Best exercise to deal with Astigmatism

Reading Exercise 

Benefit: This exercise helps to release the strain and pressure caused by astigmatism, and must be done 2 to 4 times a day.

The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Pull out a book.
2. Place an object next to it. After reading a paragraph from the book, focus on the object.
3. Continue doing this until your eyes start to feel tired.

 

Exercise along a figure 

Benefit: This work out helps your eyes regain their strength and become more flexible.
The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Look at a distance of 10 feet from your eyes.
2. Move your eyes along a figure for 2 minutes.
3. Do the same in reverse for 2 minutes.

Each exercise mentioned above is meant to improve the strain and pressure exerted upon the eye muscles. Performing these exercises daily will reduce the symptoms and eventually treat astigmatism. Make sure you consult your eye doctor to find out if these exercises will work for you.

 

Eye Massage 

 

Benefit: This exercise restores the shape of the cornea.
This should be done in the following steps:

1. Close your eyes and then place two fingers on each of your eyelids.
2. By applying gentle pressure, slowly move your fingers in a circular motion from top to bottom and from right to left.
3. Move your fingers clockwise as well as anti-clockwise.
4. Repeat it for 10–15 times, 2 to 4 times a day.

 

Vision Breaks Exercise

Benefit: This exercise relieves eye pressure and strain.
The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Take a break from writing, reading, or staring at the computer.
2. Focus on other objects in the distance for at least 20 seconds
3. Repeat this exercise as many times as possible in a day.

 

Head Tilting Work Out

Benefit: This exercise helps the extraocular muscles to regulate the force they exert on the eyeball.
The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Look in the mirror to find out if you tilt your head to one side.
2. Spend time every day consciously trying to tilt your head in the opposite direction.

 

 

 

Rectus muscle relaxation

Benefit: This work out relaxes the rectus muscles, which reduces the stress on the cornea and also strengthens the muscles around the eyes. It should be done 2 to 4 times a day.
The work out should be done in the following steps:

1. Place your thumb over your nose at a 90-degree angle.
2. Move it clockwise to 12 o’clock position. Keep it there for 2-3 seconds and then bring it back. Make sure your eyes follow your thumb.
3. Now move the thumb to 1 o’clock position, keep it there for 2-3 seconds and move it back to the original position (90-degree angle).
4. Repeat this for all clock positions.
5. Don’t forget to breathe properly during this exercise.

 

Eye Yoga Work Out

Benefit: This work out strengthens eye muscles, sharpens focus and improves vision.
The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Keep your posture straight. Stand, sit in the chair or on the floor.
2. Close your eyes, breathe while concentrating on your eyes.
3. Slowly start moving your eyeballs from side to side.
4. Do this work out several times a day.

 

 Blinking Work Out

Benefit: Blinking keeps your eyes moist, hence, allowing you to focus better. It also decreases eye strain keeping them refreshed.
The exercise should be done in the following steps:

1. Set a 2-minute timer.
2. Blink every 3-4 seconds.
3. Do this work out at least 4 times a day.