Shifting focus

This exercise challenges your eye's focus, reducing strain and fatigue.

How to perform:

Sit upright in a chair. Hold your index finger a few centimeters from your eyes. Focus on your finger. Slowly move your finger away from your face, maintaining focus. Look into the distance for 4-5 seconds. Return your focus to your finger and repeat. Perform this 3-4 times.

Pencil push-ups

This convergence exercise enhances eye muscle flexibility and the ability to focus on near objects.

How to perform:

Sit or stand comfortably, holding a pencil about 30 cm in front of your face. Focus on the tip of the pencil, then slowly bring it closer to your nose until the image blurs. Move the pencil back to the starting position and repeat several times.

Eye massage

This exercise relaxes the muscles around the eyes, reducing eye strain.

How to perform:

To warm your eyes, start by rubbing your hands together until your palms are warm. Close your eyes and place your palms over them. Breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Ensure you don't apply pressure to your eyes. Do this 3-4 times a day.

Figure-8 tracing

This exercise reduces eye strain and strengthens eye muscles.

How to perform:

Sit comfortably on a flat surface. Choose a point on the floor about 3 meters away and focus on it. Visualize a figure 8 and trace it with your eyes. Continue tracing for 30 seconds, then switch directions. Repeat 7-10 times.

Blinking breaks

Blinking moisturizes the eye's surface, removes debris, and reduces dryness.

How to perform:

Sit comfortably with a straight back and relaxed body. Blink rapidly: Close your eyes and blink quickly and forcefully 10-12 times. Rest: Open your eyes, relax for a few seconds, and let your eyes rest. Repeat these steps 3-5 times. Bao Bao (According to Healthline, Times of India)

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