For the first time in a long while, I took a look at the news://sci.med.vision Usenet news group and was not-so-surprised to see a couple of discussions on the alleged merits of the Bates Method for 'curing' myopia. Although these claims have never been shown to have any scientific validity whatsoever, people continue to belive in them regardless of the evidence or facts surrounding the physiology of myopia.
How many of you are familiar with Bates' claims that his method of eye exercises could reverse and even cure myopia? Do you ever have to deal with patients, friends or family who ask about this method? Did anyone ever tryto claim that this method cured or drastically improved their vision? If so, how did you deal with these questions or claims?
If you've ever encountered this, you may want to read this article on Eye-Related Quackery on the Quackwatch site.
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