According to medical research, the most common causes of visual impairment are functional disorders, which in most cases can be overcome with simple and natural treatments, without the need for surgery, glasses or contact lenses.
This article will discuss the most effective ways to restore vision, which have been shown to be effective in treating myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism, and other visual defects. The effectiveness and speed of treatment directly depend on the complexity of the violation, its duration and the implementation of the prescriptions.
Neglect of advice and recommendations, eye strain from overwork, physical and mental stress, and improper nutrition can significantly slow progress in treatment and, in some cases, stop it completely. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to carefully follow all instructions during the entire course of treatment and after its completion.
Causes of visual impairment
According to Dr. Bates' research, the leading cause of visual impairment is psychological and physical overload, which leads to housing disturbances - the ability to see distant and near objects equally clearly.
Contrary to the prevailing stereotype, the focus of vision occurs not only due to a change in the curvature of the lens, but also due to a change in the shape of the eye itself, due to the action of the external muscles of the eyeball, which they are responsible for the movement of the eyes in all directions.
Due to the contraction of certain groups of eye muscles, the back wall of the eye moves closer or further away, depending on whether you are focusing on a distant or near object. Therefore, many visual impairments are nothing more than the result of a violation of housing due to improper functioning of the external muscles of the eye.
In the case of myopia (myopia) the eye has a constantly elongated shape, which does not allow to focus on distant objects, and in the case of hyperopia (hyperopia), on the contrary, the eyeball has a compressed shape, not allowing to see nearby objects clearly.
Vision correction with the help of lenses aggravates the situation even more, as it fixes the muscles in one position, violating the natural fit. As a result, muscle tension increases and the disease progresses.
Therefore, glasses and contact lenses are the main cause of the continuous deterioration of vision, which they aim to combat.
Exercises to restore vision
Using special techniques to relieve tension of the eye muscles in combination with diet and improving the overall health of the body, it is possible to significantly improve vision and in some cases completely overcome many visual defects, including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
To get the best results it is necessary to be aware of the treatment and to strictly follow all the instructions. The main task is to learn how to relieve tension and achieve the desired level of relaxation of the eye muscles. Deep relaxation and relaxation are the key to successful vision restoration.
Gymnastics for the eyes
Gymnastics for the eyes is an essential step in improving eyesight. The main task of eye exercises is to relieve tension from the eye muscles and bring them in tone. This will significantly speed up the treatment process and return to normal vision.
Gymnastics for the eyes with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism consists of four basic exercises that must be performed in the most relaxed state. This is best done while sitting on a chair or sofa.
- Exercise 1. As gently as possible and with minimal effort, move your eyes up and down 6 times in each direction. The movements should be as slow and evenly spaced as possible. As you relax, the range of eye movements will increase. Keep it as relaxed and relaxed as possible. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times with 1-2 second breaks between repetitions.
- Exercise n. 2. Gently move your eyes from side to side 6 times in each direction. No tension. The main task is to relax the overloaded muscles, not to increase tension, so the movement of the eyes requires a minimum of effort. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times with an interval of 1-2 seconds between sets. As you relax, increase amplitude, while maintaining relaxation and ease.
- Exercise # 3. Bring your index finger to your eyes about 20cm away, focus on it, then look at a large object 10 feet or more away. Then look back at your finger, then focus again on a distant object. Move your eyes back and forth 10 times at a fairly fast pace. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times with an interval of 1-2 seconds. This is one of the best accommodation exercises to do as often as possible.
- Exercise n. 4. Move your eyes as gently and slowly as possible in circles, first in one direction and then in the other direction. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times for 4 circles in each direction with an interval of 1-2 seconds between cycles, applying minimal effort.
Before each exercise, you need to relax your eyes by covering them with your palms for a few seconds. If you wear glasses, they should be removed during training. If your eyes hurt during the process, stop exercising and rest. Wash your face with cold water and palm.
Wellness exercises for the neck
Neck gymnastics is an essential step towards restoring vision. Due to the overexertion of the neck muscles, the nerves are affected and there are problems with the blood supply. Therefore, for the treatment to be successful, it is imperative to exclude disorders of the spinal system and achieve complete relaxation of the muscles of the back of the neck.
- Exercise 1. Stand upright, arms relaxed and lowered. Raise your shoulders as high as possible, then pull back as far as possible, then lower them and return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 25 times, making fairly fast circular movements with the shoulders.
