Good Lighting Is Important!
Do you have trouble reading without glasses? You need good lighting to avoid eyestrain.

If you do not have a clear and bright reading light, then think strongly about getting one. And, to help out, if you are near a window, and the outside light is right, that is even better. But, that won’t work at night, of course. Good lighting will really improve “how” you see things. Just try it out.

Dry Eyes Are Terrible! Here Are A Few Tips To Help Relieve Dry Eyes
First, dryness is often called by lack of water (go figure eh). So,drink your recommended 6 8-oz glasses of water a day, and sty nicely hydrated.

Blink!

When you are in front of the computer for long periods of time, then remember BLINK regularly. Blinking is so important to keep your eyes from drying out. And, unless you actually concentrate on blinking when in front of the computer, you may not even notice you have stopped.

– Sunglasses are needed for summer sun and winter sun.

– In the winter, when the furnace dries out the air, think about getting a humidifier.

These are just a few tips you may not have thought about, or forgot about.

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It is very rarely that only one particular health improvement will count the most. Here are some simple ways you can improve your vision, your eyesight. And, you may even improve your general health while you are at it!

#1. An Easy Tip To Give, A Hard One To Follow. GET YOUR SLEEP

We are all aware by now of how important sleep is? But, do you know what happens when you do not get your needed sleep? According to Harvard University’s HealthBeat, sleep can help us learn better (I know that for sure, I experienced that learning to play music. I would often go to sleep frustrated that I didn’t get something just right, went to bed, and the next day could play it.) Sleep allows the brain to work with information.

A lack of sleep causes hypertension, it increases stress levels, and it can even cause cardiac arrhythmias. A lack of sleep for long periods of time can cause havoc in your mind and body!

Everyone needs a different amount of sleep. Anywhere from 7-8 or even 9 hours per night. MOST people actually get anywhere from 1 to 2 hours less per night than they need.

#2. Drink Your Water

So, how often have we heard “drink your 8 glasses of water a day”, well some doctors say your don’t need that much, but, you need to be eating lots of fruits and veggies (water laden) instead. Water is necessary for so many reasons.

How much water is enough?

A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water that you need to drink per day. For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink at least 60 ounces of water per day.

#3. Wear Sunglasses

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Wearing sunglasses is one of the very best eye health choices you can make. The right sunglasses help protect your eyes from bright light and UV rays. If you are exposed to UV rays for long periods of time this could lead to cataracts, to macular degeneration.

Check and make absolutely sure the amount of UV protection your choice of sunglasses offer. The American Optometric Association offers a Seal of Acceptance for sunglasses that block 99 percent to 100 percent of UV radiation. Check and see that YOUR choice of glasses has this seal.

#4. Reduce Stress

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Stress is a killer! There is no question or doubt about that!

Just think that over 66% of doctors visits are due to stress related issues. It is a major

You really need to work on reducing your stress. Stress and your vision are closely related. Your eyes become blurry, unfocused during periods of stress. *I have experienced this often and really notice it when playing the organ. So yes, your eyes do get “better or worse” during periods of stress.

#5. Computer Related Eye Stress!

Working, or playing at the computer for long periods of time can be detrimental for your eyes. Learn how to manage your computer / eye health. Use the 10-10-10 rule.

For 10 seconds, look away at something at least 10 feet away, and do this every 10 minutes.

We can’t give up the computer, they are a big part of our lives, but, we can manage the eye stress related with using computers. Do It!

#6. Exercise Your Eyes With The Rebuild Your Vision Program

How To Improve Your Vision Naturally!
Breakthrough Method Helps Thousands To Improve Bad Eyesight Naturally.

Taking care of our body is your duty. And, just as exercises help you maintain body health, and strength so does doing eye exercises! It really is that simple.

#7. And, Now There Is An Eye Specific Blend Of Daily Vitamins

We are often in a hurry, we eat more prepared, and yes, even junk food. And, if we do eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, we question their nutritional value. So, to compensate for today’s lifestyle, a daily vitamin is a great idea.

Learn which eye vitamins naturally improve eye health. The Rebuild Your Vision Ocu-Plus Formula was designed to improve vision and eye health, and help people with Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataracts. Click HereTo Learn More.

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Even the animals do it

You have to develop good habits for your vision. Good habits are a first step towards having good and improved vision. There are steps to develop good vision. Techniques that will help you relax your body and mind, because stress can affect your vision. Techniques that will help relax your tense muscles, and yes, it does involve your eye muscles also. Each body part does not function strictly on it’s own, but rather, as a whole.

These types of techniques have been known to to get rid of (or improve) near sightedness, and farsightedness, and also presbyopia. Most of the following techniques have been established by the forerunner of natural vision improvement, Dr Bates. And others have been developed by his followers. Other techniques have been improved and expanded on.

