5 On-The-Go Exercises You Must Try For Better Vision

LASIK eye surgery is the most popular and commonly performed laser surgery to correct a wide range of vision problems. If you undergo this surgery, you will not have to continue wearing glasses or contact lenses. In this procedure, a special type of cutting laser is used to change the shape of the dome-shaped clear tissue present at the front of your eye (cornea) to improve your vision.

When is LASIK surgery done?

LASIK can be done to fix vision problems like:

• Nearsightedness (myopia) – This happens when your eyeball is slightly longer than normal or when a cornea curves too sharply. In this case, the light rays focus in front of the retina, thus blurring the distant vision. You can see objects that are close fairly well but blurring of those that are far away.
• Farsightedness (hyperopia) – If your eyeball is shorter than average or a cornea is too flat, the light will tend to focus behind the retina and not on it. This makes nearby vision blurry.
• Astigmatism – This condition happens when the cornea curves or flattens unevenly and disrupts both near and distant vision.

If you want to undergo LASIK surgery, you probably already wear glasses or contact lenses. It is important for you to consult an ophthalmologist and understand whether LASIK surgery is an option that will work for you.

5 eye exercises for eyes 

Whether you have had LASIK surgery or not, keeping your eyes healthy is important. LASIK surgery can correct issues with vision, but your eyes are still surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments that need to be exercised to ensure that they continue to function correctly. Speak to your doctor before performing any eye-exercise post-surgery.

Basic eye roll

This is an easy exercise for your eyes, similar to a basic stretch for your eye muscles. First, turn off or look away from screens. Sit up straight and relax. Roll your eyes to the left, return to the normal position, and repeat. Face a blank wall.

Eye press 

This exercise is perfect and soothing for the eyes and you may do it when you want to de-stress. It will help relieve the pressure on your eyes. Close your eyes and warm up your palms by rubbing them together. This creates warmth for therapeutic heat, which feels like a warm compress. Now press your palms gently on your eyelids for 10 seconds. Breathe in and breathe out, stay in the same position for 3 seconds and release. Repeat. This exercise 10 more times. This exercise is great for providing instant relief to tired eyes.

Eye graffiti

Look constantly at a blank wall and use your eyes to “paint” words on the wall and then retrace those words. Do this for about 30 seconds and then take a 10-second break. Close your eyes and then repeat this process for about 2-3 minutes. This is an eye exercise which may increase focus and strengthen eye muscles.

 Slow blinking

After you have spent too much time looking at a screen, your eye blinking rate slows down. This can cause the eyes to dry out, making them feel itchy and tired. Try to consciously blink your eyes as it stimulates their lubricating secretions. Close your eyes, pause for two seconds and then open them again. While the eyes are closed, the eyelids can be consciously squeezed tight for extra stimulation. Look at a blank wall when you open your eyes. Keep repeating the process. 

One at a time

It is also important to train your eyes individually. Try closing one eye and finding the furthest object you can clearly see comfortably. Next, try to go beyond that object to another, slightly more distant one and do this for each eye two to three times, but stop if you start to feel lightheaded or develop a headache. 

This exercise helps train your eyes. Hold your thumb 10 inches from your face and focus on it for 15 seconds. Shift your gaze to a target 20 feet (6 metres) away and repeat it.

Exercises to avoid LASIK

While some exercises are recommended for LASIK, you must always consult the doctor first. It is important to understand that not all exercises may be ideal for you and must be done under medical supervision. You must avoid doing exercises that cause excessive strain on your eyes.

Conclusion:

Eye health is important and regular eye examinations can help detect a lot of eye problems and eye diseases at their early stages. Do not self-diagnose or neglect your eye concerns because it may lead to other health complications. Your doctor will be able to guide you best and suggest the appropriate treatment and guide you through the recovery process. Regular exercises can significantly improve your eye health, even though they may not be a cure for your condition and are usually safe when performed with caution. 

FAQs:

Q1. Is LASIK a painful procedure?

Ans. LASIK eye surgery is not a painful procedure. An eye surgeon will use numbing eye drops for both of your eyes and you may feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, but no major pain.

Q2. Why are eye exercises recommended?

Ans. While these eye exercises may not cure any eye issues, they may strengthen your eye muscles and provide temporary relief from eye strain. Eye health is an important aspect of your body.

Q3. Can everyone perform these eye exercises?

Ans. These eye exercises are believed to be safe for all; however, it is best to consult the eye specialist, discuss your problem in detail and then proceed with these exercises to avoid any complications. Do not perform any eye exercises after any type of eye surgery till your surgeon allows it.

Disclaimer: The information included on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation.