Eye Exercises to Reduce Squinting
These exercises help reduce eye strain, strengthen eye muscles, and improve focus. Practice them
daily for best results.
Palming (For Eye Strain and Relaxation)
- Rub your palms together to generate warmth.
- Gently place them over your closed eyes without applying pressure.
- Relax and breathe deeply for 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat 2-3 times to relieve strain.
Blinking Exercise (For Dry Eyes and Eye Strain)
- Blink consciously 10 times in a row, slowly.
- Close your eyes for 2 seconds after the last blink.
- Open them and repeat 3-5 times.
- This helps lubricate and refresh the eyes.
20-20-20 Rule (For Digital Eye Strain)
- Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- This relaxes eye muscles and prevents fatigue from screens.
Pencil Push-ups (For Weak Eye Muscles and Focusing Issues)
- Hold a pencil at arm's length in front of you.
- Slowly bring it toward your nose while keeping it in focus.
- Stop when it becomes blurry, then move it back.
- Repeat 10 times daily.
Figure 8 Exercise (For Eye Muscle Coordination)
- Imagine an 8-shaped figure (infinity symbol) in front of you.
- Trace it with your eyes slowly for 30 seconds in one direction, then switch.
- Strengthens muscles for better movement and focus.
Eye Rolling (For Flexibility and Relaxation)
- Slowly roll your eyes in a clockwise direction 5 times.
- Then roll counterclockwise 5 times.
- Helps with eye strain and coordination.
Near and Far Focus (For Strengthening Focus Ability)
- Hold your thumb 10 inches away from your face and focus on it for 5 seconds.
- Then, shift focus to something 20 feet away for another 5 seconds.
- Repeat 10 times.