podcast with pleasure on eye pressure.Thank you Patricia
Tapping also, around each eye seems beneficial.
Yes indeed, I am a big fan of tapping!
I would like to say thank you for this video and having suffering from dry ear disease I am looking forward to use this approach in my daily eye routine and I will let you know the out come.
My (no improvement) story
I found out about Bates Method in July last year. I stopped wearing glasses and started practising (I wear glasses when driving and during lectures at university) . My prescription isn't big compared to the others who start with more than -3, I have L -0,5 and R -1,5 (and astigmatism in both eyes). I was doing palming, eye movements, near to far shifting, swinging. I was very optimistic and I was feeling that I see better. But then academic year started, I wasn't at home and I almost stopped doing exercises (I was practising very very rarely). Also it wasn't the best time for me, I was a little bit depressed.
This summer I started again, there were some single days when I wasn't practising. I wasn't so much optimistic as last year, but I still believed I can see better, I was certain I have improved. So imagine my face four days ago when my eye doctor at the begining said that it seems I need stronger prescription in my left eye... Not so much, another additional -0,25, fortunately after further examination he decided that it is not so much necessary and I stayed with my current prescription -0,5 cyl-0,75 axis160.
Now I even don't have willingness to practice and I am a little sad.
PS. English isn't my native language, sorry for mistakes
Thanks for sharing your experience so far. Usually the exercises you listed are not enough to obtain full improvement. Most of the measurable improvements come during the vision building phase of vision training, which involves learning how to use an eye chart to stimulate more effortless accommodation. The exercises you listed are an excellent foundation to prepare you for the vision building phase. Have you had any experience with eye charts in your practice?
Don't let your recent eye doctor visit get to you. Many eye doctors over-prescribe people, it's their job. They also usually don't set up an environment for successful seeing... oftentimes there is some sort of strain or stress instilled in the patient during the examination, which often leads to a worse score on the vision test. You mentioned that you 'felt' that you were seeing better... maybe you were because you were more relaxed or in a more relaxing environment. Your eyes weren't being examined, so they worked normally. When a stranger is shining a light in them they may have gone back to their old strain patterns and made your vision blurry again. You must understand that your eyes are living, breathing organs that change and your vision is a fluid phenomenon that is influenced by many internal and external factors.
Speaking of the internal factors, you mentioned that the second time you attempted your vision practice you weren't as optimistic, but you were still doing your practices. If you're not fully engaged mentally, you may not see many results from the physical practices. Just doing the physical practices alone, without a certain level of mental optimism, joy, excitement or fun, will decrease the potency of the practices. Your mental outlook on your practice actually determines how well the practices work for you. So if you do decide to give it another shot (which I think you should since your prescription is low and you just started last year... I practiced for over 3 years) make sure you shift your attitude towards the practice, more so as a fun experiment you are doing with your eyes & vision rather than a difficult task that requires lots of hard work and effort.
Hope that helps :)
I know a lot of people are skeptical about this. My vision is not too bad, but I would need glasses however I never went to get one. I started doing these relaxation techniques a couple days ago and to be honest I am doing them now because I find them very relaxing and my eyes do not hurt and are not as tired as they usually were. I incorporated palming into my daily mediation/chill out routine. I do feel improvement in my eyesight although I have not measured it properly yet.
+bugyesz That's what it's all about - incorporating these practices and habits into your preexisting daily routine and once you realize how good they feel they become very desirable and automatic. Great work and keep going with it and you'll prevent needing glasses in the future!
I have short site 3.0 on right eye and 3.5 on left I'm gonna try this from today I'll tell my results after 3 months
Comment this if you see this after 3 months
Please do share your results !! It would be really useful !! 😃
@@stampsstamps8241 lmao thank you reminding I stopped doing it cause I really can't see anything like I am in school 1/3 of the time so I don't even have time to get em off and the other time I'm on my phone and glasses help me to protect from blue light so idk 😬
@@Chris-tl1khI understand, but try doing it aleast once in a week it might at least control your myopia/hypermetropia to some extent.😊
Take care. Have a great day !!
@@stampsstamps8241 ok I'll do it remind me after 3 months lol
@@Chris-tl1kh sure !! 😊
I believe that sungazing in the sunrise hrs and sunset is very very beneficial.
This Sounds Relaxing 😊 I'm Going To Start Doing This Routine.😉Thank-you {NATHAN} 😎
You're a good teacher
Thank you Nathan for this video, it is very important to watch. I just want to point out and add a couple of things that i took for my own vision improvement daily routine:
1) Your eyes and your brain connected to the rest of your body, specially - kidneys, liver, spine, neck... Don't forget about the rest of your body, i"m sure it needs to be taken care of. I am doing joint gymnastics at least once a day, like they show here ruclips.net/video/S2EsyHZalow/видео.html (sorry it's in Russian).
