Fine print is bad for your eyes. FALSE. “Reading fine print close to the eyes, contrary to the belief of many ophthalmologists, is a benefit to the eyes of both children and adults. It has been repeatedly demonstrated, however, that fine print cannot be read clearly or easily when an effort is made.” –Dr. William…
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by David over at Beyond 50 Radio. We covered lots of ground in this 1 hour interview including my success story of improving my own vision with the Bates Method, my new book Give Up Your Glasses for Good, debunking several “vision myths”, and even optical illusion album…
Vision Myth #5 – The sun is bad for your eyes and ultraviolet light should be blocked out at all times. FALSE. The sun has gotten a pretty bad rap in the past half-century. We hear it all around, that the sun ‘poses a dangerous threat to your skin and your eyes’ and considerable measures…
Vision Myth #4 – Adult brains cannot change or grow after a certain “critical period” in childhood. FALSE. New research in Neuroplasticity, or the plasticity of the brain, refutes claims that the brain is a fixed, static organ that does not change throughout adulthood. These new findings are backed up by studies in various topics…
Vision Myth #3 – The shape of the eyeball cannot change and the lens is the eye’s only focusing mechanism. FALSE. The six muscles around each eye slightly change the focal length of the eyeball and work with the lens to focus on objects near and far. Accommodation is the ability of the eye to…
Vision Myth #2: Everyone begins to lose near vision at the age of 40. FALSE. Near vision can be maintained for life by actively using the eyes properly. It has become a widely accepted idea that once you hit the age of 40 you can say goodbye to your near vision. It’s just a natural…
Vision Myth #1: Visual loss cannot be stopped or reversed. FALSE. Visual loss can be stopped in its tracks and reversed through relaxation and vision training, returning the eyesight to 20/20 or better. The human body has miraculous healing powers. When you scrape your knee the blood clots, a scab is formed and in a…