The visually impaired dream of restoring it: they raise money for surgery and take advertised drugs. At the same time, they are skeptical that it can be restored by charging and is meant to improve vision.
Eye exercises are a simple way to restore and preserve vision. The point is to do it regularly, especially in combination with medication. We try to convince those who doubt the benefits of such exercises.
The benefits of visual gymnastics
Like all organs, the muscles and nerves of the eye are prone to various diseases and weakening. They need metabolism, blood circulation, and proper nutrition. The long time spent in front of the computer, lack of vitamins and poor vision hygiene do not contribute to strengthening their health.
We often forget about this or simply don't want to spend time on visual training. Really, why do your eyes need the exercise? It's easier to take a miracle drug for insight or have surgery. But this does not exempt a person from taking care of the eyes. This is confirmed by ophthalmologists worldwide.
More than a hundred years ago, W. Bates developed a unique practice for restoring and improving vision. It is remembered, followed and produces effective results. It has undergone changes over the years, but its meaning has remained the same - to free a person from glasses. Today it is used in combination with other treatment methods.
You need to practice every day for at least two months, achieve the desired result, and only then can you judge its effectiveness.
What exercises should be done for the eyes in the morning
One of the most important causes of visual impairment is systematic eye fatigue, which cannot be alleviated by anything. Therefore, ophthalmologists recommend doing special exercises in the morning, right after waking up.
When you wake up, you need to stretch well on the bed. Do this with your eyes closed. The whole body wakes up, the brain receives the necessary signal. Then turn it from side to side. Take a few deep breaths.
Open your mouth, then open your eyes very wide. Then do this all at once. Repeat the exercise four times: mouth – eyes – together.
Next step. Close your eyes tightly and blink quickly and effortlessly when closed. Exercise improves visual acuity. You can do it at any time of the day when your eyes are tired and your vision is bad.
Nose exercises are the best way to improve the function of the eye muscles. To do this, use the tip of your nose to draw numbers, letters and numbers in the air. It's more comfortable to do it with your eyes closed. You can do this several times a day.
Eyebrow exercises are also involved in energizing vision. Simply lift them up and down until you feel the skin move around your ears. The functioning of the visual organs improves, blood circulation improves, and the tone of the facial muscles increases.
Palming is a good way to end morning exercises. The optimal execution time is 5 minutes. This is how he prepared his eyes for the working day.
General rules for training the eye muscles
Only regular exercises will bring benefits. Choose an exercise routine – twice a day, once in the morning or evening, once every few days. Consistency and absence of omissions are the keys to the effectiveness of the complex.
Be patient when doing the exercises. You shouldn't even start the gym if you're in a hurry. Get the opposite effect. You will exercise for the show, not for your health; you run the risk of straining your muscles improperly or overstretching them, making the exercises less effective.
Let's not overdo it. Do not think that the more often you repeat the exercises, the faster you will feel the healing effect. This is bad. With its unnecessary efforts, it contributes to the unnecessary strain on the organs of vision. Keep the intervals.
Do not start a new exercise immediately after finishing the previous one. Sit with your eyes closed for half a minute. Then go to the next one.
Rest. There is no benefit to exercising while sitting in front of the computer. If you decide to restore your vision, be prepared for the fact that you will have to approach the process comprehensively - both in terms of nutrition and daily routine.
Principles of the rational practice of the eye
When starting the exercises, be sure to consult your doctor about the diagnosis that caused the visual impairment.
- All exercises are performed in a comfortable position. The back is straight, the neck and shoulders are as relaxed as possible.
- For exercises where the eyes move in certain directions, record the end point of each movement for a few seconds. It can be executed in different order and an unlimited number of times.
- We recommend that you choose several exercises and repeat them throughout the workday. This mini muscle exercise is especially necessary for anyone who works with a computer.
- The complex should include gymnastics of the cervical spine - tilting the head forward, left and right, as well as circular rotations.
- During training, do not make sudden movements of the eyelids and eye muscles.
- Do it by removing the lenses or glasses.
- Between complex exercises, do simple exercises in the form of relaxed, frequent blinking.
Visual gymnastics for adults
Vision-improving gymnastics can be divided into two categories: relaxation and training. In the first case, it is aimed at relieving the tension of the eye muscles. In the second - to strengthen them.
Let's start with the training. Done standing or sitting. Before departure, we calm down and assume a comfortable position.
Let start it:
- Tighten the eye muscles and close them. We count to 5, open and relax the muscles. We look into the distance for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
- Straight back, straight head, 10-15 seconds. we blink slowly.
- We quickly move our eyes diagonally: first up to the right - down to the left, 6 seconds. we look into the distance. Then we do the exercise in reverse.
- Keep your head straight, without turning, look to the left, fix your gaze for 5 seconds. Then we look into the distance and hold our gaze. Then we perform gymnastics by fixing the gaze to the right side, up and down. Repeat 2 times.
- Close your eyes for 5 seconds without straining your muscles, then open them wide and look into the distance for 5 seconds. We do it 3 times.
