Corbett's book is simple and easy to read, and only about 220 pages. I am a presbyopic in my late 40s: I have age-related nearsight deterioration. When I started reading the book, I needed my prescription glasses (+1.50 in both eyes) to see. Today, Dec. 2007, I am writing this review without needing my reading glasses. It's amazing! I still remember the day I was able to read the newspapers again without needing reading glasses. I was able to see all the words very clearly in good daylight. I still use... more info
Natural methods of improvement of eye sight are the best:
This book is amazing. I recently took part in a course, based on Dr. Bates' methods. In fact, my entire family i.e. wife and daughter attended. My number was -2.25 (each eye), while my wife had recently been prescribed reading glasses, and my young daughter (10 years old) had also been recommended glasses of -1 diopters. After attending this course, my eye-sight improved within two weeks, and my power reduced from -2.25 to -1.5 (each eye). My Occulist couldn't believe this was possible, till he tested my... more info
genuine understanding:
This book, originally published in 1949, conveys Corbett's excellent understanding of the Bates Method. She was one of the people whom Dr. Bates trained extensively to teach the method to others. This is now one of the top books I recommend to other people interested in improving their vision, not because Corbett delves deep into any complexities, but because she presents the Bates Method in a very straightforward, truthful way, without making any of the mistakes that even well-meaning Bates followers often... more info
