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:'''[[Eye exercises]] are largely ineffectual and a waste of time.''' The [[Bates method]] was very good for its time, and [[William Bates]] had some very good ideas about vision biology. The Bates method could be very good for relaxing the eyes. | :'''[[Eye exercises]] are largely ineffectual and a waste of time.''' The [[Bates method]] was very good for its time, and [[William Bates]] had some very good ideas about vision biology. The Bates method could be very good for relaxing the eyes. | ||
::However the method as it exists does not treat the root cause of myopia as it exists in the majority of people today - which is [[lens-induced myopia]] caused by [[hyperopic defocus]], as documented in [[clinical studies]]. | ::However the method as it exists does not treat the root cause of myopia as it exists in the majority of people today - which is [[lens-induced myopia]] caused by [[hyperopic defocus]], as documented in [[clinical studies]]. | ||
:''' | :'''Ayurveda, healing crystals and other natural healing methods have little basis in science and our view is that they should be given little credibility. ''' | ||
::This stuff is great at making people feel really good about themselves, which is not a bad thing. However, it is next to worthless for actually fixing the root cause of your myopia. How many people who practice this stuff get real, confirmed improvement in [[eye tests]] from licensed [[optometrist]]s? We're sure they feel '''<u>AMAZING</u>''' however {{smiley}} | ::This stuff is great at making people feel really good about themselves, which is not a bad thing. However, it is next to worthless for actually fixing the root cause of your myopia. How many people who practice this stuff get real, confirmed improvement in [[eye tests]] from licensed [[optometrist]]s? We're sure they feel '''<u>AMAZING</u>''' however {{smiley}} | ||