Friday, September 7, 2012

Eye Exercises for Better Vision - 4 Natural Techniques to Improve Farsightedness



Nature gave us one pair of eyes to last a lifetime and as such, vision care should be a critically important part of our health and fitness routine. Don't allow vision conditions to hinder your ability to see clearly especially when there is something that you can do to prevent it. According to the

American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 12 million Americans suffer from farsightedness. This is defined as the inability of the eyes to focus properly on near objects. Eye exercises have been shown to have a beneficial effect on the eyes reducing problems like farsightedness. Here are 4 simple, quick and easy eye exercises that improve farsightedness.

1. Palming - You can perform this technique effectively by keeping your eyes open. Use both hands to cover them. Avoid touching your eye balls. However, it is important to ensure that your hands are tightly covered so that you can see darkness. Keep your eyes covered for a few minutes. Imagine that you are outside staring into the darkness of the night, into the distance. Staring into the distance is beneficial as it releases stress and tension in the eyes.

2. Practice flutter blinking - This is defined as blinking your eyes rapidly at different intervals.Inhale and exhale while performing this technique. Breathing is essential as 30% of the air we breathe nourishes the visual system. Blinking increases the natural moisture in the eyes thereby lubricating them. This is a natural remedy for dry eyes. You can also perform this technique at a slower pace by closing your eyes for 3 seconds and holding them open for another 3 seconds.

3. Visual Flexibility Exercise - According to Eye Exercises for Good Vision, the objective of this exercise is to improve the focusing ability of the eyes. This enhances its ability to shift from near to distant objects. To effectively perform this technique, choose an object that is 20 feet away. Be seated in such a position that you can clearly see the distant object you have selected. Hold a pen or pencil 6 inches from your nose and focus on the pen. Then, shift your focus to the object in the distance. This technique promotes eye health by improving the ability of the eyes to refocus to a different depth and distance. As you shift your focus, inhale and exhale deeply. Keep shifting your focus back and forth from the pen to the distant object, moving your eyes only not your head 7 times.

4. Stretching - This is an important eye strengthening technique. It involves moving your eyes only not your head, as far as you can to the right and then to the left. Then move your eyes all the way up and then all the way down. Repeat 3 times. It is helpful to complete this technique with eye rolls to relieve any additional tension in the eyes.

To perform eye rolls simply roll your eyes in a clockwise direction.

A reduction in farsightedness is just one of the many benefits of eye exercises. Additionally, they are a natural remedy for dry eyes. They strengthen the visual system improving the focusing power and flexibility of the eye muscles. Nature gave us one pair of eyes and eye exercises can help us keep them healthy for a lifetime.

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