In the case of many eye diseases and in order to prevent them, the ophthalmologist can prescribe visual acuity exercises.They do not require special equipment and a lot of time, but their implementation can replace the use of drugs.
What are the benefits of vision exercises?
Exercises aimed at improving vision have a beneficial effect not only on the eyes, but also on the whole body.
They have several important advantages:
- Rest.During training, you don't think about business and you don't focus on certain events;
- Improved 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 in childhood, can help with various pathologies of the visual system (myopia, farsightedness, etc.).
Examples of eye exercises
There are specific exercises for each eye pathology, by performing which you can completely get rid of the disease or prevent its further development.The same activities are used to prevent eye diseases.
To preserve vision
If you want your visual acuity not to decrease with age, then the following gymnastics will be suitable:
- Contraction of the eye muscles.Tighten your eyes and then suddenly relax them.Repeat 10 times at 15-20 second intervals;
- Close and open your eyes for a few minutes;
- Turn your gaze sharply to the right, then to the left.This exercise improves blood circulation and focus.
To recover from myopia
One of the most common pathologies of the visual organs is myopia, when a person sees only the objects closest to him and has difficulty seeing what is far away.To improve myopic vision, you should perform the following exercises:
- Endless.Draw an infinity sign (inverted figure eight) with your eyes, making the appropriate movements;
- Tight eyelids.Squeeze and open the eye muscles, repeat 10-15 times;
- Geometry.Draw different closed figures in the air and repeat their outline with your eyes.
Restoration of 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 in the case of farsightedness causes a drop in pressure and a headache.
Gymnastics for the eyes, which will help to overcome this problem:
- Fire.In the dark, keep an eye on all open fires: candles, fireplaces, matches, etc.Even a flame in a video will do;the point is to focus your gaze on it and not to look away;
- Concentration.Find any object around you or take something in your hand and move it, watching closely;
- Massage.Place your fingertips on your eyebrows and gently massage the muscles.
To relieve tension
Exercises similar to distance vision exercises are suitable for relieving fatigue and eye strain:
- Close or not close.Keep your eyes on things near and then on something that is a considerable distance away;
- A game of imagination.Draw various closed figures, letters, etc. with your eyes;
- Total relaxation.Choose the darkest possible room or cover your eyes with your hands (rag, sleep mask) and relax, because in such an environment you no longer have to focus on the surrounding things and try to see something.
Eye exercises for children
Unfortunately, many eye diseases start early, but their development can be slowed down by choosing an effective set of exercises.
Many adults then have a problem: the child does not understand the need for gymnastics and refuses to do it.
Interesting games come to the aid of parents, which turn the regular series of vision-improving exercises into an exciting and fun pastime.
To do this, you need to be smart and provide a simple explanation for each problem:
- Compare your child's eyelashes to the wings of a butterfly and ask them to flap as if taking off;
- Take his favorite toy and ask him to watch it so he doesn't run away;
- Play code talker: ask your child to “find” a secret code and write it in the air with their eyes.
For visual acuity
In order for the vision not to deteriorate and to 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 to draw objects in the air with your eyes, preferably as small as possible.
To strengthen the eye muscles
In order to keep the eye muscles strong, it is necessary to do exercises related to their relaxation and tension.Perfect for:
- Flashing;
- Shifting your gaze from left to right;
- Contraction and relaxation of the eye muscles.
Remember that you don't have to get too involved in the games.Within a few days, the baby should be able to do exercises to improve vision independently, without the help of adults.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
There are currently four main vision restoration systems that are popular and have been recommended by various professionals.When choosing a program, it is important to have a confirmed diagnosis and consult your doctor about possible contraindications.
The professor's technique
It is developed by a person who is not an ophthalmologist;this should be taken into account when choosing a gym.His system is based on a two-fold approach: it is recommended 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 own 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 vision during general relaxation.
Medical technology
A non-medical person has developed a technique that uses the muscles of the visual apparatus as a basis for eye problems.He pays a lot of attention to relaxing the body, and at the same time, the eye device stops straining.The author calls the exercise aimed at turning off emotions and feelings palming.
The rest of the technique includes the usual eye exercises.
Tibetan technique
It differs from others in its recommendations for washing the eyes in cold water, which have little to do with modern reality.Chilled tap water containing chlorine impurities is more likely to damage vision than to help restore it.
Oriental gymnastics consists of two parts:
- Harmony with the surrounding world.In order to preserve your vision, it is important to be in nature often, observe the calm colors and 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 the eyes to rest from overload, for example, in front of the computer;
- Normal gymnastics to improve vision: focusing on an object, relaxing and contracting the eye muscles, blinking.
The technique of a licensed ophthalmologist
It is mostly 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 eye diseases;
- Retinal detachment, in which gymnastics can cause further vision problems;
- Recent surgeries, including laser vision correction.
It is better to choose the method and duration of the exercises together with your eye doctor.