“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 […]
One of the kindest things you can do for your eyes is to get outside. As I sit here at my desk, facing the sliding glass door of my balcony, writing this post about getting outside, I am well aware of how easy it would be to not go outside at all today. Everything I need today is available within […]
Pinhole glasses allow light in your central field to enter your eye, and restrict light in your peripheral field from entering your eye. Since the light in the center of your visual field always hits the retina straight on, it lands on the retina in the just right place. The result is you see more clearly. Wearing pinhole glasses is […]
There are two things in common when feeling stressed, anxious, worried, pessimistic, hopeless, helpless, sad, depressed, annoyed, angry: Not smiling and not seeing as clearly. There are two things in common when feeling at ease, peaceful, calm, hopeful, optimistic, helpful, happy, joyful, enthusiastic, ecstatic: Smiling and seeing more clearly. Smiling comes naturally when we’re feeling good. But, it works the […]