Top Eye Exercises to Relieve Eye Strain

There are many different ways to relieve eye strain and make tired eyes feel better. Here are what are considered to be the top exercises to relieve eye strain.

Many people suffer from eye strain today and it can come from a variety of different factors. If you have a persistent problem it is always best to see a physician.

But aside from visiting a doctor there are things you can do to reduce the discomfort that comes with eye strain.

To determine the best remedy for eye strain it is necessary to learn what is causing the strain in the first place. For most people it is caused my working at a task that requires close up vision all day. A good example of that would be working at a computer for long hours.

There are very basis remedies that everyone knows but we seem to over look, and they are worth mentioning. Getting plenty of sleep, drinking the proper amount of water throughout the day, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and not drinking alcohol in excess will all help. That is not coming from me, that's what the doctors say.

But what are the best exercises for eye strain?

Number one on the list is to take frequent breaks and get away from your close up work as often as possible. When you get away go outside or to an area where you can focus your eyes on far away objects.

When you are in this environment find an object that you can stare at that is far away. Fixate on this object and hold this gaze for as long as you can. Then close your eyes and let them rest. Don't squeeze your eyes tight. Just close them naturally and hold the closed eye position for at least a count of 60.

Another top exercise you can do outside is to set your gaze a long distance again. This time you are going to write out the alphabet as if you were writing it with the movement of your eyes. This will cause your eyes to move in all sorts of directions following the pattern of the letters. After you have done this close your eyes again and allow them to rest for 60 seconds.

With this next exercise you will need to close your eyes. (This can be done at your desk.) Rub your hands together so they become warm. Cup your palms and place them over your eyes. Do not press hard. Relax your eyes, think of something pleasant. Breathe slowly and enjoy the deep blackness for a moment or two. This exercise can be very soothing for tired eyes.

This last exercise requires the help of another person. It is actually more of an observation than an exercise, but it can be very helpful. Because you may be doing something you do not realize. Ask a friend to observe you for a moment while you perform the task you normally do: working at the computer, working a machine, what ever. Ask them to watch and see if you are squinting. Many people do not realize it but they squint when they do their work and that can be a big contributor to eye strain. If that is the case it is definitely time to see the eye doctor.