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by Jacob Liberman (Author) "YOU ARE about to embark on a remarkable journey into clearing your inner and outer vision..." (more)
Key Phrases: vision improvement process, natural vision improvement, effortless learning, Open Focus, Plus Lenses, Open Living (more...)
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Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. Illustrations.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press; First Paperback Edition edition (November 14, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0517886049
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517886045
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,329 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great book - I as well would like to see an online group, July 12, 1999
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The book reiterated other eye exercises and mental insights I had read previously, but there cannot be enough books out there on this subject. I practiced the techniques, and stopped my vision from getting worse. My prescription was -7.50 in both eyes, and was getting worse at about -.25 every year or so. Not only did I stop my eyes from getting worse, I reversed them, and I am now at a -7.25 prescription. I have plateaued at this level, but must admit, I have not been exercising my eyes as vigorously as when I first started. I have had problems finding an eye doctor that supports this method of treatment. In fact, when my presciption went down and I told him what I had been doing, he totally blew me off, and told me that the previous doctor must have examined my eyes wrong and given me too strong of a prescription.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive experience..., August 5, 2005
First off I will simply say that this is, in my experience, an excellent book on the topic of the deeper nature of eye-sight and why (in many cases) it deteriorates.

In order to help you, the reader of this review, gain a little insight into the nature of the main emphasis of this book I wish to share with you a couple of personal experiences.

I was prescribed reading glasses when I was 15. At that time I intuitively felt into "why do people end up with deteriorated eyesight?" -- why is my eye-sight failing?. Intuitively I knew that in most instances it was literally the result of "not wanting to see" something within my world and/or within myself. Within less than six months I no longer needed my glasses and now can't wear them (as they no longer "correct" my vision, but distort it).

About 8 years ago I met a friend of mine when she was 22. She had thick glasses that she had to wear at all times if she was to see much in her world. She'd had them since age 6. They got stronger and stronger every few years. She was convinced (like most people) that this was "normal" and she'd have these for the rest of her life. In talking to her about matters of health and healing, I mentioned that I felt her challenged eye-sight was the result of her not wishing to see something from her childhood. I felt it was related to her father. (Perhaps I qualify that comment by saying that, among other things, I work as an intuitive healer).

She thought this idea to be quite ridiculous. A few days later we went to a 2nd hand book store. I found in there the book I am now reviewing. After flicking through it I quickly recognised that Liberman had very similar views on eyesight to myself. I bought it and gave it to my partner to read. I also read it myself. Within no more than 4 weeks after reading this book she has not worn her glasses since. She had to literally throw them away as they were no longer a suitable prescription. She has been reading, driving, living, etc., without all glasses every since (that was 8 years ago).

I will add that she didn't have to do much in the way of eye exercises. She did learn and practice doing what Liberman calls "Open Focus". This is, however, a good practice for all people -- glasses or not. It simply involves relaxing ones focus so that it is not drilling down onto the object/view at hand, but rather takes in the entire field of ones vision at all times (at least, whilst in open focus,,, which can become an ongoing way of viewing the world).

I am not suggesting that all people who read this book will have the same results as my friend. I am suggesting that it is entirely possible though. The probability of this will, however, depend on you and how ready and willing you are to see the world in a new way. What I do wish to share with you is that what Liberman explores in this book is, in my experience, an accurate view of the metaphysical aspect of eyesight and vision.

For people that rigidly adhere to a purely physical/materialist view of the world they might find this book is not compatible with their world view. If, however, you are open to the time-honoured perspective that there is "far more to life than meets the eye" then this book is written in such a way, and presented in such a way, that I am sure you will find it of great value. Liberman has a great deal of experience in this field... both as a trained optomitrist and as someone that broke away from the conventions of that profession and has since helped many people free themselves from the need to wear glasses.

I give this book my highest recommendation to anyone with poor eye sight, who is genuinely open to and interested in taking on a deeper understanding of the nature human of eye sight, and to then literally "take your glasses off and see". In my experience, this is a fantastic book.

I wish you all the best success in regaining your precious eye-sight.

Jonathan Evatt
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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opener - A Must for Everyone With Corrective Eyeware, October 31, 2001
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I have been into behavioral optometry and natural vision therapy for the last 6 months or so and I have found this book to be excellent in explaining the causitive nature and subsequent corrective techniques for the various eye disorders. I am myopic and have been wearing glasses since I was 14. After 6 months of eye exercises and relaxation techniques I have reduced my prescription by 5 dioptors (from -4.50 to -3.25). I still have a ways to go but this is exhilerating because there is hope that I need not be a visual cripple the rest of my life. For those people that want to rid themselves of their eye crutches, this book is an excellent tool in helping achieve that goal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good resource for people who wnat to improve vision naturally
My behavioral optometrist had this book in his office, and when I could finally read again, it was one of the ones on my list. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Laura Bruno

5.0 out of 5 stars 33% improivement from just reading this book!
I read this many years ago and upon completion, visited my local optometrist for my annual visit. Prior to the visit, my glasses were -2. Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. B. Hayes

3.0 out of 5 stars Anybody Can Write a Book....
Anybody can write a book about anything. That does not make it true. Many authors site patients that they have healed. Those ancedotes are not necessarily true. Read more
Published on January 17, 2007 by 70's Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a gift for everone using glasses
This book is written from knowledge and experience. Jacob takes the Bates Method, adds plenty of his own experience and explains it in a way that you cannot ignore. Read more
Published on June 10, 2006 by HazelR

5.0 out of 5 stars Best yet
I almost didn't buy this book based on a review. So I am writing to say that this is the best book on vision I have read yet. Read more
Published on February 26, 2006 by C. Fabricius

3.0 out of 5 stars A really mixed bag of tricks
This is a very interesting book. It shed some light on the limitation of optometry. But, it replaces with a lot of alternative advice that is inaccurate. Read more
Published on May 31, 2003 by Gaetan Lion

5.0 out of 5 stars good, but not all there is
Liberman's an optometrist who realized the truths of vision and glasses that are obvious to anyone who takes the time to study the topic, and consequently he changed his ways of... Read more
Published on June 21, 2001 by Dave K

4.0 out of 5 stars Take Off Your Glasses and See
I really liked this book. He talks about "open focus" where one can look at the world more softly and openly. Read more
Published on July 11, 2000 by Christine Hagerty

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GREAT GREAT
It's too bad that not many people are willing to do what it takes for true health! Maybe in 10 years or so will these techniques be widely practaced. Read more
Published on March 15, 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Hot Air
Dr. Liberman sounds like a caring person who believes in his untested theories. However, theories they are. Read more
Published on March 9, 1998 by mjpagan@ual.com

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