2) Keep up your mood ALWAYS!!! Always keep your spine straight, always smile (except when you relax), and be happy. A happy person is a healthy person. Catch yourself if you are in a bad mood, fix your spine and smile, think about something good and happy.
Our emotions is a very strong part that influence our body, our life and our vision.
3) Feed your body in a proper way. Eat healthy, don't drink alcohol or any destructive stuff. don't smoke, learn to be happy without all the "helpful" stuff.
4) CREATE and not DESTROY. Always do something creative, think creative, see creative. It is all inside our heads, the way we think is the way we see.
Again, these are the things that i took for myself, i am not trying to teach anybody how to live. Peace, health and happiness for you all! :)
Good remainder, thank you!
Great advice! I should probably give up energy drinks. I heard the caffeine restricts the blood vessels and I would imagine blood flow is ultra important when it comes to the eyes.
Thank you for doing this video. Dr. Mercola talking about Bates method so i did a search and found your video. hope to do more practices and then work with you in the future.
Thank you for sharing this information!
I've been using glasses for reading for 30 yrs. Is the Bates method helpful for me?
Being a Feldenkrais practitioner I really salute you for the way you teach. You actually incite learning. Great videos. Thank you for your generosity.
+ilan katz Thank you for your kind words. I understand that Feldenkrais can greatly compliment the Bates Method. Your background in that field will help you immensely in reactivating your visual system. A lot of the same principles apply - movement, relaxation, effortlessness, etc... The key to get your up-close vision back is relaxation.
Great video Nathan I really liked this. I will be starting the Bate's Method I have learned from this video tomorrow. I think I will give some morning yoga and meditation a go also. Regards, Rav.
What is the result
Over the past year I have cut my prescription in half! From -2.5 and -1.5 for the past 10 years to -1.25 and -0.75! My astigmatism has also greatly reduced. I have not been as consistent as I could have been, but my goal is to be more consistent and be glasses free in 2024 😊 Thank you for the helpful video!
Wow! Keep up the good work 👍👁️
Did you only follow these exercises or did you read and practice methods from his book
Those saying that it takes forever,yes it does take time but it does work and it is also totally free. You see, all this eye yoga is from Indian medicine so yeah it is slow. Slowly but surely your vision will be back
Agreed! The people who don't succeed are the ones who give up too soon. Those who get clear vision back naturally are the ones who stick with this for the long run. Good tip!
@@NathanOxenfeld yes i am improving :)
As for palming, I think it works with our body's energy....something similar with Qi-Gong
Agreed! That's why I think palming is always more powerful than just using a blindfold or eye mask.
I've been doing it for 3 days and when I was looking at the eye sign on the computer, I couldn't see it, I started seeing small letters, I didn't believe it would happen, but it works
Wow! That's amazing in just 3 days, imagine what you can achieve in 3 months or 3 years! Keep it up :)
@@NathanOxenfeld thank you very much, I believe my eyes will be better
@@songs3280can you update how it worked so far?
Thank you for good explanation video, practices and ideas. I like it and I believe if you do this simple approach you can restore your natural vision easily. Thanks a lot.
It seems to me nearly impossible to abandon contemporary tech like computer or phone today, because internet gives so much benefits of information (Wikipedia, books, Google, RUclips) and sometimes you really may even work in front of your computer all day (like programmers do), it complicates.
It's not about abandoning technology... it is about changing your vision habits when you're using technology. Blink more. Breathe more. Avoid eyestrain and facial muscle strain. Look away from your screen more frequently. Take more short breaks. Use blue-blocking softwares or glasses. Changing your habits can prevent the potential detrimental effect screens have on our eyes.
Nathat i appreciate it! Much love from south korea brah
Thanks for watching and thanks for leaving a comment! Hello from the USA!
The best video ever!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!
Crucial is having a Snellen on the wall. You must pass the 20/40 line to judge inital success. Include in your routine for objective success.
So for my first week of doing the bates method, my vision had improved SO MUCH! I was able to see the television screen from the other side of the room without squinting or straining. But unfortunately that same day i was checking instagram and got sucked into it and started binge watching things. And my eyes became bad again... I'm continuing the exercises, and not using techonology or other things that strain my eyes as much. If i do, i set a timer for 5minutes. After 5 minutes i get off.
how is your eyes right now did it improve?
Marina, how is your vision now? Please answer.
