The Bates Method Natural Vision
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Jim, Vision Therapist, Certified Dispensing Optician, and workshop is a one-time session where participants are taught
Singapore 179803 50450 Kuala Lumpur
MBA, has researched extensively in the Bates Method and Malaysia the Bates Method so that self-therapy can be administered.
modern natural vision improvement methods. He is trained
in the United States in the Bates Method, and has eliminated Many adults and children who suffers from short-
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his 22-year dependency on corrective glasses since year 2000. Fax: +65-62344881 Fax: 603-21696108 sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia (reading blur) have
Today, he has near-perfect eyesight (-0.25), and is experienc- Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] benefited from the Bates Method.
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The Bates Method
The Myopia Problem The Bates Method just like any part of the body, is subjected to stress, emotions,
mind-body interaction, and physical habits. Glasses do not alle-
Shortsightedness is on the rise around the world Mental stress is the root cause of vision problems such as myopia, viate vision problems, but like a cement crutch on the eyes,
(about half the global population is expected to hyperopia, and astigmatism. These problems are not hereditary, as hampers the natural healing of the eyes.
become myopic), but nowhere more quickly than in commonly believed. One simply need to note that virtually every
baby or toddler is born with perfect vision regardless of how badly The Bates Method does not use surgery, medication or any
Asia, especially countries such as Singapore, Hong external device. It is based on the natural functioning of the
Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Professor Donald the parents suffer from myopia or other vision problems. An ex-
tensive research conducted by Professor Young and his team con- eyes and mind to sense and perceive the external world accu-
Tan, the director of The Singapore Eye Research
clusively proved that 98% of the Eskimo children do not need rately and clearly.
Institute (SERI) said 79 percent of Singaporeans
aged between 16 and 25 are myopic,” Straits glasses until they are introduced to schools (60% suffered from
“As for putting glasses on a child, it is enough to make the
Times, 13 February 2003. What is most myopia). Therefore, vision problems are usually not inherited, but
angels weep.” Dr William Bates
alarming is that the rate and degree of myopia resulted from poor vision habits and mental strain.
in our children are increasing every year. The good news is that these vision problems are temporary, and
the eyes are capable of self-healing, as experienced by thousands of Natural Vision Therapy
Many Questions But Few Answers ordinary people, including eye doctors (such as Roberto Kaplan,
and Jacob Liberman who have written books about their vision The Natural Vision Program is
What is vision? How do we see? Why do the eyes appear to be the therapy practice). based on the Bates Method. It
only part of the physical body that is not self-healing? Why do has been updated to include the
eye-care specialists almost unanimously assume that prescribing Which view is superior is best measured by the bottom line— let latest research and results by
glasses is the only solution, and never considered alternative the results speak for itself! modern Bates teachers.
approaches such as preventive or remedial/therapy vision care?
Why do we continue to prescribe glasses for vision problems that Dr William Bates Workshop Topics
only continue to deteriorate? Would a mildly myopic person go
For forty years since 1891, Dr Bates, a re- • The Bates Method—Theory, Practical & Self-therapy
blind if glasses are not worn all the time? Do we know the root
cause of the problem? Is myopia inherited from our parents? nowned ophthalmologist, researched deeply • The principles and habits of perfect natural vision
Have you met a person who wore glasses all day and regained into the root causes of vision problems such
• Role of Nutrition, Sunlight & Left-Right Brain
perfect vision? Are reading glasses inevitable when one turns 40? as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astig-
matism. He was not satisfied that prescribing • Implementation strategy & self-therapy techniques
The Orthodox View glasses would cure the vision problems, after
noting that many of his patients actually
There is still no definitive known causes of short-sightedness, continue to suffer deteriorating vision after Benefits of Natural Vision Therapy
long-sightedness or astigmatism. Possible wearing the glasses. Dr Bates was so success-
causes of vision problems are extensive • No Risk, No Surgery, No Medication
ful in curing thousands of his patients that
near-work strain such as reading or com- he subsequently published a perennial best • Reduction or elimination of the dependency on corrective
puter work, the environment, and the lenses
seller, “Perfect Sight Without Glasses” in 1921.
parents’ genes. Professional eye special- • Learn the principles of natural vision
ists recommend early screening for vision Dr Bates discovered in his research that vision fluctuates. The eyes,
• Learn the good habits, not eye exercises, of natural perfect
problems. Glasses or contact lenses are sight
prescribed to help patients see clearly,
• Relaxed vision with better eye-mind coordination
and prevent further strain or eyesight
deterioration. • Improved memory and concentration
• Train-the-Trainer - parent can teach your child