“Dr. Bates used the holistic approach to cure vision problems. He taught people with poor vision how to release the strain from their eyes and mind thereby improving or perfecting their vision. At its core, the method consists of applying relaxed vision habits all day long, it’s not a regimen of eye exercises. While eye exercises are beneficial in some […]
Better Eyesight Magazine was published from July 1919 to June 1930, by New York ophthalmologist William H. Bates, M.D., the founder of Natural Vision Improvement, an educational method for improving eyesight naturally. When my eyesight got blurry 30 years ago, I had never heard of the Bates Method, nor of the possibility that my vision might improve. This was before […]
“A world where everyone enjoys naturally optimal vision.“ – AVE Vision Statement Since 2016 I have been an active member of the Association of Vision Educators (AVE). We are an American professional organization of Bates Method Natural Vision Improvement teachers and coaches. Every two years we hold our continuing education conference. This year it took place from September 25th through […]