Natural Treatment for Cataract Sufferers - Pinhole Glasses

I have been going on for a bit now about pinhole glasses, and how useful they are for not only improving vision naturally, but also the huge savings realized when one does not have to rely on prescription glasses. This post will focus specifically on how pinhole glasses can help those suffering from cataract.

Definition: Cataract is really a clouding of the lens. In a previous post "Pinhole Glasses for Natural Eye Cure" and in the section "How Do They Work" I discussed the lens and the role it plays in helping us to see. Just to recap - Right now as you sit there reading this article the pupil (hole in the center of the iris) is allowing light rays from the computer/phone screen to pass through to your lens. Your lens is focusing these rays (bending them) before allowing them to fall on the retina properly. People who suffer from cataract will find they have difficulty seeing because the lens has become cloudy.

                                                                           
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The condition is largely prevalent among the aging population as aging is a major factor, but it can also be triggered by factors such as the drinking of too much caffeinated coffee. Cataract is common among those over 80 years or members of the aging population would have had a surgery for cataract by that age. Before we look at how pinhole glasses can help the condition let us spend a little time understanding cataract a bit more.

Using Bates Method to Treat Eye Problems - Is It a Sham?

I think its about time I focused a little on the man, and the concept behind this whole pinhole glasses and improving sight naturally concept. I'd say its a pretty interesting story. Here goes...

The man behind the controversial eye and vision care concept of using pinhole glasses and eye exercises is William H. Bates, M.D. The method was also named after him - Bates Method - and quite frankly anything that is presented as an alternative to conventional medicine will be met with resistance from professionals in the field. It is always interesting to note the reactions  when one of their own colleague seeks to demystify the whole medical shebang, and step away to offer people a far less expensive and natural cure option. Bates has left behind many enthusiasts who have their clashes with professionals who are all for conventional treatment - therefore rubbishing the Bates Method - and so the debate rages on. 

The Bates Method combines the use of a pair of simple glasses (which from previous post you would have learnt are pinhole glasses) with specific eye exercises for the eye problem from which the patient is suffering. Conventional medicine focuses on the use of more expensive eye ware, and eye exercises are not emphasized. With that said let me try to present a balanced argument on whether Bates method has some merit to it or if it's just a sham. 

Prescription Glasses vs Pinhole Glasses- The Toss Up

I thought I’d just make a quick post on the comparison between prescription glasses and pinhole glasses. So here goes...

People wear prescription glasses to either help them see better or as a corrective measure. Many people end up wearing these for the rest of their lives or switching to contact lens. In this post I will pay specific attention to the limitations of prescription glasses then go on to explore the possibility of using pinhole glasses and prescribed eye exercises to restore one's sight.

The Limitations of Prescription Glasses

There are certain common practices that can be observed among people who wear prescription glasses. These include the tendency to remove their glasses for a moment to widen, open and close, roll and rub at their eyes. The common cause for that is the strain and hurting sensation that comes along with the wearing of prescription glasses. This can eventually lead to deterioration in one's eyesight because what the eye really needs is some relaxation and something to help restore it to its natural health. Here are a few pointers on the limitation of prescription glasses.