Questions about vision exercises
Answers to the most common questions about visual exercises and visual rehabilitation. Can't find yours? Call us at 0438 83409 or book an appointment.
Can eye exercises make my eyesight worse?
No. The exercises work on how the eyes focus, converge and move together; they do not change the structure of the eye. However, they should be done as instructed, without overdoing their length or intensity.
Can exercises let me stop wearing glasses?
No. Short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia are corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The exercises help you use your eyes more comfortably and with less strain, especially up close.
Can the exercises cause headaches or dizziness?
At first you may feel a little tired, as when starting any new activity. If you get headaches, dizziness or double vision, stop and talk to us before carrying on.
My eyes are a little red after the exercises. Is that normal?
Slight redness that soon goes away can happen, often because you blink less during the exercises: take breaks and remember to blink. If the redness does not go away, hurts or comes with discharge, stop the exercises and see an ophthalmologist.
My eyes feel warm or heavy after the exercises. Is that normal?
A slight feeling of strain can happen, especially at first: shorten the exercises and take more breaks. If you feel pain or strong burning, stop and see an ophthalmologist.
After the exercises my vision is sometimes a little blurry. Is that normal?
It can happen for a few moments right after focusing exercises, then it goes back to normal. If your vision stays blurry or gets worse, stop and contact us. If your sight drops suddenly, see an ophthalmologist straight away.