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Better Eyesight Podcast

Nathan Oxenfeld
Bates Method
Natural Vision Improvement
Better Eyesight Magazine
Palming
Vision Improvement
Dr. William H. Bates
Imagination
Eye Strain
Myopia
Cataracts
Relaxation Techniques
Central Fixation
Eye Health
Presbyopia
Nervousness
Natural Healing
Optimism
Mindfulness
Eye Education
Dr. William Bates

Dr. William H. Bates, the holistic ophthalmologist who pioneered the field of natural vision improvement, published a monthly magazine called Better Eyesight Magazine from July 1919 to June 1930. Now, a century later, a group of natural vision educators and Bates Method teachers are creating the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is a monthly podcast that reads the entire Better Eyesight Magazine edit... more

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In the eighty-fifth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Gülay Çil read through the eighty-fifth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in July 1926 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team.

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In the eighty-fourth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Margaret Montgomery read through the eighty-fourth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in June 1926 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team.

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In the eighty-third episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld, Carl Vigilante, and Ray Gottlieb read through the eighty-third Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in May 1926 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team.

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In the eighty-second episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and June Milich read through the eighty-second Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in April 1926 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team.

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Recent Guests

Gülay Çil
Special guest from Istanbul reading the July 1926 edition
Episode: 085: July 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Gülay Çil
Maurizio Cagnoli
Guest Reader from Italy
Self-identified Bates Method educator
Episode: 081: March 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Maurizio Cagnoli
Emily C. Lierman
Author of the clinic stories featured in the episode
Bates Method Clinic
Episode: 081: March 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Maurizio Cagnoli
Gloria Ginn
Special guest and natural vision educator
Natural Vision Improvement Advocate
Episode: 080: February 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Gloria Ginn
Ainhoa de Federico
Natural vision educator and co-organizer of the International Conference of Holistic Vision for 2025
Episode: 078: December 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Ainhoa de Federico
Ree Coleman
Episode: 075: September 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Ree Coleman
Orit Kruglanski
Natural vision educator and author
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Episode: 074: August 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Orit Kruglanski
Carl Vigilante
Natural vision educator and Bates Method teacher
Association of Vision Educators
Episode: 068: February 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Carl Vigilante
June Milich
Natural vision teacher trainee
Better Eyesight Podcast
Episode: 060: June 1924 (Part 1) with Nathan Oxenfeld, June Milich, and Nalini Ramji

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Hi

    Quite good!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Javier1244
    Spaina year ago
  • Hi

    The content is dense, too concentrated and mainly people speaking fast and sometimes with complex accents , the content of it can be analysed in calm is amazing but to listen as long as it goes is too much, too mental!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Javier1244
    Spaina year ago
  • Hi

    In the Last episode Amelia jurado speaks with a Spanish accent but with so much flow and security that it doesn’t bother me, funny that other non natives that speak “better”, more words and better pronunciation they speak with more insecurity and doubt about their own English…. I was wondering if people also strain speaking a second language unless they reach a native or secure point in that language or feel loved relaxed….

    I’m amazed by amelia’s security and relaxation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Javier1244
    Spain2 years ago
  • Great job to keep this information up.

    Thank you for sharing this information. It is shame that eye doctors are not taught this and even worse, they badmouth about it without understanding it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bboo5
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaaniqbal
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise for inclusive guest perspectives and the educational value for those exploring natural vision methods.
Listeners appreciate the practical takeaways and patient storytelling that pair with historical content.
Fans value the sense of community and ongoing access through Patreon and group discussions.
Many find the long-form, detailed readings engaging, though a few note fast pacing or strong accents can be challenging.

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082: April 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and June Milich
Q: Question. At intervals, sometimes months apart, I find my eyes twitching, but it is hardly noticeable to an observer. What is the cause and how can I overcome it?
Answer. The twitching is caused by mental tension and can be addressed with practical relaxation methods such as palming and swinging; moving the eyes and body helps break the tendency to stare and reduces strain.
081: March 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Maurizio Cagnoli
Q: When one uses electric light in place of sunlight, how strong a light is it proper to use?
A 1000-watt electric light can be used with benefit, and sitting five feet away helps avoid heat discomfort; longer light sessions are said to be more beneficial.
080: February 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Gloria Ginn
Q: What would you suggest for someone who finds it difficult to find time enough to gain perfect relaxation?
Practice relaxation all day long by noticing how stationary objects move in the opposite direction to your movements.
079: January 1926 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Yannic Schwerdtfeger
Q: I can reach with no trouble, but cannot distinguish things at a distance, especially the features of people. What would you suggest?
You are nearsighted. The imagination cure is the quickest and most satisfactory cure of myopia.
077: November 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Nalini Ramji
Q: Why is it that many people feel the need of glasses for near work when they reach middle age?
When trying to read, they strain, which makes the sight imperfect; this may occur before the age of 40 or after 60.

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What is Better Eyesight Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running show centers on natural vision improvement through Bates Method principles, offering a structured, archival experience by reading and commenting on vintage Better Eyesight Magazine editions (spanning 1919–1930) exactly 100 years after publication. Episodes blend close readings of articles with practical demonstrations and modern-day commentary from a rotating cast of natural vision educators. Listeners can expect a steady mix of relaxation techniques (palming, sunning, breathing), visualization exercises, and human-interest clinic stories, all tied to an enduring, holistic approach to eye health. The format is unique in that it pairs historical material with contemporary interpretation, aiming to educate, inspire, and provide... more

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2. Maurizio Cagnoli
3. Emily C. Lierman
4. Gloria Ginn
5. Ainhoa de Federico
6. Ree Coleman
7. Orit Kruglanski
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