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Natural Vision Improvement

The eyes, as with every other muscle in our bodies, react to how we use them. If we use them incorrectly or don't nourish or exercise them properly, they become less effective.

  1. Nutrition and Your Vision

    • Nutrition is just as vital to your eyes as it is to the rest of your body. Eating whole foods as much as possible, staying hydrated and getting plenty of vitamins is essential to good vision. Failing vision is often a result of an increase in nutritional needs, often seen in aging, without an adjustment in nutritional input. As humans get older their nutritional needs change, but often their diet stays the same or worsens. Be sure to take a daily multivitamin, allow yourself some exposure to direct sunlight every day to keep your body producing vitamin D and drink plenty of water.

    Exercising the Eyes to Improve Vision

    • Dr. William Bates, an ophthalmologist in the early 20th century, developed a natural vision-correction system that included various exercises for vision improvement. There are pages of testimonials from people who have used the program and claim that their vision improved dramatically. His book, "Perfect Sight Without Glasses" was published and many people swear by the program. The mainstream medical community, however, feels that there is insufficient proof that the method works. But supporters feel that the holistic approach to vision is why it works. The concentration on stress reduction, postural correction, exercising the eyes and nutritional needs is a whole-body approach to vision correction.

    Computer Vision Syndrome

    • Many times, blurring vision can be caused by dry eyes and irritation due to prolonged use of a computer. Special computer glasses may be required by those who spend a large portion of their day on a computer. Posture and breathing are also helpful for computer vision. Many people sit hunched over, breathing slowly; blinking also decreases. Remember to sit up straight, position your screen at eye level and remember to breathe as deeply and as relaxed as possible. Take frequent breaks from looking at the screen, at least one minute every 15 minutes, as well as a five-minute break every hour in which you get up from the chair and move around.

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