Eye exercises can help certain focusing and alignment problems but do not cure refractive errors like short-sight or long-sight.
When eye exercises may help
Specific exercises, often called vision therapy, are sometimes prescribed for binocular vision issues. These include problems with eye teaming or difficulty maintaining focus at near.
- Convergence exercises can help eyes work together for close tasks
- Therapy is usually supervised by an optometrist or orthoptist
- Commitment and regular practice are essential for benefit
- Not everyone is suitable, and expectations should be realistic
Limits of eye exercises
No exercise can reshape the eye to remove the need for glasses or contacts. Good overall habits often provide more benefit than unsupervised online routines.
- Be cautious of claims promising to “throw away your glasses”
- Discuss symptoms with an eye professional before starting programmes
- Ensure the underlying cause of discomfort is fully assessed
- Combine any exercises with regular breaks and healthy screen use
