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      So, how does the Method work?  
      We start with simple techniques to encourage relaxed use of the eyes - to learn the difference between strain and relaxation. From there we can progress to learning to recognise the ways in which we defeat ourselves in the attempt to see and to overcome them by learning how to keep the mind in contact with what we are looking at while keeping the eyes relaxed.

We also use movement games to further develop relaxation and to help the eyes relearn the natural movement patterns that are vital for central fixation.

When this starts to work correctly, the system begins to automatically recalibrate itself.

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