EYE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE EYESIGHT

Kids used to spend their free time playing in the sand, stones, and other outdoor activities decades ago, but nowadays, all types of children spend their time watching TV, using their phones, tablets, laptops, play stations, and iPods. Adults spend 60% of their time on their phones, TVs, tablets, and laptops, not in their spare time, but during their work. They merge with these types of gadgets, which have become indispensable in today's world. Early on, this causes blurred vision, itchy and watery eyes, headaches, and even double vision. Fortunately, yoga can help to improve the overall strength and function of all of the body's organs, including our eyes. It is always a good idea to splash your eyes with cold water a few times before beginning these exercises. Throughout the exercises, remember to keep your head and spine straight. Here is a list of simple exercises to help you improve your vision.

1.     Palming: This exercise will help your eyes relax and recover from fatigue.

Instructions:

·       Relax by sitting quietly with your eyes closed and taking some deep breaths.

·       Gently rub the palms of your hands together until they are warm, and then place them over your eyelids.

·       Feel the warmth of your palms transfer to your eyes, and your eye muscles relax.

·       Hold this position until the heat from your hands has been absorbed completely by your eyes.

·       Keep your eyes closed while lowering your hands.

·       Rub the palms once more and do so at least three times more.

2.     Blinking: This yoga exercise will enhance eye muscles and protect your eyes from dryness.

Instructions:

·       Sit comfortably with your eyes open.

·       Quickly blink around 10 times.

·       Close your eyes for 20 seconds and relax while focusing on your breathing.

·       Do this exercise five times more.

3.     Clockwork: This is a "miracle" exercise for people who spend too much time in front of their computers or televisions. After all, it improves focus and restores nerve strength.

Instructions:

·       Visualize a clock in front of your eyes and raise your eyeballs to the 12 o'clock position.

·       Keep your eyes still for a second before lowering them to six o'clock.

·       Without blinking, move the eyeballs up and down 10 times (if possible).

·       Maintain a steady and relaxed gaze.

·       From nine o'clock to three o'clock, repeat with horizontal eye movements.

·       Continue moving the eyeballs without blinking for a total of 10 times.

·       Finish this exercise by relaxing your eyes by palming them.

4.     EYE ROTATIONS: This allows the eye muscles to stretch and strengthen. It also assists in eye relaxation.

Instructions:

·       Keep your back straight.

·       Always keep your hands on your lap.

·       Rotate your eyes for 5-10 minutes clockwise and anti-clockwise on each side.

·       Keep your head still.

5.     Sideways View: This exercise helps you stretch and relax your eye muscles, which is especially helpful after a long day at the office.

Instructions:

·       Sit with your legs straight out in front of you in a comfortable position.

·       Make a fist with your left hand and place it on your left knee with your thumb pointing upwards.

·       Focus on a point directly in front of your eyes.

·       Maintain this position with your head.

·       Exhale and focus your gaze on the left thumb.

·       Take a deep breath in and focus your eyes in front of your eye line.

·       With the right thumb, repeat the movement.

·       Do the same thing with both thumbs at least 3-5 times.

·       Relax by closing your eyes.