- Exercise n. 2. Perform circular motions in the same way, only in the opposite direction. Pull your shoulders back, then lift them as high as possible, lower them and return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise continuously 25 times.
- Exercise # 3. Lower your chin to your chest as low as possible, relax your neck as much as possible, then gently lift your head and tilt it back as far as possible. Don't strain yourself during the process. Repeat the exercise 12 times.
- Exercise n. 4. Gently lower your chin to your chest, then turn your head to the left, lean back, turn right, and return to the starting position. All movements must be slow, smooth and with the greatest possible amplitude, but without tension.
- Exercise # 5. Slowly turn your head to the right, return to the starting position, then turn your head to the left. Turns should be slow, without tension and with maximum amplitude. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
Regular exercise helps relax the neck and upper back muscles, improves the flow of blood and nerve energy to the head, normalizes high and low blood pressure, and also has a positive effect on vision and general well-being. . Neck gymnastics is best done in the morning or in the morning and evening, as well as during the day if needed.
Exercises to relieve eye fatigue
To be able to improve vision, the eyes must be given a complete and consciously provided rest every day, lasting 30-60 minutes to relax all the muscles and tissues surrounding the eyes. For this, there are special exercises:
Covering your eyes with your palms (palming) is one of the simplest and most effective exercises to correct vision, which can be performed almost anywhere and at any time. The technique for performing the exercise is as follows:
- Sit comfortably in a chair, armchair or sofa to feel free and comfortable. Relax as much as possible.
- Close your eyes and cover them with your palms so that the center of the right and left palms are opposite the right and left eyes respectively and the fingers are crossed on the forehead. Eliminate any pressure on the eyes.
- Get in a comfortable position with your elbows resting on your knees or on a table. The eyes should remain closed and covered with the palms of the hands.
- Relax as much as possible, don't focus your thoughts on something important or serious, think about the good and the positive. Try to see as much black as possible. The more black before the eyes, the more relaxation and rest they experience.
Schematically it will look like this:
To achieve a good effect, covering the eyes with the palms of the hands should be done at least 2-3 times a day for at least 10-20 minutes. It is also recommended to perform the exercises between jobs when the eyes are tired.
Swinging to the sides is a very effective exercise for relieving eye strain and relaxing. To perform it, stand up, feet shoulder-width apart, arms lowered along the body. Keeping yourself relaxed and comfortable, start swinging slightly from side to side.
In the process of moving, you can picture yourself as a pendulum and move in the same measured and slow way. The torso should remain straight and the legs should not bend. If necessary, you can raise your heel slightly without taking your feet off the floor.
It is best to swing while standing near the window. At the same time, the eyes should be relaxed and look at objects outside the window without tension, "swinging" with you. After a minute, close your eyes and imagine the "movement" of the window as clearly as possible. After a minute, open your eyes again and keep moving, then repeat the exercise again.
The swing should be done at least 3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. When done correctly, it effectively relieves eye stress and also has a very beneficial effect on the condition of the eyes and the nervous system as a whole. It goes without saying that if you wear glasses or contact lenses, they must be removed before doing this exercise.
Blinking is a very simple and effective exercise to relieve eye fatigue. Unfortunately, in many people with visual impairments, the natural blinking process is disturbed: they blink less often, their eyes become less mobile, and the blinking process itself occurs convulsively, with tension, and not regularly.
To improve vision and eye condition in general, it is necessary to develop the habit of blinking frequently, regularly and in a relaxed manner, thus preventing tension. It is recommended to blink at least 1-2 times every 10 seconds without any effort, regardless of the situation.
Sunlight is very important in the treatment of visual impairment and should be used to the fullest by all patients. However, it is worth using it with care so as not to harm yourself. To do this, follow the main rule: never look at the sun with an unprotected eye, so as not to damage the retina.
There are many ways to restore vision with sunlight. The simplest and most effective is to face the sun, close your eyes and slowly turn your head from side to side so that the rays fall evenly over your eyes. It is recommended to perform this exercise 2-3 times a day for 10 minutes. For safety reasons, it is best to do this in the morning and in the evening.
You can also swing from side to side while facing the sun. Obviously with your eyes closed. Such sunbathing improves blood circulation in the eyes, relaxes the muscles and nerves.
In addition, the following exercise is very beneficial for improving eyesight:
- Cross the four bent fingers of one hand and place them perpendicular to the other four.
