subject: Vision Improvement Through Eye Exercises [print this page] In general, the eyes focus and pupil size are under control of the internal muscles, while external muscles have more responsibilities. External muscles direct the eyes to the right point and keep the retinal image in constant slight motion. In fact, both internal and external muscles are quite important in maintaining good eye health.
Like any other muscle system, eye muscles are subject to fatigue after continuously use without breaks. They can be fatigued if the eyes are used for prolonged ocular activity. In addition, those activities that require added effort and concentration can cause eye fatigue more easily. After proper rest, eye muscles can recover their optimal levels of function.
Eye muscles do need proper rest and relaxation, similar to other muscles of the body. Excessive eye use can push eye muscles to their limit, which can lead to vision problems. This abuse of the eye prevents eye muscles from restoring to their normal state.
Experts have suggested that eye muscles can benefit from exercises, just like the body. A New York ophthalmologist named Dr. William Bates had developed a series of eye exercises for vision improvement, which can eliminate eyeglasses, contact lenses and surgery.
Dr. Bates thought that people with poor vision can benefit from those exercises, without the help of eyewear and vision surgery. In his mind, eye problems were caused by eye stress, tension as well as laziness. Eyeglasses and contact lenses could actually increase the laziness of the eyes. In fact, those methods initiated by Dr. Bates were first introduced in the early 1900s. And until now, many people have been taking these proven methods.
Eye muscles fixed on one particular scene has been believed to cause strain to the eyes. In this consideration, it is quite reasonable that eye relaxation can provide an improvement between the optic nerve and brain, which brings clear vision.
Remarkable visual improvements have been reported on all groups, such as those are nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatic as well as people with lazy eyes. Dr. Bates exercises have proven to be effective, although medicine has simply ignored the exercises benefits.
Palming, swinging and daily color awareness are some of the Dr. Bates exercises, most of which should be performed for about 30 minutes every day.
