Improving My Eyesight

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Some great news today - one of the readers of the blog, Balamani, posted a comment (you can read it here) indicating how their eyesight improved because of eye exercises.

Here is the comment that Balamani posted:

dear williams,
went to the opthamologist today,following two days of pain and focusing problem.
i still cant believe it , nor cld the doctor believe it.
my powers were -4.50 in right eye and -4.00 in left eye.
the power now is -4.25 in right eye and -3.5 in the left eye!!
that is an improvement of -0.25 and -0.5 diopters!
my doctor cldnt believe it and got my eyes checked twice
nor can i ,since i have been using spectacles for past 10 years now!

eye exercises really work i guess.
hope this motivates everyone.

love and light
balamani

This is truly great news and I hope it serves as great motivation to all of you…

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This article follows from a video I had posted some time ago - Interesting News About Myopia.

Its about special contacts, which when worn at night, reshapes the cornea of your eye so that you can see better during the day. However, it is only for people with mild nearsightedness. Check out the article below. Again I am sorry about the advertisement next to the article… but that’s how it get embedded.

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Today’s recommendations are about protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.

Sunglasses should be a part of your daily attire. Here’s what to look for in a good pair of sunglasses:

Expensive does not always mean protective.

What really counts is the degree to which the lenses filter out UV rays. Make sure your sunglasses have a statement on the label telling you how much UV protection they offer. The American Optometric Association offers a Seal of Acceptance for sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UV radiation. Look for this seal to be sure you are getting the maximum protection.

Darker is not always better.

Although it would seem that the darker the sunglasses, the more light they block, in fact dark sunglasses may still allow UV rays to enter the eye. They can even be more harmful than wearing no glasses at all, because they cause the pupil of the eye to dilate, which allows more UV rays to enter. It’s a special coating on the lens that makes them safe, not their darkness.

Choose the special feature that’s right for you.

Polarizing lenses, which reflect glare from snow, water, and roads, are good for skiers, boaters, and cyclists. Photochromic lenses darken or lighten with the amount of light present and may be useful if weather conditions are erratic. Mirror coatings are best for intense glare (snow or water). Wraparound and close-fitting frames block more glare, wind, and debris around the sides of the eyes.

 Take Care of your eyes…

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Today, let’s talk about ways to improve the health of your eyes through getting the proper nutrients.

There’s no doubt that lack of certain nutrients can lead to vision problems. The research behind the beneficial effects of certain vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements to your eyes is endless. Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Bilberry, Chromium, Copper Gluconate, Eyebright, Ginkgo Biloba, Glutathione, Lutein (containing Zeaxanthin), N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), Quercetin, Rutin, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Zinc all play an important role in vision health.

These nutrients can improve the clarity of your vision, increase blood flow and nutrient delivery to your eyes, and help to prevent potentially blinding conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.

To learn more about nutrition and your eyes, you can read these articles:

1. Nutrition and Eye Health
2. Vitamin Supplement For Your Eyes

Tomorrow, we’ll talk about ways to protect your eyes..

William

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I recently received an email from RebuildYourVision.com about ways that you can improve the health of your eyesight. I found the email quite interesting and decided to share it. There are basically three parts -

1. Things you should do when using computers
2. Things you should eat to nourish your eyes
3. Things you should do to protect your eyes

In this first part I will tell you about computers and your eyes:

Monitor Position: Repositioning your monitor is an easy and effective way to avoid awkward head or eye movements. It should be squarely in front of you at a distance of 18 to 28 inches, with the top of the monitor (not the screen) level with your eyes. You may also have to adjust the angle of your monitor to allow your eyes to remain in a natural position (straight ahead and slightly down). The ideal viewing angle is 10 to 20 degrees below your eye level.

Glare: Adjust blinds or curtains to minimize sunlight. Turn down overhead lights so that the brightness of the screen and the surrounding room are balanced. Do not, however, work in the dark: the contrast between computer-generated light and lack of background light strains the eyes.

The 10-10-10 Rule: Every time you are performing close vision work for over 10 consecutive minutes, look up and focus on anything that is at least 10 feet away, for at least 10 seconds.

You can also learn more about reducing the effects of computer use on your eyes by reading this article - “Computers and Your Eyes“.

In the next post I’ll talk about things you can eat to nourish you eyes

Till next time,

William

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I made another visit to the optometrist earlier this week… and….

…She indicated that my eyes have improved slightly.

I was also able to organise a pair of glasses that are lower than my prescription.

Good News!…

This is extremely encouraging and motivates me to carry on with the eye exercises.

Hope it gives you guys some hope as well…

William

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