Give Up Your Glasses for Good: Holistic Eyecare for the 21st Century Paperback – February 1, 2015

I have purchased a few vision improvement books from Amazon. Most of them contain a lot of backstories and quotes. Most have their own angle on how you should improve your vision (mainly how it helped them improve their vision to write a book about it). I decided to buy this book based off of the authors YouTube videos. His presentation shows a lot of knowledge and passion about the subject. Furthermore, the tutorials on some of the vision exercises (long swing) are very on point how you should do them. Receiving this book recently, I read the introduction and skimmed the vision improvement material and I can tell you all exercises have their own page with a description of how it will help. The way the book is set up is perfect for someone getting into vision improvement.This book has a lot of material obtainable online, but the instructions are not as clear and concise as this book, which is why I would recommend this book as your first book.My take on vision improvement: you really need to be open-minded and dedication/motivation/time on doing the exercises/drills. If you are familiar with meditation, yoga, deep relaxation, you will advance faster than others. This book just solidified a lot of ah-ha moments I had when doing some of the vision exercises BEFORE reading this book.UPDATE 3 months-After going 1 month strong of morning routine exercises, the motivation fizzled after my eye exam which said my vision has not changed. I still practice here and there throughout the day though. Just not as dedicated. Personally I feel my vision is getting better, it's just feels like it is teeter tottering between blurry and clear. I'll still continue and practice because I do feel it makes a difference.UPDATE 11-8-16 (SINCE MAY 2016.) - Haven't formed good routine habit, but only wear glasses when driving at night.Based off of the chart in good sunlight, I can see a little better than 20/40, And the 20/20 line seems within reach (if that makes sense). I have noticed an improvement in the details and sharpness of objects in the distance in good lighting. My night vision needs to be worked on though. I think that is the biggest challenge for me, probably because one eye has an astigmatism.So in the past few months/weeks I have worked on improving neck and back posture as well as relaxing neck and back muscles. That seemed to really help me. Look up videos for forward head posture correction and anterior pelvic tilt correction. If your body is all connected by your spinal cord, possibly that kink in your neck and lower back is limiting that signal? I don't know i am not a doctor haha just a thought..

I have watched many of Nathan's YouTube videos, but I was a little overwhelmed by the number of them and I wanted to make sure I was covering all my bases, so I got his book. It took me a few days to buy it because I was detered by the $30 price tag. It seemed a bit pricey for me for a paperback book, but as soon as I received the book, I understood why!!!This book has TONS of exercises for you to try. Nathan's emphasis on relaxation vs. eye exercises was the key I needed to start improving my vision. I can't tell you exactly how much my prescription has improved because I've only been at it for a month, but I use my computer glasses (which are .75 diopters weaker in each eye) for normal use and I can see 20/20 with them on now - so I know my eyesight has improved!!!DON'T just do the exercises. Be sure to DO lots of palming and sunning. That is where I've seen the bulk of my benefits from.This book is so thorough and complete that I'm considering doing a 1-on-1 Skype consult with Nathan just to talk with the man in person and thank him!A note to the author: Thank you Nathan!!! As a writer myself, I understand how much time it takes to write a book of this length. I get the feeling that you didn't need to write this book to advance your business either. Rather, it seems like you did it out of the kindness of your heart and to help other people like me who have vision problems. So, thank you!!

I learned this book from some youtube channels. People seem get pretty good results from this book. I hope I can fix my eye vision problems.

Fast shipping in great condition and lots of information Thanks!

A great, safe alternative to glasses, contacts, or surgery. Though I have just started using it, I am seeing positive results already!

Great book, all is possible, I didn't committed myself totally as author suggesting. My New ear resolution.

Great information. We are using it.

Well written, well researched. Concise, but chock full of good info. Nate Oxenfeld is good people.

The content is brilliant and contains a nicely structured plan. Nathan integrates the Bates Method with yoga and common sense and helped me more than any book to instil good vision habits into my life in an easy, fun and effective way. It's too early to report on concrete results but I am already feeling more relaxed and my vision seems subjectively to be a lot better. I am also much more aware of when I am straining my eyes.Why not 5 stars? I wanted to give 4 and three quarters because I don't really like the physical feel of the book. It's got a weird waxy cover. Also minor layout points. But other than that I fully recommend Nathan and his book. He definitely knows his stuff and if you decide to work online with him I'm sure you will find it a positive experience.

I have about a -5.0 in both eyes, although my optician on my last visit said I needed a -6.0 in both eyes. I also have dry eyes which makes my vision worse day to day. After two months of the eye drills/exercise from the book (30min-1 hour maybe 5 days a week) and not wearing my glasses unless I have to things have improved maybe 20% overall. I have reverted to an older pair of glasses which are about -4.5, my distance vision has improved, my eye strain is less. Couple to this my dry eye is much better which I put down to more sunlight into my eyes which has improved my lid margins. I have still only covered about 50% of the exercise in the book. So yes pretty pleased with this and I’m committed to this longer term but you need to invest the time in the drills. Thank you Nathan.

The best and most lucid description of the Bates Method I have found.