This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of June, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1561], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1561].
3. Now as we find, as respecting that condition over which the body is most anxious, - while this correction is not an impossibility, nor an improbability, there has been a great deal of neglect; and this naturally has not been to the advantage of a correction that would bring a complete or full return of vision to the eye.
4. But as we find, if there is the sincere desire, and the willingness of the body to pay the price IN the material or from the money standpoint, as well as that necessary in prayer and meditation, this may yet be eventually accomplished. But it will require time and patience, and persistence, and CORRECT LIVING!
5. Then as we find, the first steps towards a correction would be to have such an one as Erlanger make application of the low electrical forces DIRECTLY to the injured areas, - so as to clear the cornea of the growth. And then this may aid an inert activity which exists in the optic forces that, WITH the replacement of the torn retinae, it may be so enlivened as to keep its position and thus bring at least fifty to seventy-five percent MORE vision than nil - or as at present; and, of course, removing a great deal of the consciousness of a handicap.
6. This will require time, and these treatments would be better if taken in periods; beginning, we would say, in three to six weeks, and take treatments twice or three times a week for at least six to eight weeks; then a rest period of two to three weeks, then the treatments taken again for another two or three weeks.
7. And THEN it would be indicated as to sufficient clearing for the consideration of the operative measures for the replacement of the torn retinae, or the straightening of same - though it has been somewhat absorbed, else it might be replaced in toto.
8. But do this in the beginning, and when the growth or cataract is absorbed sufficient, we would give the instructions for further physical activities.
9. As to the mental attitude, and the correct living:
10. It is not that some special law or dispensation is to be adhered to or sought, - but to live a consistent and persistent life in the relationships with thy fellow man, as ye would have thy fellow man do to thee, - being oft in prayer as to directions, and living in the same manner towards God and man as ye pray.
11. And, according to the faith in Him who is able to restore thy whole body, be it unto you!
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Dr. Gustave Erlanger.
    See blank [which was enclosed] to be returned if you wish the Association Prayer Group to join with you when you start the treatments.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/23/39 Letter [Mr. [1561] had previously had a Life Reading, several business readings, and physicals for family, etc.]: "I would like an expression from you, if you are so inclined, as to whether you think it would be well for me to have a 'reading' about my detached retina and incidental cataract on this lunar lamp of mine? I am inclined to seek it for more than a personal reason, possibly in part to answer the mental question I feel sure is oft directed to me - i.e:, 'Why not, doctor, cure thyself?' Yet I am not at all convinced that I can qualify for such a blessing."

REPORTS

1. He subsequently referred many others for readings.
2. 11/07/39 He obtained another reading on his Montana mining properties - See 1561-8.
3. 5/02/43 He obtained a second Physical Reading in re intestinal pains, flu, etc. - 1561-22.
4. 7/25/59 Letter requesting loan file on cataracts: "Mine are deep-seated and now 7 years developing. Eye specialist, Dr. Sauer [John J. Sauer, M.D.?], says 'you may not need an operation' but did not elaborate."
5. 8/10/61 "I'm now in drydock where I'll have to remain until my vision is restored via cataract removal."
6. 6/07/63 "[...] [wife] is well and busy and while I've been in drydock more or less with foggy vision, we believe it will clear again."

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