For a number of eye diseases, as well as for their prevention, an ophthalmologist can prescribe exercises for visual acuity.They do not require special equipment or a lot of time, but their implementation can replace the use of medications.
What are the benefits of vision exercises?
Exercises aimed at improving vision are beneficial not only for the eyes, but also for the whole body as a whole.
They have several important advantages:
- Rest.During training, you stop thinking about business and focusing on some events;
- Improving brain activity.Thanks to eye exercises, blood circulation is activated, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and nervous system;
- Solving vision problems.Many exercises, especially if you start them in childhood, can help with various pathologies of the visual system (myopia, farsightedness, etc.).
Examples of eye exercises
For each eye pathology, there are special exercises, by performing which you can completely get rid of the disease or prevent its further development.The same activities are a preventive measure against eye diseases.
To preserve sight
If you want your visual acuity not to decrease with age, the following gymnastics will suit you:
- Eye muscle contraction.Close your eyes and then suddenly relax.Repeat at intervals of 15-20 seconds 10 times;
- Close and open your eyes for a few minutes;
- Move your gaze sharply to the right and then to the left.This exercise helps improve blood circulation and shift focus.
For recovery from myopia
One of the most common pathologies of the organs of vision is myopia, when a person can only see objects closer to him and has difficulty seeing what is in the distance.To improve vision with myopia, you should do the following exercises:
- Infinity.Draw an infinity sign (inverted figure eight) with your eyes, performing the appropriate movements;
- Tight eyelids.Squeeze and unlock the eye muscles, repeat 10-15 times;
- Geometry.Draw various closed figures in the air and repeat their contours with your gaze.
To restore vision in case of farsightedness
Another common condition is farsightedness, where patients can see things far away clearly but have difficulty seeing things up close.Basically, a person tries to look at nearby objects, which, with farsightedness, provokes a drop in pressure and a headache.
Gymnastics for the eyes that will help fight this problem:
- fire.Look in the dark for any open fires: candles, fireplaces, matches, etc.Even a flame in a video will do;the main thing is to focus your gaze on it and not look away;
- Focusing.Find an object around you or take something in your hand and move it while looking at it closely;
- Massage.Place your fingertips on your eyebrows and gently massage the muscles.
To relieve tension
To relieve eye fatigue and strain, exercises similar to farsightedness exercises are suitable:
- Close or not close.Keep your gaze on things close to you and then on something that is a considerable distance away;
- An imagination game.Draw with your gaze different closed figures, letters and so on;
- Complete relaxation.Choose the darkest room possible or cover your eyes with your hand (cloth, sleep mask) and relax, because in such an environment you no longer need to focus on things around you and try to see something.
Eye exercises for children
Unfortunately, many eye diseases start at a young age, but by choosing an effective set of exercises, their development can be slowed down.
Then many adults have a problem: the child does not understand the need for gymnastics and refuses to do it.
Parents will come to the aid of interesting games, which will turn a regular set of exercises for improving vision into an exciting and fun pastime.
To do this, you need to be smart and find a simple explanation for each problem:
- Compare your child's eyelashes to the wings of a butterfly and ask him to flap them as if they are being removed;
- Take his favorite toy and ask him to watch it so he doesn't run away;
- Play code talker: ask your child to "say" a secret code and write it in the air with his eyes.
For visual acuity
To prevent vision from deteriorating and remain sharp for a long time, you need to focus on moving objects: a flame, a pendulum, a fingertip, etc.
Another important part of the training is drawing objects in the air with the eyes, preferably as small as possible.
To strengthen eye muscles
To keep the eye muscles strong, you should perform exercises related to their relaxation and tension.Perfect for:
- Flashing;
- Shifting the gaze from left to right;
- Contraction and relaxation of eye muscles.
Remember that you don't need to get too involved in the games.Within a few days, the baby should independently, without the help of adults, perform exercises to improve vision.Explain to your child that this is important for his health and encourage him to do it correctly and on time.
Basic methods of vision restoration
At the moment, four main systems for vision restoration, proposed by different specialists, are known.When choosing a program, it is important to have a confirmed diagnosis and consult your doctor about possible contraindications.
The professor's technique
Its developer is a person who is not an ophthalmologist;this should be taken into account when choosing gymnastics.His system is based on a two-fold approach: it is proposed to work on the physical state of vision and the emotional state of a person.The doctor believes that only those who believe in their health can recover.
The technique includes various exercises that are not unique: focusing on an object, drawing letters and shapes with the eyes, and relaxing the gaze through general relaxation.
The doctor's technique
A person without a medical education developed a technique in which the muscles of the visual apparatus are taken as the basis for eye problems.He pays a lot of attention to the relaxation of the body, along with which the eye apparatus stops straining.The author calls an exercise aimed at fixing emotions and feelings palming.
The rest of the technique involves standard eye gymnastics.
Tibetan technique
He differs from others in his recommendations for washing the eyes in fresh water, which have no relation to modern reality.Cold tap water with chlorine impurities is more likely to damage your vision than to help restore it.
Eastern gymnastics consists of two parts:
- Harmony with the surrounding world.To maintain your vision, it is important to be in nature often, observe the colors and calm shades around you and take a break from the hustle and bustle.There should be at least one potted plant in the workplace, which will help your eyes rest from excessive fatigue, for example, at the computer;
- Standard gymnastics to improve vision: focusing on an object, relaxation and contraction of the eye muscles, blinking.
The technique of a certified optometrist
It is more suitable for children and consists of two blocks:
- Massage – light finger movements on closed eyes and eyelids;
- Training - rotations, focusing vision with different eyes, drawing objects in the air.
Who should not do eye exercises?
Contraindications for which training is not recommended:
- Inflammatory diseases of the eye;
- Retinal detachments, in which gymnastics can provoke further vision problems;
- Recent surgeries, including laser correction to improve vision.
It is best to choose the method and duration of exercises together with your ophthalmologist.