- Keep your back, head straight and move your pupils in slow, circular motions in different directions: first clockwise, then back. After that, we look into the distance.
- First we look at the tip of the nose, then into the distance. Repeat 7 times.
- Keep your head straight and fix your gaze. When counting to 4, we move our gaze to the right side and fix it. On the count of 4, we look to the left again and return to the starting position. We continue according to the "up-straight", "down-straight" pattern. Then we perform the exercise in the same way, moving our eyes diagonally.
If the training exercises are performed for the first time, do not be too zealous and repeat the exercises many times. This can cause pain and discomfort if you are not used to it. The number of repetitions gradually increases.
Relaxing the eyes is no less important than training. Excessive muscle tension is considered one of the causes of myopia. Let's look at some exercises to help relax them.
They can be executed many times, in any order. Any pose - sitting, lying down, the main thing is to tune into the right mood - throw all problems out of your head, calm down, relax.
Begins:
- We do this exercise sitting: close our eyes, turn our head clockwise, then make several circles against it. We rest with our eyes closed for a few minutes.
- Rub your palms together until they warm up a bit, apply them and gently press them to your eyes. Massage the eyes with light, circular movements for 5 seconds.
- It's a similar exercise, but you don't have to press your palm against your closed eyes. Just apply it and imagine the warmth emanating from your palm.
- After taking a comfortable position, we close our eyes, relax and begin to remember, let the memories be pleasant.
- We blink frequently for a few seconds.
It is advisable to choose several exercises for yourself and do them daily and regularly. Charging is especially useful for people who have vision problems and work a lot in front of the computer. To restore and support the organ of vision, you need to change your lifestyle.
Methods of children's vision development
It is important that the lessons are not boring or tiring. After that, the child is happy to perform therapeutic exercises, restoring the ability to see well.
Invite your child to an interesting game that will bring great pleasure to his eyes. First, do gymnastics three times a day for 5 minutes, then let the child walk and have fun.
First, see an ophthalmologist, discuss the technique you want to use, and ask for recommendations.
Attach 3 large circles of different colors to different corners of the ceiling. The child must carefully examine each circle in turn. About 10 seconds are available per subject.
Ask your baby to look four times, first up and down, then right and left. The child should close his eyes tightly, slowly count to 10, and then open his eyes.
Show your baby the clock face with arrows. Imagine that the numbers are painted on the ceiling, and your eyes, like arrows, must go around all the numbers in a circle.
Glue or draw a light circle on the window glass. Go to the window, point to an object that is very far away from you. You have to consider one subject or the other alternately. If the child has mastered all the exercises well, the complex can be complex.
We recommend looking at a point and "drawing" a circle, square, letter or number in the air with your nose. When the exercise goes well, tell your preschooler to draw his own figure and he has to figure it out.
Accompany your lessons with funny stories and jokes and try to learn poetry with your child. You can create a text that outlines the exercises for each day of the week - do the corresponding movements each day.
Dedicate Sunday to a massage: with closed eyelids, run your finger along the eyeball in circular motions, first in one direction, then in the other direction.
While walking, ask your child to watch the car, the dog, or other moving objects, alternately closing the right and left eyes.
Take a ball with you and teach your child to throw at a target, this exercise is useful for developing both vision and movement coordination.
There are many opportunities for outdoor activities: "sketch" a large object along the contour; without turning your head, name everything that your little eyes could see; find and describe the farthest and closest object.
The eyes need rest
The life of modern people is arranged in such a way that the TV or monitor screen takes a huge amount of time. A long time spent in front of the screen puts a lot of strain on the eyes, which causes visual impairment.
And if we cannot reduce the time spent at the computer at work, we can increase the rest time.
You can relax, fill the screen with positive emotions, new knowledge and skills. At the same time, there will be great benefits not only for the eyes.
The author's technique for improving vision
The technique was developed based on the already known Shichko-Bates methods. Among people with vision problems, this technique has a large number of fans. It is based on training the eye muscles and believing in their power.
The doctor claims that if a person believes and persistently pursues his goal, he will definitely achieve the desired result. He considers the main goal of the technique to improve vision to such an extent that a person can do without glasses.
The first thing the professor advises is to completely or partially refuse glasses at first. The glasses distort the image received by the eye and do some of the work instead of the muscles.
The doctor calls glasses a crutch for the eyes. However, glasses are designed to always look in the center, while the human eye is designed to look in all directions. This makes them even more tired and their vision is worse.
Vision training using the author's method
Such exercises are an effective way to restore vision. Do the exercises smoothly and slowly. There are only 6 of them, 6 best exercises for maintaining vision. These should be done in the order they are described.
Exercise 1. Curtains
During this, you need to blink rapidly for about two minutes. This improves blood circulation in the face and eyes.
Exercise 2: Looking out the window
This is a universal task from the "near-far" series: it is very useful for both short- and far-sighted people.
