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We have questions and answers on kerato-conus, discarding glasses,
improving vision for pilots, cataract, children and astigmatism, and
palming.

This page last updated on: 24 July 2004

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I find palming boring and have been annoyed that I have been required to do it when visiting Bates teachers.... more
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My son has just been diagnosed as having kerato-conus. Is there any chance he can be helped with vision techniques?
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Regarding Question 16 on your list of FAQs - Do I have to stop wearing glasses completely? I was surprised at your advice. I've just read "Better Eyesight without Glasses".... more
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I really need to improve my eyesight as I wish to become an airline pilot. My vision is around -5.00 D, while the CAA requires that all applicants must have vision no worse than -3.00 D. Will it be possible for me to improve by this amount?
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My optician has just told me that I have started developing cataracts. Can the Bates method help without surgery?
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My 6 Year old son has just been prescribed glasses for an astigmatism.The optician said this was unlikely to get better and make in fact become worse as he gets older. The problem is in his right eye. His left eye is apparently perfect! Can the Bates Method help?
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I'm interested in the Bates method, but I'm also something of a skeptic by nature. Are there any published articles in peer reviewed journals that validate the method?
A lot of research is going into this answer - so, in due course!

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