Eye Exercises

Eye Exercises for Better Vision

Discover two simple eye exercise routines that strengthen eye muscles, improve focus, and reduce eye strain in just a few minutes a day.

Comprehensive Eye Exercise Routines for Better Vision

Our eyes work tirelessly every day, yet we rarely give them the care they deserve. These simple exercise routines can help strengthen eye muscles, improve focus, and reduce eye strain. Practice these exercises regularly for optimal eye health.

Exercise Routine 1

Exercise 1: Eye Movement Sequence

Blink your eyes rapidly several times. Then move your eyes in this sequence:

1. Up and down
2. Side to side
3. Diagonally from top left to bottom right
4. Diagonally from top right to bottom left
5. Clockwise
6. Counter-clockwise

Exercise 2: Focus Shift

• Hold your arm outstretched in front of you
• Look at the tip of your index finger
• Gradually bring the finger closer to you
• Continue moving the finger closer until you touch the point between your eyes

Exercise 3: Near-Far Focus

• Look at the tip of your nose and then shift your gaze toward the middle of your eyebrows
• Alternate between these two focus points several times

Exercise 4: Tension Release

• Close your eyes tightly and hold for 2-3 seconds
• Release and relax completely
• Repeat 5-7 times

Exercise 5: Palming

• Rub your hands together vigorously for a few seconds to generate heat
• Gently place your warm palms over your closed eyes without applying pressure
• Hold for 30-60 seconds, allowing the warmth to relax your eye muscles

Exercise Routine 2

Proper Posture

Sit with a straight back and neck. Look straight ahead with your eyes level with the horizon. Remember to move only your eyes, not your entire face.

Stretching Exercises

1. Look up, return to center eye line, then look down. Repeat 3-5 times.
2. Look to the extreme right, return to center eye line, then look to the extreme left. Repeat 3-5 times.
3. Make a half-circle upward while moving your gaze from one side to the other and back. Repeat 3-5 times.
4. Make a half-circle downward while moving your gaze from one side to the other and back. Repeat 3-5 times.

Exercises After Stretching

1. Make a full circle clockwise 3-5 times, then counterclockwise 3-5 times. Afterward, rub your palms together and place them over your closed eyes.
2. Practice blinking by reading one page of a book and blinking each time you reach the end of a line.
3. Look as far as possible without obstruction, then immediately shift your focus to your finger held closer to you.
4. In a dark room, look at the flame of a brass lamp for 15-20 minutes.
5. Wash your eyes with cool water after completing these exercises.

⚠️ Important Reminder: Close your eyes whenever you feel tired while performing these exercises. Never strain your eyes.

References

1. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Vasant D. Lad - Part 3
2. School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma