Can Eye Exercises Improve Vision Without Glasses?

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Eye exercises may provide benefits for individuals experiencing eye fatigue or strain, particularly after prolonged periods of studying or computer use. However, most vision problems do not stem from weak eye muscles, and self-treatment is not advisable without professional guidance. Consulting an optometrist or ophthalmologist is recommended for personalized advice and to learn appropriate exercises. While some resources offer various eye exercises, they do not replace the need for professional evaluation and care.
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Many people I know advice me that doing eye exercises will help improve my vision and if I do them for quite some time, that I will not need glasses any more. Is this true? When I google this, all I get are advertisements.
 
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If your eye muscles (such as for focusing or tracking) are simply weak, then there might be some benefit. Most vision problems don't fall into that category, though.
Eyes are not something to take any chances with. Doing self-repair would be like fixing the brakes on your car if you don't know how to hold a wrench. See a medical professional.
 
If you are prone to eye fatigue or eye strain, exercises can help. For example, if your vision seems to get worse after spending a lot of time studying or working at a computer, then consider eye exercises. An optometrist can teach these to you. But, if your problem isn't eye fatigue/strain, then the exercises won't help. You can ask your optometrist or opthamologist if they could help you.
 
Moonbear said:
If you are prone to eye fatigue or eye strain, exercises can help. For example, if your vision seems to get worse after spending a lot of time studying or working at a computer, then consider eye exercises.

Yes, this indeed does happen. Thanks. I shall see where I can learn to do them.
 
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