Aim & Objective: Compare pre- and post-Bates therapy visual acuity scores to assess efficacy.

Methodology: The quantitative and evaluative study used a pre-experimental design with one-group pre- and post-tests. The study included 50 participants from Sevak Old Age Home in Chhatia, Jajpur, who met inclusion criteria. Visual Acuity Assessment Scale and Visual Functioning Questionnaire data was gathered. Over 45 days, Bates therapy was given individually with various assessments for immediate and short-term effects.

Results: Bates treatment considerably improved visual acuity and visual fields, with pre- and post-test results differing. The null hypothesis was rejected when the paired 't' test value exceeded the table value at a significance level of P<0.05. Thus, Bates therapy improved visual acuity, validating the research premise.

Conclusion: Bates therapy really helps older people see better, especially those over 60 in nursing facilities in Jajpur, Odisha. It may improve the quality of life and health of elderly persons because it is non-invasive and cheap. The study backs up the idea of using Bates treatment in care for older people and shows that more research is needed to get the most out of it for those with vision problems.