The
renowned charity institution that I mentioned in the earlier post “Can
Shortsightedness Be Cured By William Bates Method?” is “The School for Perfect
Eyesight, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, India.” If you are interested in
trying yourself, here are the details like contact address, location, map,
website, instructions etc.
When
contacted by email, they sent me the following set of instructions (which I
edited a bit to include the missed salient points) that I am sharing here for
the benefit of all those who aspire to undergo the training program:
The
School for Perfect Eyesight at Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, is a ray of
hope to those suffering from visual defects. The patients have to undergo
treatment for a week and follow it up through simple exercises taught in the
School. Although the treatment is free, one may contribute according to one’s
own will.
Misuse
of the eyes while reading, sewing, watching films has been the cause of the
strain in the eyes and headaches. While glasses help to correct eye defects to
some extent and offer relief from headaches and watering of eyes, they do not
check deterioration. The power of glasses continues to increase.
The
beneficiaries are in the age group 7 to 40. Strain seems to be the chief cause
for refractive errors. The School intends to popularize relaxation as an
important and vital part of preventing visual defects. The patient has to come
to the school with the glasses and the doctor’s prescription for the glasses
and a lawn tennis ball, prepared for one week’s stay. For children below 10
years, at least one of the parents should accompany; preferably mother. One has
to arrange one’s own accommodation. He/she may directly contact the guest
houses or hotels in the list mentioned below for accommodation.
Holidays:
MONDAY
WEEKLY HOLIDAY. Any other government holidays and Ashram Darshan days are also
holidays.
Duration
of the Course:
Outstationed
patients have to take up a training of 14 sessions in 7 working days at the
rate of 2 sessions a day, one in the morning and the other in the evening.
Local residents have only one session a day, spanning 14 working days.
How
to Get an Appointment:
Please
take an appointment for the eye exercises by e-mail well in advance. PLEASE
NOTE THAT APRIL, MAY, JUNE, END OF SEPTEMBER, AND LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER ARE
ONLY FOR CHILDREN.
Working
Hours:
8 to 11 am and 3 to 5 pm.
Compulsory
Age Requirements to Get Admitted to the Course:
Should
have completed 7 years of age.
Should
be below 40 years of age.
Documents
Needed:
Birth
certificate to prove the age for children.
Ophthalmologist’s
prescription for glasses.
Copy
of the e-mails sent & received by you from the school.
Fees/Charges:
Free!
However, you can contribute donation of any amount if you like their service.
Contact
Person:
Ms. Santosh
Address:
The School for Perfect Eyesight,
2a Lally Tollendal Street (Rue Lally
Tollendal),
Near Taluk Office,
Pondicherry 605 002
Website:
The School for Perfect Eyesight
Email:
auroeyesight@yahoo.com
Phone:
+91413 2233659 (8 to 11 am and 3 to 5 pm,
Indian Standard Time)
Tamil version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgGPS8sxlcg
English version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzjioUf6bD4
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