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Without an electronic device, such as a phone, an iPad or computer, it is difficult to imagine or think about life. Did you know that too much screen exposure can cause severe damage to your eyes?

According to, April 2020 was reported by Forbes the average American spent 25% of their day on their mobile devices. This is 4.3 hours. Mobile commerce also accelerated with more people spending on shopping apps in the past year.

Like any organ, the eye requires constant attention and care. Six muscles make up the eye, i.e. The eye contains six muscles, four rectus, two oblique, and two sagittal. These muscles are responsible for different eye movements such as scanning an area, tracking moving objects, and focusing on a visual. It is only natural to take precautions that will protect our eyes while using electronic devices or working with them.

Before you attempt to use the online eye exercises, it is best to consult an eye specialist. Studies show that exercise can reduce strain, improve vision, and reverse dry or myopia-related damage. We will be discussing which exercises you can incorporate into your morning routine, or even daily life.

5 Eye Exercises You Will Use

The first eye exercises were introduced to the world in the 1920s. To improve vision, there are many physical and mental exercises that can be used in various parts of the globe. While there are a few exercises that can be done to improve vision, we will discuss them in more detail later. One of the most popular mental exercises is engaging in personal affirmations to help one feel or have a better sense of one's vision. Repeat to yourself: “I can see better each morning” or “I can see properly without glasses.”

Let's look at the eye exercises that can help you to move your eye muscles in a way that creates up-and-down movements, side-toside or circular movements. You can also change your focus to different distances and areas to improve your overall vision.

  • 20/20/20 Rule

A unique eye exercise as its name suggests. This is a great exercise for those who spend long hours studying or working on a computer. You just need to pause what you're doing and remain seated at your desk. After 20 minutes, focus 20 feet away on an object or area for 20 seconds. This is the 20/20/20 rule. You can ease your digital eye strain by taking a short break.

  • Figure-8

There are many ways to do this exercise. It all depends on your preferred method. This exercise is easiest if you focus on a blank area, or wall, about 8 feet away. After 30 seconds, draw an imaginary number 8 on that surface using your eyes. After you are done, switch your direction and draw the same shape with your eye.

It is best to stand straight and keep your feet on the ground. Place your hands on the ground, then rest your arms. Next, lift your right-hand with your thumb up and place it next to your eye. Keep your elbow straight while you use your thumb to draw an imaginary figure 8. Repeat this 5 times, moving your eyes in clockwise and anticlockwise directions. Continue the exercise using your left thumb once you are done.

  • Pencil Push-Up

After reading the “pushup”, don't confuse it with the regular pushups we do at the gym and park. You only need a pencil for this exercise.

This exercise is also recommended for the first stages of vision therapy. To do this, you will need to keep a pencil at arm's reach between your eyes. Then, keep your eyes on the pencil and focus. Next, slowly move the pencil closer to your nose. Then, bring the pencil closer to your nose until it ceases to appear to be one visual. Next, push the pencil away 20 times.

  • Hocus, Focus:

You can change the focus of your eyes to make them more focused on distant objects. This will help your eye muscles move faster and improve your visual acuity.

Focus, a simple exercise that can help you to focus and improve your sight. Start by sitting upright on a chair with your thumb approximately 10 inches from your eyes. Next, focus on your thumb and the horizontal lines on the skin.

Next, identify any object between 10-20 feet away and focus for a few seconds on it. Then you must immediately return to your thumb and start again. After the first cycle is completed, identify another object that is between 20-30 feet from your current location. Focus your attention on the object and then move to the next object. This process will require you to repeat three times, increasing the distance between the object and your thumb each time. You can strengthen your eyes by practicing this daily for 2-3 minutes.

  • Clock

The last exercise requires a lot of imagination. With your eyes closed, sit down and imagine a clock. Visualize the numbers 12 and 6. Keep your eyes closed and rotate your eyes clockwise from 12 to 6. Repeat this process for 15-20 more times.

Next, imagine the digits 9 and 3 positioned parallel to each other. Rotate the eyes clockwise, moving them from 3 to 9, for approximately 20 times. Then, do the opposite.

It will make it much easier and more natural to do it every day. You can practice it before you go to bed, while lying down on your back with your eyes closed.

All these exercises may help with stress relief or digital strain but they are not the cure for serious eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinalopathy, or glaucoma.

If you have difficulty seeing, it is worth consulting an eye specialist. An innovative low vision device, such as the IrisVision, which is FDA approved, can be used to correct visual problems. It offers image magnification, visual adjust, and virtual assistant.

Only use supervised vision therapy programs that are prescribed by an eye specialist or ophthalmologist to correct eye alignment and binocular vision problems.

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