Jovan S pretty good. I still have to focus on staying off screens unfortunately, 😅 but I’ve managed to get good grades in school by using these exercises (since I could finally see the board).
@@marinara_zauce5666 great, and did you perhaps go to an eye doctor to check your diopter?
Jovan S no I haven’t actually. Would be interesting to find out tho
This was my first intro to you and your videos. I enjoyed it. My first intro to The Bates technique was rom Dr Mercola. I only watched his video and did not go further into techniques for relaxing my eye muscles. Since you offer many videos on the techniques I will watch them and begin my progress from a 30-year glasses user to a lot less is my goal. I cannot see far away and have to remove my glasses to use my phone or read from books.
Glad you're considering diving in deeper and taking the practices more seriously now. It's one thing to know about the Bates Method but it's another to actually do it and stick with it. Even after wearing glasses for 30 years, you can still retrain your eyes to see clearly without them in the distance. Keep taking them off for up close work, that's good. Consider using a pair of weaker prescription "training glasses" to encourage the healing process to happen faster. My next video will explain the concept of training glasses more, so stay tuned for that!
What is the result
So, let's start this thing from today.
I will keep updating ya'll ❤
Starting Day : *12 June*
4 days after you
Started 2 days ago
How's everybody doing? Keeping up with a little eye care routine every day?
Loved your video - Thanks for the enlightenment - I was told about the Bates method by Dr Peter Glidden - Check him out, he is amazing:
www.amazon.com/Attempt-Cure-Wholistic-Medicine-Naturopathic/dp/1534966080/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IOYBM58VMXMA&keywords=dr+peter+glidden+books&qid=1563107389&s=gateway&sprefix=Dr+Peter+Glidden%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1
I just finished bates book.
I might be learning from you now ☺
Yay! I love it when people go straight to the source of this material. I am honored to get to carry the Bates Method on into the 21st Century!
Great video....😀
Killer video mate youspeak very well. Really emjoyed it so thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you sir for this valuable info
We are also practising bates method it works
While swinging we PUT PRAN MUDRA it works more guikly
Then tratak a candle or a ghee diya iie lamp
And shivnetra diyan
Thankyou
Thank you for uploading. I will be incorporating these exercises as part of my daily routine.
Me learning outside
Neighbors:that weirdo again
Haha! They're just jealous that you know how to take care of your eyes and they don't ;)
Thank you for this informative video. Great practical eye methods I can implement!
I just want to say.. watching eyesight subliminal could help your eyes while u do those exercises. I recommend akuo subliminal.
Agreed!
Thanks for sharing your experience. That's very helpful. I'm excited to do it everyday to improve my eyesight.
How is it going for you? I just saw this video today and will give it a try, just reading up on it some more , before I start!
Mary Luzuriaga update?
Excellent video, excellent advice, thank you Nathan. I'm determined to have perfect vision, just starting out on the journey but very confident. I intend to combine the Bates method along with Urine Therapy, as had unbelievable results with UT in the past and am a strong believer. I have to say, after reading W.H. Bates book, I found it far too technical and detailed, almost impossible to follow. Sorry, that's just my personal viewpoint. Thanks again for a wonderful video.
That's why we started the Better Eyesight Podcast last summer, to read Dr. Bates' original writings, and discuss them with more modern language and updated examples, to make it easier to understand. Check it out - bettereyesightpodcast.com/
Hey Nathan, what an interesting video! When I started doing daily intermittent fasting and eating more omega 3, I noticed my eyesight got better. With this method I will try to get it even better. It's so great to learn how much you can do by using natural methods, rather than forcing the body into needing something that is bad in the long run. The palming seems calming after just trying it for ten minutes. Wow, this is very interesting.
Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hur gick det för dig. Har din syn blivit bättre med batesmetoden?
@@adventure09 Jag har faktiskt inte tillämpat den tillräckligt, så jag har inget vettigt svar. Tyvärr. Hoppas det finns nån som kan ge bättre svar.
15:36 very inspiring
Did it help u
Thank you for your guidance in eye care.. .
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Nice routine, do you think you could add a quick summary and list the main steps in the description?
Great channel and focus to the topic 🙏💜 Bliss you
Does the shape of your eye change as you achieve more relaxation? I feel the muscles in my eyes moving and it can feel uncomfortable. My eyes used to stick out more as I forced myself to see, but they now appear to sit further back in my socket and the white of my eye looks bigger and clearer. My vision hasn't become clearer yet, but i'm positive it will.
