Check this out! Plastic glasses with tiny holes can assist in training and strengthening your eyes to "see"

I am terribly spoiled; I have always had 20/10 vision my entire life until recently – Like many of us,  I have to use reading glasses; my arms are just not long enough anymore and I read as if I’m playing the trombone.   To no avail have I trained myself to keep a pair of glasses handy.  I’m always reaching for them somewhere.  And you know what?  I’m tired of depending on glasses to read or write or paint or weave or sew; I’m frustrated when I have to stop whatever I’m doing and I’m in a groove, in a flow creating art – then dang, if I have to look for the glasses.

So a friend noticed my irritation one day and suggested that I try a pair of these glasses – the kind that are supposed to be able to help bring back your vision.  Two days ago I bought a pair at Rainbow Foods.  They are made of plastic with tiny pinholes:  weird.   Well, I’m one to give things a try as long as there aren’t any side effects.  I immediately began using them.  Believe it or not, I can read just 4 inches away from my nose.  I do not use my reading glasses any more; I use these every day, even when I work on the computer – I have found that it is actually more comfortable on my eyes to use these glasses than reading glasses because these glasses cut out 1/2 of the blaring computer light.  I have less visual stress!  I think this $20 investment is one of the best things i can do for my eyesight.

These  glasses are called “Natural Eyes – A safe, completely natural relaxation technique for your eyes…..vision training for your eyes…takes only minutes a day…”

Want to know how this system works?  The following are excerpts from the booklet that comes with this pair of glasses:

“Background Information:  Vision techniques are not really anything new.  Various applications of visiion training have been used throughout history.  The Indian yogi, Patanjali, devised techniques to tone and condition the extraocular muscle more than 2,000 years ago.

In the 7th century te Greek physician Paulus Aeginta used a mask which had eye holes in it forcing the crossed eye to straighten out.

In the early 20th century, the American opthalmologist, William H. Bates, commented, after 30 years of research:  “The theory that poor vision is unavoidable does not fit the observed facts, and I have seen many cases in which errors of refraction spontaneously recovered or changed form.”  Bates further believed that stress can adversely affect the visual system.  To induce relationship, he advocated covering the eyes and swinging body.  He devised exercises to improve eye movements and help sharpen acuity.  Through his research, and the continued research of his followers, the field of behavioral optometry was born.

Stress Reduction:  In a high-pressure technological society, stress and tension may have been an affect on vision especially for people who do a lot of reading, accounting, or computer work.  It is important that we take the time to release the stress and tension that builds up in our lives and our bodies.  Relaxation and exercises may proven to be important stress reducers.

Natural Eyes:  You may notice that when you wear your Natural Eyes, blurred objects come into better focus.  The phenomenon occurs with no magnification or corrective lenses involved.  Dr. Janet Goodrich explains:  “The clarity is due to the fact the blur circle on the retina is reduced.”

Wearing Your Natural Eyes:  Try to wear Natural Eyes at least 15 minutes or more each day.  Wear Natural Eyes for distance of close-up viewing.  You may use Natural Eyes for watching TV, videos, reading, or working on your computer.  While wearing Natural Eyes your field of vision is reduced.  DO NOT attempt any activities that require a full field of vision.  DO NOT Drive a car or motorcycle – DO NOT ride a bicycle, walk or job – DO NOT use when preparing food – Only wear Natural Eyes when stationary.

The hole pattern on your Natural Eyes will gradually seem to disappear after your eyes have adjusted.  Natural Eyes should be worn over your eyes, not over contacts or glasses.

Adjusting Your Natural Eyes:  IF your Natural Eyes do not fit properly, submerge the glasses in warm water for no longer than 10 minutes.  This will help to soften the frames.  Then take Natural Eyes out of the water and slowly bend the nose arch until they fit properly.  When cooled, they will remain in the new adjusted position.

Eye Exercises:  Following a simple eye exercise program for a few minutes a day along with your Natural Eyes may naturally enhance the ability of your eyes to focus.  (this booklet lists) an exercise program designed to aid in the relaxation of your eyes.  It is not necessary to wear Natural Eyes while doing the following eye exercises:  (with illustrations, this booklet suggests Eye Stretching, Scanning, Pencil Push-ups, Palming and Swinging).

Note:  Results from use of Natural Eyes may vary from individual to individual.  Such use is not intended in any way to be a substitute for serves from an eye care professional, as may be required.”

I want my eyesight back; I intend to keep on creating my art without the crutch of reading glasses.  In about 4 months, I’ll let y’all know whether or not my eyesight has improved any.