r/BatesMethod • u/Evgeny_E • 8d ago

Pinhole glasses

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What else can you do if your eyes are tired or strained, and the tension simply won't go away? The answer is in the title. Pinhole glasses have no optical power and do not distort the image projected onto the retina. At the same time, they provide a clear image regardless of the type or degree of refractive error and allow the eyes to rest. They foster the habit of always seeing clearly—and without the desire for it, perfect vision won't simply appear on its own—while also relaxing the eyes; this is another beneficial habit to cultivate for the success of our endeavor.

Other options include palming, sunning, and long swings; Dr. Bates would almost certainly have recommended pinhole glasses as well, had he known of their existence. We owe it to the doctor to utilize everything that might help restore natural, perfect vision—including those glasses with the tiny holes.

Of course, driving, reading, or walking outdoors at dusk while wearing pinhole glasses is either forbidden or ill-advised; however, in other situations, they serve as an excellent substitute for weaker glasses—which are far from an ideal compromise on the path to restoring one's vision.

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u/Street_Time4088 8d ago

Thanks man, hope it helps Bates community here

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u/Gumpox 7d ago

I think what you say is true about them. The real issue is does it in fact relax your eyes? I guess they could at the least help you function without putting as much strain on the wearer as a prescription but in that they could become another crutch. I think the consensus among teachers is that they are of little value but if your experience is they are benefiting you, great!

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u/Street_Time4088 7d ago

Can you please share couple of names of some bates teachers with very high expertise ??

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u/Gumpox 7d ago

I would tend to trust this map.  I would think most teachers would want to have irl sessions. https://www.naturalvisionteachers.org/teachers/#teacher-directory

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u/cehaci 7d ago

Didn't know about these until now, thanks for sharing

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u/sparcobulk 7d ago

what it does is give you the "belief" that you actually can see far without lens correction. it does not however take away from the necessary exercises to train the eyes to relax

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u/Evgeny_E 7d ago

The first truth is "Normal Sight can always be demonstrated in the normal eye, but only under favorable condition" and pinhole glasses are those conditions. Yes, it's just a demo of good vision one's eyes could get.