Yes, it is possible that by relaxing the chronic strain held in the muscles around your eyes that your eyes will start to assume a more natural round shape. Dr. Bates said that the #1 cause of myopia was "the strain to try and see clearly in the distance", which sounds exactly like what you said about forcing yourself to see. The Bates Method attempts to teach you a new way to focus far away, through RELAXATION instead of through STRAINING.
Do u have 20/20 vision now?
Really helpful presentation
thank you!!!!!!!! Was looking regards eyesight and this came up GREAT!!!!
How did it go
Okay I will do this for a few months (2-3 months) then get back to everyone I promise. I see many people not responding so I will be the one to give legit answers. My eyes are currently -7.50 which is bad. If you do read this I suggest trying it because think about this our generation are on tablets and phones and more focused on hard work and money and never consider relaxing until something bad happens or if the doctor says to. If you truly do what nathan says with a lower prescription it will make your eyes not become worse also thats not just all the diet with healthy greens and carrots and good fats will give your eyes the nutrients they need just like your heart and bones your eyes need nutrients to work at their best on top of the diet and lower prescription exercising will bring blood flow to your eyes as well and yet another thing is relaxing and doing the bates method will be another plus. Now think about it all of this will benefit you... the people and doctors saying it wont are just people who havent done it or are just lying because of what these “experts” say. Its common sense that all of these stuff will make your eyes better. Maybe not back to 20/20 but then again it depends on how dedicated and how bad your eyes are. I decided to do this because I admitted to myself that even if my vision does get a bit better im willing to work towards that because that just shows me that I can get better and better to a great eyesight. Anyways I will inform everyone in 2-3 months.
I love this! Let us know how it’s going and let me know if you need any help or motivation along your journey 👁
any progress?
Any progress
You aren't replying....is there any progress?
4 years later…??
I started to need reading glasses and within a few weeks didn't need them. WOW! 😍😍😍😍😍😍The most aggravating part , like ALL natural healing methods, is when I tell people who need it about it, no one cares. lol Glad at least I continue to have the gift of my 20/20 vision in my 50's.
That's a great story Laura, thanks for sharing! I am happy to hear you were able to reclaim your natural vision and steer clear of reading glasses. You're an inspiration to others! And don't stress about those who don't seem to care about it... not everyone is ready or willing to learn and implement natural healing methods. Keep it up!
thank you so very much
does it work??
Very nice presentation with a great, flowing delivery.
Hi, I’m a 32 years old woman. Used to wear glasses since age of 6. At age of 23, I got my lasik done when my power was -10L & -11R. After lasik, i still had residual power of -1R only. 9 years later my eyesight is -1.25L & 2.75R (left is constant for past 2 years but R got changed from -2 to -2.75).
I’m an IT professional, so spend most of my time in front of computer.
I’m totally disheartened right now because i took eye exam today only and i don’t see any end to my constant vision deterioration.
Will this method help with my vision history and present work profile ?
Even if i cant reduce the power of my glass, can i at least make it stop growing ?
Please advice.
Same situation, i spend over 8 hours of my time in front of computer for work
How's your eyesight now?
Thank you Nathan for this information. I will give this a try.
Sir my eye vision is really bad I have -6in both eyes myopia, I want to remove specs naturally I can't afford surgeries , does this method can help me to get rid of specs please reply please I feel uncomfortable in glasses
Hello, yes the Bates Method has helped people with -6 myopia and higher. Start slow and go one step at a time. It's all about relaxation, so prioritize your palming, swinging, sunning, etc. as ways to relax your eyes and mind. You could also consider experimenting with training glasses that are lower strength than -6, which might feel more comfortable as your vision improves naturally over time.
@@NathanOxenfeld thank you
Guys this method is really awesome..I tried this and my power has decreased to 2.0 from 2.5 ..I had not did any of these exercisess.I just removed my glasses after seeing this video and did swinging exercise and nothing.. Believe me I felt the difference in one week.. Obviously u need some patience.. Thank you so much sir...
Are you from india ?
@@RameshRamesh-zf8wv Ya bro.. Tamil Nadu..
@@RameshRamesh-zf8wv Jst follow the exercises it will get cured.. I don't have permanent number so..
@@sukanthkumar882 ok
That's awesome! I like how you're keeping it simple... sometimes we can overthink this and overwhelm ourselves with too much "to do"... instead, just relax and keep swinging into clearer vision!
great video; btw, the palming also transfers qi into the eye...
huh?
Qi...chinese word for 'energy' or the life force also known as Prana in Indian vedic texts. It is sometimes written as Chi...like in Tai Chi :)
Oh, so it's religious bullshit.
Roger, thanks.
Actually Tai Chi is Martial Arts in disguise. No religion involved at all...
+Marc Jespersen roger, roger