Description
Eyesight training consists of exercises to help ease eye strain and help your eyes feel better. There is very little scientific evidence suggesting that eyesight training can improve your vision, however, eyesight exercises have been proven to combat eye strain. Though eyesight training cannot improve conditions that already exist such as astigmatism or glaucoma, they can help with eye irritation.
Time Commitment
Up to 5 minutes per exercise.
Suggested Frequency
Every day.
Time of Day
How to Do It
- 20-20-20 Rule
- Focus Change
- Near and Far Focus
- Figure Eight
- Palming
- Pencil Pushups
- Brock String
- Barrel Card
Required Equipment
Some exercises require some equipment, others do not.
Benefits
- May ease eye strain
- May improve vision
- May help your eyes feel better
- May delay need for glasses and/or contacts
Why it works
Eyesight training can work to improve vision and ease eye strain, however, eye exercises will not keep you out of glasses and cannot combat serious eye conditions or diseases. Taking daily breaks may delay your need for glasses and/or contacts in the long run.
Possible Side Effects
None.
Tips
- Try different eye exercises to find the one that suits your needs the best.
- Give your eyes a break and try an eye exercise after using computers, phones, TV, and tablets. Digital eye strain can have a real effect on your eyes.
