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More Information About These Eye Conditions Lazy eyes, amblyopia, eye turning, eye differences Vision conditions not mentioned above LAZY EYE, AMBLYOPIA, EYE TURNING, EYE DIFFERENCES The two eyes, when properly controlled by the brain, are designed to work as a team, turning, pointing and focusing in unison. This critically important visual skill is called Binocularity and Convergence. Surprisingly, almost 70% of the U.S. population has a deficiency in this skill, to one degree or another. Because Binocularity and Convergence are rarely tested in a routine eye exam, most people are only aware of a deficiency because of the symptoms they are experiencing. Minor difficulties with Binocularity and Convergence can result in eyestrain headaches, difficulty reading or concentrating for extended periods and poor depth perception and balance. Left undetected, the problem can worsen - sometimes dramatically and quickly - leading to an eye that turns in or out (eso- or exophoria), eyes that do not point together (eso- or exo-tropia), an eye that sees markedly less than the other (amblyopia), and nearsightedness (myopia) in one eye or both, to list some of the symptoms. As a rule, ophthalmologists are woefully inadequate in their approach to these issues. They only know two things to do for an eye that turns in our out: Patching, and then when that fails, surgery. First of all, patching is rarely completely successful on its own. It must be combined with other training methods if there's any hope for success. And eye surgery for turning eyes is only successful in 1 out of 4 cases in actually restoring binocular vision - the two eyes working together, controlled by the brain. On the other hand, a comprehensive vision therapy examination from a behavioral optometrist, which is MUCH more than just patching, is very effective, but you'll never get it from a conventional ophthalmologist or optometrist because they are not trained in it. (Find a behavioral optometrist by clicking here for one we recommend, or by going to www.covd.org or www.oep.org. The long-standing belief among conventional doctors has been that if lazy eye (amblyopia), is not caught by about age 8, it is too late to do anything about it. That is not our experience, and recent research confirms that the brain and eyes can benefit from training well past the age of eight. One study, conducted at the University of Science and Technology of China, demonstrated an average of 70% improvement - after only 19 days of training! Helping you develop better Binocularity and Convergence is an important part of the Program for Better Vision. The Program shows you specific techniques for the eyes and works on training your eyes and brain to work together, fully and equally, and also shows you how to stimulate the inner healing abilities of your mind, body and emotions to help your vision improve. It's important to recognize that the underlying, primary reason for the eye difference lies in the visual centers of the brain. Over time, the brain has developed patterns of over-attending to the visual input from one eye, at the expense of the other. As one user of the Program said, "When I realized that one needs binocularity to read comfortably I had already finished college. I will never pray for anybody to go through what I went through with reading in college. "Closely looking at my eyes I found that my right eye hardly followed the movement of my vision. But I went to see an optometrist and he said I had 20/30 vision in right eye and 20/20 vision in my left. "I started the Program for Better Vision and by the sixth week I saw an ophthalmologist. I told him what the optometrist said about the 20/30 vision, and he said he must have lied. I now told him about the exercise I have been doing, and he said though it is not his field but it must have helped me, because the symptoms that were supposed to be associated with my eye conditions were not there. He believed it was just psychology. He actually said the exercise could not have improved my vision. I told him the symptoms were there before and even since childhood, but he did not respond. He then concluded that I had 20/20 in both eyes and there was nothing wrong with my vision. "My observed improvements are: Here's another example of what a user of the Program for Better Vision has experienced: "My vision has improved greatly. I used to wear a prescription of -4.50 in a bifocal lens. I now use a -200 in a single vision lens. I don't wear glasses during the day at all. I use them at night because I am a commercial driver. I had amblyopia (lazy eye). Now due to my work with the Fusion String and Fusion Chart (parts of the Program for Better Vision) I am actually able to pass some of the depth perception tests of my optometrist." Some people who try to correct their turning eye through natural methods have already had one or more surgeries that have not been completely successful. This kind of surgery involves cutting one or more of the eye muscles. Because the length of these muscles has been altered by the surgery, it is difficult to say how much improvement is possible with the Program for Better Vision or by any other natural method. Each person's eyes are different and respond differently. After unsuccessful surgery, we've seen people with major problems get major results, yet sometimes those with minor problems do not get even minor results. Why? Because problems in Binocularity and Convergence originate in how the brain uses - or does not use - the two eyes together, equally, fully and completely. It is not primarily an eye problem; therefore the visual imbalance can be reflected in other parts of the body. Even when the eye problems have existed since a very early age if a person follows a full and comprehensive approach to changing the brain/eye patterns, greater changes usually result. Eye turning, amblyopia and strabismus can sometimes result from underlying cranial and neurological imbalances that need to be addressed in order for vision to change, particularly when present in children That's why we recommend Cranialsacral Therapy to determine if there is a underlying issue involved here. Alternatively, a chiropractor trained in Carnial Occipital Therapy can also determine and correct any mis-alignment. Developing overall body balance and neural coordination also helps. That's why we include exercises for this in the advanced section of the Program