The Bates method of orthoptics is based on the theories of American ophthalmologist William Horatio Bates (1860-1931). Bates believed that the cause of visual problems was strain, and that vision can be improved by exercise.
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- Bates Association for Vision Education Information about the Bates Method for better eyesight without glasses. Discussion of multiple vision conditions and what can be done outside conventional treatment.
- EyeBody A process for improving vision which applies the principles of the Alexander Technique to the Bates Method.
- Inner Blindness Nonprofit, informational site dedicated to the Bates Method of vision education, a method to restore eyesight naturally, without surgery, drugs, or glasses.
- Central-Fixation.com Information on the Bates Method. Introduction, library including "Perfect Sight Without Glasses" and "Better Eyesight" magazine. Downloads to "swing" computer screens or windows.
- The Cure of Imperfect Sight by Treatment Without Glasses 1920 book by Dr. W.H. Bates. Page images (requires JavaScript), PDF, scanned text, DjVu, or for e-readers. At Internet Archive.