Regular Eye Relaxation

To overcome eyestrain, which causes weak eye muscles, you need regular eye relaxation for optimum vision health:

Consciously breathe in and breathe out through your nose to bring more oxygen to your eyes, as well as to reduce any stress on your vision.

Loosen your shoulders and keep them down to allow as much oxygen as possible to fill up your lungs as you breathe in through your nose.

Push out as much as possible the carbon dioxide from the bottom of your lungs, feeling your stomach and chest flatten out gradually as you breathe out through your nostrils.

It is important that you do not force yourself to inhale; instead, wait for your natural impulse to breathe in again.

Repeat the process until your breathing becomes a natural rhythm.

Concentrate your mind on only breathing and nothing else.

Meanwhile, let your eyelids droop until they gently close. Your eyes should be unfocused and your eye muscles relaxed. Slightly open your mouth, while dropping your jaw.

Continue breathing for a few minutes with your eyes closed.

Now, open your eyes. When you re-open your eyes, do not focus immediately on anything in particular.

Blink your eyes repeatedly to soothe and moisturize your eyes. If possible, induce self-yawning.

Smile broadly and hold for five seconds to remove any tension you might be holding in your eyes.

Practice eye relaxation as often as required, especially when you feel eyestrain, for vision health.

Stephen Lau

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