Better Eyesight without Glasses [Paperback]

William H. Bates (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2005

A revised edition of a self-help handbook, first published in 1919, which outlines the Bates method of retraining eyes, using exercises which relax the eye muscles and then retrain them to focus efficiently and without strain. Includes a pull-out wall chart.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Orient Paperbacks (March 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8122200214
• ISBN-13: 978-8122200218
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lacks clear prescription, February 11, 2008

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Maxim Masiutin (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Better Eyesight without Glasses (Paperback)

This is a very interesting book, it explains a lot of things related to the eyesight, but lacks clear prescriptions for the reader how to apply Bates' method on practice. There are no easily heard or seen descriptions of the exercises that the individual should perform to improve the function of eye.

Sometimes the book is incomplete or perplexing, but it has enough liveliness, humor, and variety.

If you are about to improve your eyesight, I would have recommended to read this book first to understand the framework, and then proceed to another books which are based on the Bates method but have sound explanations of what actually the patient have to do, e.g. "The natural way to better eyesight" by J.I. Rodale, "Conscious Seeing" by R. Kaplan, "How to improve your eyes" by M. D., Corbett, "Improve Your Vision Without Glasses or Contact Lenses" by S. M. Beresford, and so forth.

But do not take the Bates' method as a substitute for professional medical consultations. Some of the eye problems may be caused by diseases that can only be diagnosed by a qualified practitioner. Both approaches: Bates' and official health care should be considered.

3.0 out of 5 stars Less interesting than I thought it would be....., February 28, 2011

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Francisca (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Eyesight without Glasses (Paperback)

William Bates is the father of natural eye therapy but this book disappointed me. I think that like a lot of other books maybe the writers should write two books, one for those who are only interested in improving their eye sight and another one for professionals. Lots of repetitions don't help either! William Bates introduced a great method but maybe he should have found someone to translate it into words. His wife seems to have written the last version but again, maybe she was not the best choice! For someone who wishes to see results this is maybe not the right book! Having said this all the methods to improve eyesight are fascinating!

5.0 out of 5 stars Better eyessight, February 17, 2009

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G. Ramaley "Trusting In Christ" (SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Better Eyesight without Glasses (Paperback)

My father used this book 30 years ago to get rid of his glasses, he was leagally blind without them. I have over the years given it to many friends who have had different levels of help with it from not having to get stronger glasses to not having to get glasses. I use some exercises from it to keep my eyes in shape.