Working in an office, working in an office, collecting small parts behind a conveyor belt for a long time - all these eyes and sooner or later can lead to myopia.However, simple but regular exercise can not only be an excellent preventive measure against vision loss, but can also prevent diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma.
Who invented eye exercises?
Already in ancient times, the problems of vision disturbed the minds of great scientists, priests and thinkers.Gradually, through trial and error, a certain system of exercises was created, echoes of which can be found in the works of the poets and other authors.Many experts criticize these training systems, but others consider them completely reasonable and acceptable.
Many ophthalmologists, as well as a professor who has worked at a high level in the development of eye exercises, especially for years at the Institute of Research Eye Diseases.Under his leadership, a set of exercises was developed to improve blood circulation, normalize intraocular pressure and increase visual acuity.
Currently, in addition to the usual eye exercises that a person can perform, there are special computer programs and hardware methods for vision correction.
Exercises to improve eyesight according to the professor's method
General strengthening exercises.Many people believe that a sedentary lifestyle and poor physical fitness contribute to the progression of myopia.The opposite is also true: daily exercise and moderate physical activity is an excellent means of preventing vision loss.
In the 80s of the last century, the following types of physical activity, when the pulse is in the range of 100-140 beats per minute, help to strengthen the smooth muscle of the eye and improve blood circulation.
- running;
- walking;
- Skiing;
- swimming.
However, the same exercises with a heart rate of 180 beats per minute, as well as rope, gymnastics and acrobatics, are observed due to the progression of myopia and deterioration of blood circulation in the eye.
How can you set your heart rate to get the most out of your run or walk?Of course, you can use special tools or count the number of heartbeats for 10 seconds, and then count up to 6.If this seems difficult, then you can use the following method. If the load is too heavy, it will be harmful to the eyes, only short words, for example, "yes", "no", "I don't know", etc.
Special exercises
They are divided into three groups: improving blood circulation and accommodation, as well as strengthening eye muscles.
Exercises to improve blood circulation and normalize blood pressure
The point of these exercises is that from time to time with your eyes you need:
- jumps often (for example, a quarter of a minute), then take a short break to rest and repeat 4 times again;
- Close your eyes for 5 seconds (8 times);
- Gently massage the eyes with closed eyelids for 1 minute and then repeat by pressing three fingers on them 3-4 times.
Exercises to strengthen eye muscles
The muscles of the eyelid become stronger and keep their shape well, if we move our eyes smoothly without turning our heads:
- vertically up, down;
- with a year, then the second diagonal in the upward direction;
- horizontal left right;
- turn clockwise and counterclockwise.
It is recommended to do almost every exercise in this block, up to 10 times.
Exercises for visual acuity
Exercises in this group are based on shifting the gaze from near distance to distance and back (the gaze is adjusted in each case for 3-5 seconds).It can be:
- He exposes his index finger to the level of his nose (the image becomes double) and takes it out at arm's length;
- He looks at a colored mark in the window at eye level and looks at a distant object located at our eye level for 5-7 minutes a day.
Useful and fun exercises for children
Not every child can do such exercises several times a day.And this is where games that prepare the eye area and strengthen the muscles come to the rescue.It is important to exclude those games with a high probability of face, collision, strong filtering or filtering.
The following activities can mainly replace "boring" exercises for children and improve vision:
- running at short speed (patch, catch);
- catching and passing the ball;
- Throw a ball (a small net of sand) on the ground or at a target.
Around class time, in the middle of class, it is recommended to blink rapidly for 30 seconds and then sit back in your chair with your eyes closed for 1 minute.