Eye Exercises For Suppression

Eye exercises are beneficial because they reduce eyestrain, help eyes work together and keep eye muscles strong and flexible. Further it has been suggested that eye exercises may compensate for some problems associated with working long hours on a computer. Computer Vision Syndrome causes eyestrain problems such as blurry vision and dry, red eyes. It has been suggested that this syndrome is directly related to the eye muscles inability to work together. Other conditions that appear to benefit from eye exercises are; headaches, fatigue, concentration problems, and vision related learning disabilities.

Exercise

Here is an example of an eye exercise that is geared to improve muscle tone and to relieve strain These eye movements are meant to be made slowly and with deliberation. You may be sitting or laying down. Remove glasses. Each movement requires that you feel the eye pull as you change direction. Move the eyes and then hold the position for a few seconds.

Start by looking up slowly. Hold for three seconds, close your eyes and relax for the count of two. Look down slowly and hold. Close your eyes for two seconds. Open your eyes turn your eyes right and hold. Close your eyes and count to two. Open your eyes and turn them left and hold. Now look to the right and up.

Hold and close your eyes. Count to two. Open your eyes and look to the left and up. Hold and then close your eyes. Now look to the right and down. Hold for two seconds and close your eyes. Look to the left and down. Hold then close your eyes. This routine should be repeated for a total of three times.

Cleaning and Care of Eyes

Harsh rubbing and scratching of eyes should always be avoided. Clean with fresh washed clothes with warm water. If there is an irritant in the eye, the eye can be flushed with clear clean water, Commercial solutions should be applied carefully and by following manufacturer’s recommendations. Complete eye care should include a regiment that incorporates a good diet, eye exercises and by receiving adequate eye health services

Visits with an eye doctor should be considered when vision distortions, blurriness and excessive irritation and redness are present. An additional note, it is important to protect your eyes from UV light wearing sunglasses on bright days can prolong and protect good vision.