for Better Vision book. Mineral deficiencies have also may play a role in eye turning, amblyopia and strabismus. Our nutritional formula for vision, EYEMAX-plus, contains all the minerals vital to the health of the eyes and the neurological systems that control the eyes. A difference in the functioning and clarity of the two eyes is often reflective of an inner imbalance. Each eye represents different parts of our personality and ourselves and these eye problems may be symptomatic of a need for greater or deeper integration on an emotional, mental or spiritual level. That' why the Program for Better Vision also contains techniques and processes that show you how to develop this inner integration and release the inner barriers to seeing. Pleae don't send us pictures of your eyes. We cannot do examinations via the internet and seeing a picture of your eyes will not help you get individual advice. FLOATERS First of all, have your floaters checked by an eye care professional. Usually they're no cause for alarm, but you should rule out any serious eye conditions that might be causing the floaters - detached retina or vitreous detachment, for example. A thorough eye examination is most necessary in situations where the floaters or new spots in the eye come on suddenly, increase rapidly, or are accompanied by flashes of light or decreased vision. Dr. Grossman created the Advanced Eye and Vision Formula, an all-herbal appraoch to giving the eyes what they need to help combat floaters. CATARACTS A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. There are different types of cataracts, but the most common, a nuclear cataract, develops as a person ages. However, developing cataracts does not have to be an inevitable part of aging. Even though it is easier to prevent a cataract than to reverse it, it is possible to acheive results even after a cataract has developed. The rate of growth can be slowed, stopped and the size of the cataract can be reduced or eliminated completely. Listen on-line to this free audio by ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Price Todd. Dr. Todd explains the nutritional deficiencies that contribute to the onset of cataracts and details a comprehensive vitamin, mineral and anti-oxidant approach to stopping, reversing and, in some cases, eliminating cataracts. His approach has helped avoid the need for cataract surgery. To determine your chances of success, you first need to establish what level your cataract is. Click here to determine your level and see the steps necessary to win the fight against cataracts. Cataracts are a message to you that your visual system and your body are out of balance and need healing. You may be deficient in critical nutrients and/or the nutrients are not getting to where they are needed most. Something is happening that is impeding the flow of nutrients, blood supply, oxygen, nerve supply and circulation to your eyes and visual system. When you take steps to make your eyes healthier, your body will become healthier too.
MACULAR DEGENERATION
Macular Degeneration, whether in the dry or wet form, is one of the more serious threats to your vision. Listen on-line to this free audio by pioneering ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Price Todd. Dr. Todd explains the nutritional deficiencies and underlying factors that contribute to the onset of Macular Degeneration and outlines the essential nutrients that preserve and restore sight. DRY EYES Did you know that excess tears running down your cheeks could be a symptom of dry eyes? When the eye isn't getting enough lubrication a signal is sent through the nervous system for more lubrication. In response, the eye is flooded with tears to try to compensate for the underlying dryness. Other dry eye symptoms may include:
Tears are composed of three layers: an outer layer of oil, a middle layer of water and an inner layer of mucous. An imbalance in the composition or a decrease in the amount of tears produced are the two primary causes of dry eyes. Some causes of dry eye are environmental - low humidity, high altitude, second-hand smoke, etc. Others are habitual - people tend to blink much less when staring at a computer or engrossed in work that demands high concentration. Still others are nutrition based - lower levels of vitamin A or Omega 3 fatty acids, as one example. Dehydration also contributes to reduced tear production. Some doctors believe that dry eyes increase in post-menopausal women. Medications can also interfere with proper tear production. In some cases, an under-functioning thyroid is indicated. Tips for Dry Eyes: CHILDREN AND VISION The Program for Better Vision helps people of any age, including children. For younger children, they may need your help with learning the techniques so that they can do them properly. Also, attention spans for children are often shorter, so breaking the practice sessions into smaller time frames might be helpful. Read the section at the top (LAZY EYE, AMBLYOPIA, EYE TURNING) if your child has any of these eye problems. Here's what happened when one mother decided to help her daughter: POST LASIK VISION ISSUES If you had LASIK surgery to correct nearsightedness and you now find your distance vision slipping again, use The Program for Better Vision. If you had mono-vision correction (one eye corrected for near and the other for far) then our eye exercise programs won't help, but you should use our nutritional supplements to maintain the health of your eyes for the rest of your life. ONE FUNCTIONING EYE If you have only one functioning eye, The Program for Better Vision can still help you with that one eye, but you have to adapt The Program to your situation in the following ways: Click to begin helping nearsightedness, astigmatism, eye imbalances, eye strain. The first, most important step that we recommend is that everyone give their eyes the full and complete nourishment they need - starting now, and for the rest of your life. Due to the high volume of questions we receive, should you contact us we cannot promise an individual answer beyond what is addressed above. |
Since 1976 Martin Sussman, president and founder of the Cambridge Institute for Better Vision, has been showing people natural, safe and effective ways to care for their eyes and improve their vision. To date, more than 335,000 people from around the world have contacted the Institute to learn how to see better. |
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