There has been a significant increase in people who wear contact lenses and glasses over the last 15 years. A large percentage can be attributed to increased computer use at both home and work, plus increased watching of television.
Like any part of our body, our eyes must be exercised regularly to keep in shape. We think that our eyes will gradually degrade no matter what we do, then resort to wearing contact lenses or glasses when it happens. You may never need to wear glasses or contacts if you exercise your eyes regularly. Wearing those contact lenses and glasses might temporarily solve your vision problem, but over time your eyesight will get worse as your eyes adjust to the artificial lenses and you will then need stronger lenses to see clearly again. Ask your friends and family, those who are wearing contacts and glasses, and they will tell you their eyes have become worse over time and blame it on their eyes, but that is not really the cause.
There are, of course some exceptions to the rule, and many people will need glasses or contact lenses to cope with a kind of eye trauma, or to relieve congenital eye problems. However, the majority of eye issues can be prevented through regular exercise, and eliminate the need to wear glasses in the first place.
1. Rapid & Slow Blinking
Blinking is certainly taken for granted and passed over for its benefits, but it keeps your eyes moisturized and fresh, and you can focus for longer periods of time. Those who use the computer and individuals who watch television often forget to blink regularly, especially when they are engrossed in what they are doing.
When we blink, our eyes go into a brief time of darkness that keeps them fresh and provides a respite. Blinking also discharges previous “images” and then makes it ready to process new ones, preventing eye strain.
Do the following exercises at regular intervals throughout the day:
1. Rapid blinking – focus on blinking every 4 seconds for 2 minutes
2. Slow blinking – focus on blinking every 30 seconds for 2 minutes
Repeat these 2 steps 3 times – your eyes should feel more rested and less strained.
2. Cover and Relax Your Eyes
This exercise will help to ease stress and tension around the eyes when you take a break from the computer or TV and is known as ‘palming’, as you cover your eyes with the palms of your hands and shut out all light.
Instructions:
1. Take a few long and slow deep breaths before the exercise.
2. Sitting comfortably, lean forward resting your elbows on your desk, or on your knees and close your eyes.
3. Place your hands over your eyes, with the palm cupping and covering your eyes completely. Your fingers should be on your forehead and the heel of your hand resting on your cheekbones. Make certain that your blinking is unrestricted and no pressure to your eyes is made in this procedure. Relax your facial muscles completely and continue to breathe at an even slow pace, focussing on relaxing your eyes.
Palming is great for allowing brief respite for your eyes a few minutes at a time. It may not look much of an exercise but it makes a big difference for your eyes especially when you plan to work or watch TV for a length of time.
3. Restrain Lazy Eye Muscles
Known as the Figure Eight, this exercise will help in increasing eye flexibility and improving your eye muscles.
Instructions:
1. Imagine a huge figure of eight about 10 feet straight ahead
2. Turn the 8 and lay it out on its side
3. Trace the imaginary figure slowly with your eyes. Trace it one way for about 3 to 5 minutes, then reverse the direction for another 3 to 5 minutes
It may be hard to focus on the imaginary number, but it is worth the exercise and benefits it gives your eyes. Find out about the quantum vision system here – designed by eye doctors to benefit you.
4. Retrain Your Eyes To Focus
This exercise will strengthen the muscles around your eyes and improve overall eyesight.
Instructions:
1. Stand or sit in a position that you are comfortable in. This exercise takes about 2 to 3 minutes at a time.
2. Position your thumb 10 inches in front and focus your eyes on it.
3. Shift your vision to something far away, to an object about 10 to 20 feet straight.
4. After each breath, alternately look at your thumb and objects 10 to 20 feet straight ahead.
5. Zooming
Another exercise to strengthen your eye muscles and help you retrain your eyes to focus.
Instructions:
1. Sit in a position that is most comfortable for you.
2. Stretch your arms out with the thumb in a hitchhiker position.
3. Gaze at your thumb while the arm is stretched out.
4. Bring your thumb slowly closer to you, looking at it all the while, until the thumb is about 3 inches close to your face.
5. Move your thumb back to the outstretched position.
6. Practice for a few minutes a day for best results.
Remember to practise these 5 easy eye exercises daily – make them part of your daily routine, and you will be on your way to better eyesight for life. You should also try the quantum vision system, which is a system of natural techniques designed by eye doctors to help improve your vision. Take a look at this video to show you how your eyes will benefit.
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