Bates method

Under the Eye training by Bates refers to various methods and practices that take claim for themselves, optical refractive errors (axial ametropia ) by training the eye muscles - especially the ciliary muscle - reduce in conjunction with relaxation exercises or can even eliminate it. They were from the American ophthalmologist William Bates (1860-1931) developed in 1919 and in his book right vision without glasses: described (AKA Perfect Sight Without Glasses ). However, scientific evidence for the effectiveness of eye training on optical refractive errors could not be produced, which is why the process of evidence-based medicine is rejected.

Concept

The relaxation of the eye through the eye training to Batesville shall be much more effective than sleeping, because the conscious exercise a greater degree of relaxation brings about, as could be achieved by sleep state. In order to achieve a therapeutic effect, so rest and sleep is not enough to rest on the eyes. Ultimate goal is the complete solution of existing tension and cramps of the eye muscles and nerves of the eyes, which should cause the actual visual disturbance after Bates.

As mentioned exercises are the so-called " palming " and the "Great momentum ". Repeat multiple times over a longer period should, along with other eye exercises ( eye muscle exercises, neck training, and others) or as part of an overall concept with other treatment measures and a change in diet help to reduce vision problems or even fix. These exercises should also be suitable to counteract the overuse of the eyes due to display screen work.

Criticism

The cause of axial refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia) is generally a mismatch between the refractive power of the optical media (cornea, lens ) and the length of the eyeball, but no disturbance of the eye muscles. Why is the intended outcome of the eye training to Batesville to reduce refractive errors by relaxation of the eye muscles or to even eliminate, regarded by science as unreachable. As a recognized proof of therapeutic efficacy of eye training after Bates was not provided at refractive errors in addition to the present, the process of evidence-based medicine is rejected.

Demarcation

The costs associated with the eye training to Batesville applications, exercises, procedures and objectives are not affiliated or associated with the in orthoptic ( eye care, medical departments in offices and clinics ) qualified and nationally recognized professionals ( orthoptists ) provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to which, for example orthoptic treatment of disorders of binocular vision, pleoptische Amblyopieschulungen or Okklusionsbehandlungen belong.