How to improve your eyesight?
A person in poor health often also looks for unofficial ways to get well. People with refractive errors of the eyes are no exception, whether it is short-sightedness, long-sightedness or other vision problems. On the internet you will find plenty of guides in the form of “X tips on how to improve your eyesight and vision”. The question remains, however, whether they work. That is not the only thing we will look at in this article.
We must warn you in advance that none of the methods for improving eyesight has been tested in clinical studies, or rather, their results are not satisfactory enough for us to be able to consider them official. They were tested either on small samples of patients, or the tests took place under inadequate conditions.
Nevertheless, some patients report that these methods have improved their eyesight and vision to a certain extent.
Your eyes are controlled by muscles, and you can strengthen them. Most eye exercises work on precisely this principle, and according to some of their advocates they have downright miraculous effects.
Example of a simple focusing exercise:
Sit on a chair with a view of the room. Place an object in front of you, ideally at eye level, at a distance of 0.5 - 1 metre. Alternately focus on this object and then try to refocus on another object in the background, for example a cabinet or a small table. Repeat this exercise 10 times. If you find that your eyes are tired, you do not have to continue with the exercise; rather let them rest.
What is the point of this exercise:
By focusing on different objects at different distances, you exercise the lens of the eye. Patients with lower dioptres for short-sightedness and long-sightedness report that it is very effective - experts, however, claim that it is just a placebo. What is your opinion? If you try the exercise, write to us whether it helped you. Do not forget that a potential result will not come immediately after one “set” of the exercise. Try exercising for a week or even up to a month.
Example of a simple movement exercise:
Sit down and close your eyes. Imagine a geometric shape. Start with a triangle. Move your eyes to each vertex clockwise several times. Then repeat the procedure anticlockwise. When you have finished repeating with the triangle, add one vertex to it - a square is created. Repeat the whole procedure and move on to other geometric shapes: a pentagon, a hexagon and so on, until you finish with a circle.
What is the point of this exercise:
By moving your eyes under closed eyelids, you also strengthen the eye muscles. Patients report that this exercise helps them especially with tired eyes and even relieves them of headaches.
The human body is a complex machine in which many parts are interconnected, and the eyes are no exception. Just as you take care of your car and do not wait until it breaks down, you must also take care of your body on an ongoing basis. The absolute basis is a balanced diet. You may think that we are mentioning this well-known truth needlessly, but many people forget that food should not only taste good to us, but also works as “fuel”.
So try to eat a balanced diet. If you follow diets, or if your lifestyle and philosophy do not allow you to eat certain foods, get suitable healthy-nutrition supplements. You do not need to be afraid of them, but do your research first and go for natural products without unnecessary chemicals.
Do not forget about proper lighting either. Remember the basic rule: natural daylight is the best and healthiest. Reading books in insufficient lighting in particular can put a strain on your eyes. However, if you do not get to a good book until the evening, choose suitable lighting. In addition to sufficient brightness, you can also choose the right bulb according to its colour tone. The standard, for example, is bulbs labelled 2700k, which indicates the temperature of the light - in this case it is warm white.
Some symptoms of a damaged or suffering eye may not appear immediately and only show up over time. That is exactly why prevention and regular eye examinationsare so important. An ophthalmologist will advise you and, if necessary, may also recommend the most suitable laser surgery - because sometimes you will not find any other solution. Fortunately, today's laser operations are painless, fast and truly effective, so there is no reason to postpone them.
We must warn you in advance that none of the methods for improving eyesight has been tested in clinical studies, or rather, their results are not satisfactory enough for us to be able to consider them official. They were tested either on small samples of patients, or the tests took place under inadequate conditions.
Nevertheless, some patients report that these methods have improved their eyesight and vision to a certain extent.
How to improve the sharpness of your eyesight with exercises
Your eyes are controlled by muscles, and you can strengthen them. Most eye exercises work on precisely this principle, and according to some of their advocates they have downright miraculous effects.
Example of a simple focusing exercise:
Sit on a chair with a view of the room. Place an object in front of you, ideally at eye level, at a distance of 0.5 - 1 metre. Alternately focus on this object and then try to refocus on another object in the background, for example a cabinet or a small table. Repeat this exercise 10 times. If you find that your eyes are tired, you do not have to continue with the exercise; rather let them rest.
What is the point of this exercise:
By focusing on different objects at different distances, you exercise the lens of the eye. Patients with lower dioptres for short-sightedness and long-sightedness report that it is very effective - experts, however, claim that it is just a placebo. What is your opinion? If you try the exercise, write to us whether it helped you. Do not forget that a potential result will not come immediately after one “set” of the exercise. Try exercising for a week or even up to a month.
Example of a simple movement exercise:
Sit down and close your eyes. Imagine a geometric shape. Start with a triangle. Move your eyes to each vertex clockwise several times. Then repeat the procedure anticlockwise. When you have finished repeating with the triangle, add one vertex to it - a square is created. Repeat the whole procedure and move on to other geometric shapes: a pentagon, a hexagon and so on, until you finish with a circle.
What is the point of this exercise:
By moving your eyes under closed eyelids, you also strengthen the eye muscles. Patients report that this exercise helps them especially with tired eyes and even relieves them of headaches.
A healthy lifestyle is best for improving eyesight
The human body is a complex machine in which many parts are interconnected, and the eyes are no exception. Just as you take care of your car and do not wait until it breaks down, you must also take care of your body on an ongoing basis. The absolute basis is a balanced diet. You may think that we are mentioning this well-known truth needlessly, but many people forget that food should not only taste good to us, but also works as “fuel”.
So try to eat a balanced diet. If you follow diets, or if your lifestyle and philosophy do not allow you to eat certain foods, get suitable healthy-nutrition supplements. You do not need to be afraid of them, but do your research first and go for natural products without unnecessary chemicals.
Insufficient light worsens your eyesight
Do not forget about proper lighting either. Remember the basic rule: natural daylight is the best and healthiest. Reading books in insufficient lighting in particular can put a strain on your eyes. However, if you do not get to a good book until the evening, choose suitable lighting. In addition to sufficient brightness, you can also choose the right bulb according to its colour tone. The standard, for example, is bulbs labelled 2700k, which indicates the temperature of the light - in this case it is warm white.
Prevention can save your healthy eyesight
Some symptoms of a damaged or suffering eye may not appear immediately and only show up over time. That is exactly why prevention and regular eye examinationsare so important. An ophthalmologist will advise you and, if necessary, may also recommend the most suitable laser surgery - because sometimes you will not find any other solution. Fortunately, today's laser operations are painless, fast and truly effective, so there is no reason to postpone them.
