The Art of Reading Near and Far

The Naked Eye Podcast with Nathan Oxenfeld

Episode 22: Aldous Huxley’s Reading Rules for Clearer Vision Near and Far

 

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads a section of Aldous Huxley’s book The Art Of Seeing that explains a handful of simple yet powerful suggestions to transform reading from an activity that tires your eyes into an activity that improves your vision.

These techniques are considered more advanced than things like swinging, sunning, or palming, so they will be categorized in the “Bates Method 201” category instead of “Bates Method 101”.

Memorize these 10 Reading Rules and see how they can transform and improve your vision with repetition and practice.

1. Every 1-2 sentences, close your eyes for 1-2 seconds and remember the last word and punctuation mark.

2. Every 1-2 pages, palm your eyes for 10-30 seconds or more.

3. Sun your eyes, palm your eyes, and sun your eyes again before reading, or during reading.

4. Gaze up at distant eye chart, calendar, or out window every couple of pages.

5. Use memory and imagination to visualize perfect word or letter, or imagine black dots left/right or above/below letter, shifting back and forth mentally and physically.

6. Gaze at tiny text or microprint in a relaxed way before and during reading.

7. Do not hold your breath while you read. Breathe rhythmically.

8. Do not stare or try and see a whole sentence or phrase at once (diffuse). Blink and centralize.

9. Do not frown while you read. Catch your facial muscles straining and consciously relax them.

10. Do not read through half closed eyelids. Keep eyes open normal. Use a slot reader.

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