How to Improve Your Eye Health with These Five Simple Exercises - Eye Health

The effectiveness of your eyesight partially depends on their ability to move. Eyestrain, sensitivity to light and blurred vision are three common problems that can be helped with eye exercises. Just like the rest of our muscles need to be exercised and kept limber, our eyes need the same care. So you can understand how important it is to improve your eye health with these five simple exercises.

Note: If you wear contact lenses, you might want to remove them before you start these exercises. Remove eyeglasses, sunglasses and any other object that may be in the way.

1. Many people tend to roll their eyes when they think someone has said something that's not true, is goofy, or is "off the wall." If you do this, did you know that you're actually helping your eye health? Whether you have this habit or not, sit upright in a comfortable chair and relax your body. Make it a conscious effort to breathe in and breathe out. Then, slowly roll your eyes in a circular, clockwise direction. Then, move them back in a counter-clockwise directions. Make sure you blink in between each exercise to help keep your eyes properly moistened. Do this exercise five times at each session.

2. Have you ever sat down at a table, placed your elbows on the table and placed the palms of your hands over your closed eyes? Most of us do this when we are tired, disgusted or sad. The second eye exercise that can improve the health of your eyes follows the same steps: sit down at a table in a comfortable chair. Sit upright and breathe deeply. Then, rubs the palms of your hands together until they are warmed up. Place your elbows on the table and close your eyes. Cover your eyes with the palms of your hands, making sure not to actually touch your eyes. Wait a few minutes until you see complete darkness. Wait another minute, then remove your hands from your eyes. Repeat the steps two more times.

Note: On a personal note, I have found this eye exercise to be especially effective for eyestrain.

3. Another exercise that's beneficial for moving your eyes is to sit down and look across the room at a wall. Focus on large objects that are on the wall; notice their outlines. Keep your head still. Just move your eyes around each object. If you see drapes hanging at a window, for

4. This next exercise might make you feel like you're being tested for drunkenness by a police officer. But it's actually an exercise that will help improve your eye health. Sit upright and breathe deeply throughout the entire exercise. Stick your left index finger up and place it in front of your nose. Focus both eyes on your finger. Then, slowly move your finger straight out away from your nose until you reach arm's length. Bring your finger in close, then slowly move it back out again. Next, move your finger to the left so it's parallel to your shoulder. Keep your eyes focused on it. Don't move your head as you watch your moving finger. Instead, use and exercise your eye muscles. Repeat the steps with your right index finger.

5. Focusing your eyes from near to far is another excellent exercise that will benefit your eye health. To do this simple exercise, focus your eyes on something that's close for several seconds. Then, look away to an object that's far away. Focus on the object for several seconds, then change your focus to a close object again. Repeat these steps a few more times.