in memory of
W.H. Bates, M.D.
1860-1931

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RESULTS OF MARCH SURVEY
(running Feb 24th to March 31st)



Out of 19 respondants, here are the results.



What disorders/diseases are you experiencing?

(arranged in descending frequency)

 answer    perc.    no.  
myopia 89% 17
astigmatism 84% 16
hyperopia 16% 3
amblyopia 11% 2
presbyopia 5% 1
cataract 5% 1
any inflammation 5% 1
retinal detachment 5% 1

(conditions which nobody has are not shown)



How did you first learn about the Bates Method?

(results derived from open-form comments)

(arranged in descending frequency)

 answer    perc.    no.  
came across a book by chance 32% 6
internet search or link 21% 4
word of mouth 16% 3
reference or ad in a magazine/catalog/book 16% 3
See Clearly Method radio ad 11% 2
can't remember 5% 1



What is your perception of the Bates Method?

 answer    perc.    no.  
I am fully convinced that it is genuine. 53% 10
I am somewhat convinced that it is genuine. 16% 3
Bates was right about some things, but not others. 21% 4
Bates managed to hit a couple truths, but his statements are mostly false. 0% 0
It was an imaginative idea that didn't work. 0% 0
Bates was a charlatan, as are Bates teachers today. 0% 0
I have not formed an opinion yet. 11% 2



What Bates Method techniques do you spend exclusive time practicing?

(arranged in descending frequency)

 answer    perc.    no.  
palming 84% 16
shifting 68% 13
swinging 68% 13
sunning 68% 13
blinking 63% 12
breathing 53% 10
utilizing memory and imagination 37% 7
reading fine print 32% 6
flashing a test card 21% 4
regarding a blank surface (wall-gazing) 11% 2



On average, how much time per day do you exclusively devote to relaxation techniques such as any of the above?

 answer    perc.    no.  
more than 3 hours 0% 0
3 hours 0% 0
2 hours 11% 2
1 hour 5% 1
30 minutes 16% 3
less than 30 minutes 53% 10
none 16% 3


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