Sunning means to actually “soak your eyes in light”. Eyes actually see by contrast of light and dark, and the more your eyes become efficient at functioning in light the more they will improve.
And, for a bonus, sunning is good for the mind, the mental status, melting away stress.
Sunning helps you get rid of “photophobia”. Many people wear dark glasses all the time and that makes them less able to deal with light. But yes, we also have to watch the sun’s rays and our eyes. To make your eyes more used to “sunning” use artificial light a the beginning.

You will need a chair, a normal pole lamp. Do not use sun lamps, or heat lamps, or any othe kind of lamps other than the normal pole lamp, from 40 to 150 watts is good.

- sit on a straight chair, relaxed
- put the lamp about 3 feet from eye level to your face
- and then, gently (don’t squint) close your eyes
- and then, very slowly and gently move your head (with eyes closed) from side to side. This is also very relaxing for your shoulders and neck
At the beginning, only do this for about 1 minute, and over the next week, work it up to NO more than 10 minutes at a time.

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Do not do more than that at a time, but, you can do this “exercise” as often as you like in one day.

When you do it in the sun
- DO NOT LOOK UP AT THE SUN, BUT JUST SIT THERE LOOKING AHEAD
- And, keep your eyes closed.
Both the light, and the gentle heat are good for your eyes.

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Have you ever heard of certain vitamins helping vision problems? Vitamins and nutrients such as eyebright, and blueberries? Chromium and Ginko Biloba? Well, there are 17 to be exact.

Take these specific eye health vitamins / nutrients for a while and then see your eyesight improve.

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Impress your optometrist for your next appointment, and see the difference when you take Ocu-Plus Formula

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Check out this post on the very subject of getting out and looking at the world

And, change your lifestyle, try and eat and drink healthy

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Have lots of light when you are reading or doing “near” computer work.

Your eyes work much better when you have lots of light for “near” vision work, like reading and computer work.

Eye Exercises – They Work

Do Not Smoke – Ever!
Smoking is bad for you, and it affects your eyes in conditions like cataracts, and glaucoma.  And the first thing the doctors tell you when diagnosed with AMD, Age Related Macular Degeneration,  is Don’t Smoke!

Make Sure You Stay Hydrated

Water is vital to life. If you get dehydrated you can get dry eyes, itchy eyes, and even decreased vision.  You get water in fruits, vegetables, and of course, by drinking it.

Avoid And Manage Stress

I know it’s easy to say, but, it is necessary to manage stress.  Stress will aggravate your eyesight!  I know because if I am stressed out I sometimes have a hard time reading notes when I play the organ.  Other days, I have NO problem.

One way to manage stress is by walking more. Also, try and get good quality sleep, and also enough sleep!

Lifestyle Change

Stay away from pop!
Stay away from trans fat!
Stay away from too much red meat!
Eat lots of multi colored fruit and vegetables!
And eat your fish!

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Blinking cleanses and lubricates the eyes.

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Sexy eye lashes, pretty hues of color on your eyelid and you look just amazing!  But, be careful,  because if you don’t practice good hygiene, you could end up with pinkeye, or even worse.

So, here are some tips
- Always wash your hands before you apply makeup, or anything else for that matter. If you have bacteria on your hands you could get an eye – infection.
- Make sure that any of your make up applicators are clean also.
- Keep your makeup in a clean, dustfee area.

Keep It New

- Replace any unused eye makeup at least every 1/2 year. Keep them free of bacteria.
- When you replace your product, replace the applicator.  Don’t forget that bacteria can very easily be transferred.
- Don’t use your makeup if it is dried up (like do NOT moisten, especially with your saliva).
- And of course, if it doesn’t look right or smell right.  Don’t use it!

Do NOT use anyone esle’s makeup and do not lend your makeup to anyone else.

This is very important, it is NOT trivial information.  Be careful with your eyes!

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Farsightedness (hyperopia) is greater difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.

Natural Vision Improvement in Cases of Farsightedness

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Farsightedness is the result of the visual image being focused behind the retina rather than directly on it. It may be caused by the eyeball being too small or the focusing power being too weak.

Farsightedness is often present from birth, but children have a very flexible eye lens, which helps make up for the problem. Most children outgrow the condition. As aging occurs, glasses or contact lenses may be required to correct the vision. If you have family members who are farsighted, you are also more likely to become farsighted.

• Aching eyes
• Blurred vision of close objects
• Crossed eyes (strabismus) in children
• Eye strain
• Headache while reading

Signs and tests

A general eye examination to diagnosis farsightedness may include the following tests:

• Eye movement testing
• Glaucoma testing
• Refraction test
• Retinal examination
• Slit-lamp examination
• Visual acuity

Read the whole article here,
Natural Vision Improvement in Cases of Farsightedness

Written by Kristy White courtesy of pubmedhealth

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