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In the past I have discussed using eye relaxation exercises to reduce eye strain and naturally improve vision. In this article I would like to explain how you can improve your eyesight with pinhole glasses.

Before I do though I should explain what pinhole glasses are. Pinhole glasses are worn as eye glasses yet are actually made of plastic, the “lenses” of which are full of small holes. Typically they are also covered in a reflective surface to protect from harmful ultraviolet rays and as such make a good alternative to sunglasses.

The way pinhole glasses work is actually quite simple. Whenever you look at a blurred object your brain instructs your eye to focus on it until it is a sharp image. If this can not be achieved because the eye is damaged then the brain leaves the object unfocused. Pinholes work by improving the focus of the object which allows you to find the point of focus. During this focusing process the eye muscles become more adept at this exercise and over time this will improve your eyesight greatly.

On top of that pinhole glasses also blocks out most harmful light rays such as those put out by a TV screen or computer monitor. As mentioned earlier most makes now also provide UV protection. While exposing your eyes to natural light is good and healthy for them it is the UV rays that cause damage. So pinholes block out UV rays and allow a small amount of natural light in.

There are seven known benefits to wearing pinhole glasses:

1. Greatly improves distance of vision.
2. Eliminates everyday stress and strain on the eyes.
3. They prevent many eye conditions such as astigmatism, myopia and presbyopia.
4. They break dependence on regular eye glass lenses which merely mask the problem, not cure it.
5. Helps to improve the focus ability of the eyes.
6. Extra protection from harmful UV rays.
7. Makes viewing TV or computer screens much less harmful to the eyes.

People have actually been using pinhole glasses to improve their eyesight for quite some time despite their relative obscurity. During that time there has been no recorded negative side-effects however while you wear pinhole glasses your peripheral vision will be somewhat restricted so it is a good idea to take them off while driving or operating machinery.

There is no real time frame for how long it will take to improve your eyesight with pinhole glasses since obviously there are many factors to consider such as current levels of eyesight, time spent wearing the pinhole glasses, etc. However you will find that your eyes feel much more relaxed and less strained after only a few minutes of wearing the pinhole glasses. For most it will take a few months of persistent use to see an improvement in eyesight.

At this point you may be wondering if pinhole glasses are so great why don’t opticians sell them? Well sadly because pinhole glasses are so inexpensive (you can find pairs online for anywhere between $3 to $25) and provide a solution they would put opticians out of business. Think about it for a second, how to opticians make their money? By selling you expensive glasses that merely mask the problem and making you come back every six months to pay for a new eye test and possibly a new pair of glasses.

There is even a conspiracy theory that the FDA is suppressing this inexpensive technology in order to protect the interest of opticians. You can read more about that, if you wish, at http://www.myopia.org/conspiracy.htm

I personally use pinhole glasses and I feel they have made a lot of difference. I wear glasses but I am on the weakest lens available and I am hoping to eventually be able to stop wearing them altogether. Since I began wearing them a few weeks ago my eyes have felt very fresh despite the fact I work long hours in front of a computer. Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a pair of pinhole glasses online. They can be found easily with a simple google search. Improve your eyesight with pinhole glasses today!

The eyes hold more tension than many people realise. This tension can lead to headaches as well as impaired vision. However by using eye relaxation exercises you can reduce this tension and slow down the deterioration of your eyes, and in some cases people have even reported an improvement in their vision! I myself am prescribed glasses yet I rarely wear them because they are weak lenses and I keep my eyes in good condition by frequently performing these eye relaxation exercises.

Don’t worry if you don’t have time to do all these eye relaxation exercises everyday but try to do at least one or two so that you see a real long-term benefit.

Peripheral Sunning

Eye relaxation exercises can improve your eyesight.

We all spend too much time in front of a screen of one kind or another. Whether it’s the TV, a computer monitor or a cell phone. This results in poor peripheral vision as we are constantly staring at a fixed point straight ahead. Peripheral sunning can help you undo this damage.

To do this eye relaxation exercise you need to be outdoors on a day where the sun is out. Look into the sky, not directly at the sun (as this causes damage) but just underneath it. Now slowly move your head to the left while keeping your eyes looking just underneath the sun, then move your head to the right slowly. Repeat this motion for a couple of minutes. This allows the sunlight to reach every part of your eyes which improves the strength of your peripheral vision. It also helps improve the circulation of blood around your neck which increases the speed of repair.

Distance Focus

For this eye relaxation exercise you will need a picture or poster on a wall, with ten feet of room to move back from. Alternatively you can use a plant or tree outdoors to focus on. First stand about a foot away from the object and focus on it for 10 seconds. Then take step back a foot and focus on the object again for ten seconds. Repeat this process until you are stood ten feet away. As the name suggests this exercise helps improves your focusing abilities.

Ocular Development

Ocular development helps to improve the strength of muscles which control the vertical and horizontal movement of your eyes. It’s a fancy name for a really simple exercise. To start move your eyes up and down ten times. Once you have completed this then do the same thing, only this time from left to right. If you want to be really thorough you can also go this diagonally from top-left to bottom-right, then from top-right to bottom-left. You can also vary the speed each day you use this exercise. One day you can move your eyes very slowly, and then very quickly the next day. Each speed develops the muscles in a different way.

The ocular development exercise only takes a couple of minutes and you can do it anywhere so it’s a great eye relaxation exercise to do while the commercials are on TV or you’re waiting for something to load on your computer.

Follow The 10-10-10 Rule

This final eye relaxation exercise is very easy to remember and do and will save your eyes from deteriorating due to focusing too much on nearby objects (books, TVs, monitors, etc). The 10-10-10 rule says that when you are focusing on a nearby object, every 10 minutes stop and look at an object 10 feet away for 10 seconds. 10-10-10. Focusing on a object close to you for too long can cause serious long-term damage to the ciliary muscles. By following the 10-10-10 rule you are giving your ciliary muscles a chance to relax and “cool off” for a short period of time before they go back to work looking at the nearby object.

• Every 10 minutes…
• Look at an object 10 feet away…
• For 10 seconds.

Three simple points that can save your eyes a great deal of wear and tear.

The four exercises above are the ones that have had the most success for me personally. There are a lot more eye relaxation exercises that can help to improve your vision naturally but I will save them for another day. So please start to implement these eye exercises into your daily routine and let me know how you’re getting on with them.

Are you seeing an improvement? Please leave a comment and share your experience.