- Place your palms over your eyes so that one palm covers one eye and the other creates a spot for a thin ray of sunshine to pass into the other eye.
- Pass a small ray of light between your fingers and look at it. Adjust the thickness of the beam so that the contemplation of sunlight is pleasant and does not cause discomfort.
- After 1-2 minutes, switch hands to look at the sun with the other eye.
Looking at the sun through the hole between your fingers is very careful! Failure to comply with safety precautions can damage the retina of the eye!
Cold water is an effective remedy for quickly relieving tension and improving the tone of the eyes, as well as the muscles and tissues that surround them. To do this, when washing, close your eyes and do not splash too much water. Repeat the procedure 10-20 times, then gently wipe your closed eyes with a towel.
Repeat the procedure whenever your eyes are tired, but at least 3 times a day. At the same time, note that the water should be cold, not cold.
Training your memory and imagination is an important step towards good vision. It is very easy to verify this: we recognize familiar objects much faster than unfamiliar ones, as memory and imagination come to our aid. Therefore, they need to be developed for vision restoration to be successful.
To train your memory and imagination, you can use the following exercise. Carefully consider each small object, its size and shape. So close your eyes and try to remember everything in great detail. Repeat the exercise.
The above exercise should be performed for 5 minutes or more, of course, without glasses or contact lenses. Words or letters from books can also be used as objects. Regular exercise contributes to a significant improvement in vision over time.
Central fixation is a basic exercise that allows you to better see the objects you are focusing your attention on. Unfortunately, people with visual impairments are often deprived of this opportunity. Due to constant overexertion, they see better with peripheral vision than with central vision.
To restore central vision, use the following exercise. Open the book and focus all your attention on one line. Then, highlight the word in the middle of the line and focus on it. After that, close your eyes and imagine that you see this word as clearly and clearly as possible and imagine all the surrounding words as blurry as possible.
Open your eyes again and repeat the exercise. Do the central fixation for 5 minutes, each time imagining the central word more and more clearly and all the surrounding words blurred as you like.
As your vision improves, move on to shorter words until you can do the two-letter word exercise, focusing on one letter. The second letter will be blurry. In this case, we can consider that central fixation is almost achieved.
Reading - Contrary to popular stereotypes and misconceptions, reading is one of the best ways to train your eyes and keep them active and healthy. Of course, this only applies to those cases where the reading takes place without voltage. Otherwise, poor eyesight will only get worse.
To improve eyesight, you need to read effortlessly. To do this, take a comfortable sitting position, cover your eyes with your hands and relax as much as possible. After a few minutes, take the book and start reading, holding it at the most comfortable reading distance, remembering to blink while reading. As soon as the first signs of fatigue appear, rest your eyes. Close them for a few seconds and, if necessary, cover your eyes with your palms (palm).
As your vision improves, gradually change your distance from the book. In the case of myopia, the distance must be increased and, in the case of farsightedness, it must be reduced. If you currently have very strong myopia, you can start reading with one eye, giving preference to the eye that sees worse. As your vision improves, you will be able to start reading with both eyes.
Initially, the reading time can be a few minutes. However, you shouldn't despair. Over time, by mastering the relaxation and relaxation skills, you will be able to read longer without any strain or tension.
Proper nutrition and diet to improve eyesight
Poor nutrition is a common cause of visual impairment with age. In many cases, following a diet alone can significantly improve vision and, in combination with special exercises, completely restore it.
It is impossible to create a universal diet that is suitable for everyone, so the following are general tips for making the right diet:
- Eat only natural food.
- Eat more vegetables, fruits and vegetables (depending on the season).
- Cook food as little as possible and only when needed.
- Exclude artificial and concentrated foods, semi-finished products and canned food.
- Minimize, or better yet, completely abandon fried, smoked, fatty, sweet and salty foods.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and carbonated drinks.
- Minimize your intake of tea, coffee, and sugary drinks.
- Eat animal products, such as meat, in moderation.
- Start the day with a light breakfast. Fruit and milk are best for this.
- Eat small meals, but often. Optimally up to 5-6 times a day.
- Each meal must contain foods rich in fiber (see point 2).
- Eat dinner no later than 2 hours before bedtime.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that it is necessary to minimize and it is better to completely abandon the consumption of everything that is so diligently promoted with the help of the media. Food should be treated as a necessity, not as a means of satisfying our tastes and whims. By changing your relationship with food, you will change your health.