Laser surgery for eye correction is a popular way to achieve perfect vision by millions of people. But now a new trend is emerging. Natural vision correction is being rediscovered as an alternative to expensive and sometimes risky Lasik surgery procedures.

Not everyone with less than perfect vision is eligible to undergo LASIK. The first determining factor is the age of the candidate. To be eligible, a patient must be at least 18 years old. However, older patients may have some problems as well. While age itself is not much of a concern as long as the patient is a legal adult, the effects of aging certainly are. Patients with cataracts or those suffering from presbyopia the inability of the eyes to quickly change focus, may not be suitable candidates. Potential patients should not have experienced a change in eyesight for at least one year. Further, a patient must be able to afford at least $ 299 to $ 1799 per eye for Lasik surgery.

Natural vision correction on the other hand can be safely practiced by virtually anyone and can be learned for less than $ 40. In the days before Lasik, many vision problems were corrected with simple eye exercise and stress relief procedures performed a few times daily over the course of several weeks. In China, many of these techniques are still taught to school children and enable them to maintain healthy eyesight throughout adulthood without the aid of glasses, lenses or the need for corrective surgery.

In the 1920s, Dr. William Bates spent years studying vision problems. He attended and graduated from Cornell University and became a teacher and researcher of ophthalmology in the New York area. Bates created many vision improvement methods and believed that anyone can see well without glasses. His methods were developed to teach the eyes ways to improve and heal themselves.

The Bates Method was developed to help school age children absorb more knowledge without straining their eyes. Bates Method is actually quite simple. He created a large chart full of common shapes and letters. The chart was placed on the wall in the front of the classroom and the children were encouraged to look over at the chart whenever they felt overwhelmed.
The Bates Method was implemented in schools and the teachers noticed a vast improvement in concentration and progress. The eyes were able to relax and the strain was removed. Coupled with a comprehensive eye exercise program, The Bates Method is now being used by thousands to restore eyesight naturally.

The Bates Method can be used by just about anyone. Eye charts are available which can be placed at home or in an office. Glancing at the card several times and performing simple eye exercises during the day to keep the eyes relaxed and alleviate eye strain is a simple and easy way to improve and maintain good vision. Small efforts to train your eyes to relax will help improve vision today and for the rest of your life.

More information on natural eyesight improvement and The Bates Method can be found at http://www.eresourcez.com/eye-exercise/