eye exercise have you done this so far?

Hi Dan, how are you? Eye exercise? I have heard of it, and I do try to move my eyes away from the PC. But no real exercise. If I feel like my eyes need help, I put on my glasses or do something other than the computer things. I used to wear glasses for 3 years. I was around 28/29. I could not see far things. This is trouble when you are on the highway and cannot read the signs! hahaha! After three years I wanted contact lenses and got my eyes checked for it. Seemed my eyes had bettered themselves and if I were to not wear glasses, that would be the same as wearing contacts. So, I slowly started wearing my glasses less. When I got tired everything was far away. Put on my glasses and it was back to normal.After 6 months I rarely needed my glasses anymore. I just listened to my eyes so to speak. And today I hardly every wear them. When I put on my glasses now , I cannot see far things anymore. But for reading and the computer they are still great. But, even then I don't usually wear them. Getting enough rest, and trying not to worry to much is the best exercise for my eyes. hahaha! Take care, have a great day.

hi, my optician gave me some exercise tips when i was in school. then i was regular with my exercise because i could avoid studying for sometime but gradually when life started taking different turns,i have given up those exerises and occasionaly visit the optician to get my power checked up. these ocassions come when i suffere from head aches while working.

GOOD MORNING HEL, My eyes are too far gone to get any help but a young person should do everything they can to help their eyes. I was never told any of that when i was young. HOPE UR SISTER IS FEELING WELL, TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER. happy monday.

The exercise you mentioned has been around for a long time. I knew about it when I was in primary school. The eye rolling exercise came later on. I am not going into details because they have been covered by you and the others. Have you tried reflexology? This is my third line of defence to minimise the deterioration of the eye sight. At least once a day massage the area said to be connected to the eyes. You need to apply some pressure using maybe your fingernail. The area is below the first and second toes on the foot itself. Do it on both feet. Another thing to remember is reduce your sugar intake especially if you are working long hours using a computer. all the best, rosdimy

I came across this interesting little guide a few weeks back. It's supposed to strenghten the eyes, but I haven't had a chance to test it long term yet. http://www.indiaparenting.com/alternativehealing/yoga/0010.shtml

I had to do some eye exercises when i was younger, had some problem with one or both of my eyes. Nothing serious just like i couldnt focus on things properly. I used to get to leave school early for it anyway lol. But then after doing those exercises it went away and since that i have had perfect vision so far, so i would recommend doing them to anybody! I still do the exercises i got given sometimes, or the ones i remember!

I have been doing eye exercise for years. I was told to make circles with my eyes then side to side motions, then up and down ten times to strengthen the eye muscles. Close the eye for 20 seconds then look far away to the top of a tree for 20 seconds. To soothe the eyes put cold slices of cucumber on them for 3 minutes. The eyes will feel rested and will look clearer. Staring at a PC screen for hours is not good for any ones eyes. Just like your body the eyes need a break ever so often.

You started a good discussion coz it reminds us of the importannce of eye exercise. I'm sure most mylotters have to spend at least 1 hour here every day, which does great harm to our eyes. So we should pay great attention to eye exercise. Just as your optometrist recommended, we'd better look farther than our pc like staring into a tree or just look into the distance to relax our eyes. When we're working in front of the computer, we often fix our eyes steadily on the screen for a long time, forgetting to roll eyes frequently. Now, it's the high time we started doing eye exercise, and I recommend two ways of protecting our eyes. The first one is remember to roll your eyes at least 10 times/per minute; and the other one is to twist your eyes for at least 5 minutes every hour. Wish all mylotters good luck!

Hello :) Yes, my eye doctor recommended the same thing. At the computer, we tend to blink less often, which lets the eyes become dry. Also, staring at the same source for hours on end causes strain. So I do once every half hour or so stare at something more distant. I also put my eyes through a short "range of motion" exercise: look up, down, left, right. Or just close them every so often and count to 30. These are the ones I know. :) Karen

i known this exercise since i was in college, somebody teach me and said it will help my eyes. in the morning when you wake up or when your eyes are tired, rub both your hands and them when you feel its hot, then put it in your eyes until it gets cold. you know when your rubbing your hands it gets hot. you can do it anytime when your eyes are tired but they advice to do it in the morning when you wake up.

Hi, i do not know much about those eyes exercises, but i do agree that looking far or look at green things do help to relax our eyes, after looking at our computer screen for some time. Taking a short break and rest the eyes can help to reduce the tiredness of the eyes too. Close the eyes and softly massage it and you will feel better. Besides, taking food or fruit which contain carotine is also good for our eyes health. Carrot is one of them that i know which are good for eyes health. Just a sharing of my opinions. Thanks..

I stay in front of the monitor for looong hours. And truthfully, it has been straining my eyes too much. I am aware of the exercises that you can do to help your eyes relax. Unfortunately, I am a great offender. You can say that I am neglecting myself. Yes, hey I should be accountable for the consequences.

I have to do that every 30 min so i can see far but i never remember that the 30 min have finished and i notice that when my eyes are bleding and red. I neeed a pc aplicacion that works like a chronometer to alert me

wow, great. I'll do that more often. I'm having problems with my eyes lately. I really have to start taking care of it. Nice post.

I have no idea of eye exercise though my eyes are very weak. I wear contact lenses all the time and on top of that, staring at the PC, dries out my eyes and makes them tired. I do give them rest from time to time and I also use artificial tears to keep them lubricated.

It is actually a way to tell us not to focus our attention and eyes on the computer for too long a time so as not to strain the eye. It is a habit difficult to cultivate. I tried many times to remind myself not to glue my eyes to the screen but somehow, it is difficult to follow.

I doubt that "20/20" has anything to do with it, but there's definitely nothing wrong with the doctor's idea. Keeping one's eyes "fit" is just as good as keeping one's body fit. After all, aren't the eyes ARE part of our body too? Indeed they are. cdrxo

Yes, these exercises are really helpful. They were recommended to me by an Eye Specialist. Actually, looking farther improves your focusing power which might increase or decrease(hypermetropia & myopia)if you sit continuously in front of pc. And green color is always soothing for eye, so they say you should view green areas. Also, I was said walking on grass might improve eye sight as well. Though, I don't see a reason for that.