Types of eye exercises

Physical activity is also needed by the eyes to maintain health, prevent deterioration and overcome damage. Normal people’s perception of the world is directly linked to the visual system. With clear vision, people can see the beauty of nature, the sadness of strife as well as the joys of others’ faces. In addition, healthy eyes can make individuals be aware of pleasures and dangers.

Eye stress is quite harmful and exercises are needed

Unfortunately, near point stress is common in today’s modern daily lives. For example, indoor reading, television and computers cause unnaturally eye strain and abnormally restrict the free movement of the eyes. Common consequences include headaches, eye strain and reduced vision. Some visual experts have developed a program of eye exercises and eye games which will help the eye move flexibly again.

Near-far focus switching improves eye flexibility

Some near-far exercises are commonly taken to maintain flexible focusing system. This type of exercises requires a person to zoom in and out repeatedly. For example, the exerciser can hold his thumb at eye level as close as he can see it easily. Then look at a spot on the thumb and count to five. After that he should switch his focus to an object at least 20 feet away, focus on an object such as a wall clock and also count to five.

Different rules for myopic and hyperopic exercisers

These two actions should be differently ordered according to the person’s vision problem. A nearsighted person should conduct these exercises from near to far, in order to improve distance vision. In opposite, farsighted individuals are required to do the exercise from far to near. It is necessary for different exercisers to follow these two opposite rules, should they want to get expected effects.

Eye rotation following a clock is also helpful

Rotation can be used to help the eyes move freely. This type of exercises can simply take use of a clock. There are detailed steps that can be easily followed. Look at a spot straight ahead and then look straight up to an imaginary 12 o’clock position, which should be held for about two to three seconds. After returning to the spot straight ahead, look towards the 1 o’clock position also for two to three seconds. Every clock’s positions should be repeatedly reached.

Go around a clock with closed eyes

Another type of exercise is to go around the clock with the eyes closed. In detail, it is firstly necessary to imagine a clock in front of the eye. And try to “focus” on each of the points of the clock sequentially. Repeat this process several times. This kind of eye exercise does help the eyeball move normally and keep flexible. Moreover, surrounding eye muscles also get relaxation.

Doing eye exercises should be a lasting job

There are still other types of eye exercises that may help. It is worth mentioning that these exercises should be maintained every day, just like a person is accustomed to brush his teeth every morning. After a period of daily eye exercises, visual benefits will arrive regardless of the current visual problems.