Go to the window, stick a piece of paper on the glass - a sign. If you blink, look at the paper, you see; blinked - look into the distance, saw a tree or a house. Then one more time: on paper - into the distance, on paper - into the distance. . . Do the exercise at least twenty times.
Exercise 3. Big eyes
Take a deep breath, close your eyes as tightly as possible. Tighten the muscles of the neck, face and head. Hold your breath for 5 seconds, then exhale quickly, opening your eyes wide as you exhale. Repeat 10 times.
Exercise 4. Massage
The most common massage technique is with two fingers - the index finger and the middle finger - in the form of a figure-of-eight movement. Move along the lower edge of the eyelid towards the nose, along the upper edge of the eyelid - above the eyebrows. This movement is repeated 10-15 times. Massage improves blood circulation and intraocular fluid circulation.
Exercise 5. Hydromassage
You should wash your face in the morning and in the evening. This is not only a hygienic procedure, but also a way to improve the microcirculation of blood vessels. Wash in the morning first with hot water, then rinse with cold water. In the evening, everything happens in reverse order.
Exercise 6: Drawing
Draw a snake in the air. Look to the right and draw a curved line in the air with your eyes to the left. Then do this from left to right. And they blinked again.
Perform palming for 1-2 minutes.
Original gymnastics for the eyes - pirate glasses
This simple, original exercise completely restores vision. It requires no effort.
You need to make unusual glasses in which one lens is covered with black paper and the other with normal paper. If you don't wear glasses, use eyeglass frames without lenses. Wear them and watch TV or work on the computer in peace.
Remember to change your lens tint every 30 minutes. So you rest one eye and train the other. It is important that the vision not only does not deteriorate, but begins to recover.
What is palming and how does it differ in nearsighted and farsighted people?
Palming is the key to quick and healthy rest, and is an essential part of any gymnastics aimed at restoring vision. Before doing any exercise, you need to be properly prepared for it.
Palming is gentle and effective. The duration depends on the emotional state, as not only the eyes but also the human psyche relaxes. The result is achieved when the color behind the closed eyes is black.
To complete the task, you need to rest and sit up straight. If all the rules are followed, the eyelids should be lowered. The eyes should be closed and protected with the palms. This ensures complete relaxation of the visual organs.
What we need to do:
- Rub your palms well. Your hand not only warms up, but also receives the necessary boost of energy;
- Fold your palms into a boat as if you want to draw water into them. Place them on your eyes so that they are in the center of the socket, with your palm on your cheekbones, your fingers on your forehead, and your little fingers on the bridge of your nose. Place your elbows on the table or press them to your chest; it should not hang. Do not leave gaps under your fingers. Important. Do not pinch your nose, you must breathe freely. Closed eyes;
- think or talk positively about your eyes: my eyes are good, my vision is improving day by day;
- the following operation is different for nearsighted and farsighted people, although it is also related to self-hypnosis:
Myopic people should imagine that their eyes will be spherical, this will help relax the transverse muscles and improve distance vision.
Farsighted people imagine that their small eyes are stretched out like cucumbers. This relaxes the longitudinal muscles and helps you see even small objects, such as small letters and beads.
- good memory, should be calm, very positive. It can be a river or sea shore, a warm bed, delicious food - anything that brings pleasant feelings;
- exit from palming. To do this, you need to close your eyes directly under your palms. Then blink. Remove your palms, blink, shake your head and breathe deeply.
That's it, your vision has improved, you can continue working. Palming not only improves vision, but also relaxes the eyes. If the visual acuity does not deteriorate, then there is no need to perform exercises to improve it (for far-sighted or short-sighted people).
Eye prophylactic complex
Relaxation. Close your eyelids tightly and try to relax. To perform this exercise, it is worth remembering some pleasant moments in life.Circular movements. With your eyes open, make circular movements: first clockwise, then counterclockwise.Movement in straight lines. Intensively move your eyes horizontally: left and right, and vertically: up and down.Blinking. Squeeze and open your eyelids intensely.Diagonal lines. Direct your gaze towards the lower left corner, pretend to be looking over your left shoulder and focus your gaze on this point. After three blinks, repeat on the right side.Mirror diagonal. As in the previous exercise, squint your eyes to the upper left corner and then to the right.Dark relaxation. Place your warm palm on your closed eyelids and cross your fingers on your forehead. Relax and try to achieve a deep black color.Blinking. Blink softly and quickly at least a hundred times.Crooked eyes. Move your pupils towards your nose. To perform the exercise, place the tip of your index finger on the bridge of the nose and look - then they "connect" easily.He works near and far or remotely. Go to the window and take a close look at the close-up detail. It can be a leaf from a tree growing outside the window, or a small dot of paper stuck to the glass at eye level. Then draw an imaginary straight line over the selected point, go into the distance and direct your gaze far ahead, trying to see the most distant objects.
conclusions
All the described recommendations allow to restore reduced vision due to excessive work or prolonged exposure to the computer or TV screen. If the problem arose against the background of any pathology, the cause of visual impairment must be determined and treated.
Regular exercise and hygiene procedures help maintain good vision and restore normal eye function.