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3 Ways to Improve Vision Naturally

More than ever, we are using our eyes to stare at small type and images on computer
screens, televisions, and cell phones – which leads to eye fatigue and an increase in age-
related eye problems. But diminished eyesight does not have to be an inevitable part of living
long. Follow these three tips to sharpen your own vision so you can see your way to a future
of longevity.

Posted on 5/18/2012 | Mao Shing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., PhD

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3 Ways to Improve Vision Naturally

More than ever, we are using our eyes to stare at small type and images on computer
screens, televisions, and cell phones – which leads to eye fatigue and an increase in age-
related eye problems. But diminished eyesight does not have to be an inevitable part of living
long. Follow these three tips to sharpen your own vision so you can see your way to a future
of longevity.

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Eat for Bright Eyesight

Protect your peepers with a vision-ary diet! Our eyes require multiple nutrients to function
optimally. Start with these:

Vitamins A, C, E, and minerals like copper and zinc are essential to eyesight. 
Antioxidants, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, protect the macula from
sun damage. Get these antioxidants from dark leafy greens, egg yolks, yellow peppers,
pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Notice any color patterns here? Current research
shows that consuming yellow and green vegetables can help prevent age-related
macular generation, a leading cause of blindness. 
Foods rich in sulfur, cysteine, and lecithin help protect the lens of your eye from
cataract formation. Excellent choices include garlic, onions, shallots, and capers. 
Anthocyanin-rich blueberries, grapes, and goji berries have antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory properties that can help improve your vision. 
DHA is a fatty acid found in coldwater fish like wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, and
cod. DHA provides structural support to cell membranes to boost eye health.

Exercise Your Eyes

These simple exercises will help you maintain optimal vision and may also keep those
annoying eye floaters at bay. Perform these exercises first thing in the morning, before
bedtime, or any time your eyes feel fatigued. Make sure that your hands are clean and that
your mood is relaxed. Commit to daily practice and you may just see better results within one
month. 

Warm your eyes. Rub your palms together to create heat, and then place them against
your eyes for five seconds. Repeat this three times. 
Roll your eyes. Start by looking up and then slowly circle 10 times clockwise and 10
times counterclockwise. 
Focus. Hold a pen at arm's length, focus your eyes on it, and slowly bring the pen closer
until it's about 6 inches away from your nose. Then slowly move it back, keeping your
eyes focused on the pen, 10 times in all. 
Massage your temples. Using your thumb knuckles, massage your temples in small
circles, 20 times in one direction and 20 in the other. Repeat the same actions above the
 mid-point of the eyebrows at the forehead, then below the eyes on both sides of the
bridge of the nose. 
Take a mini-nap. Put your head back, close your eyes, and relax for 3 minutes. 

Give Your Eyes Some R&R

Getting enough sleep is essential for eye health. Sleep allows your eyes to fully rest,
repair, and recover. Insufficient sleep may weaken your vision, so shoot for 8 hours of
sound sleep a night.
Give your eyes a break once an hour during your workday: Rest your eyes 10 minutes
for every 50 minutes spent reading or in front of the computer. If your eyes feel overly
tired, lie down and place cooling cucumber slices over your eyelids.

Blog written by Mao Shing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., PhD

Dr. Mao Shing Ni, bestselling author of Secrets of Longevity, is a 38th-generation doctor of
Chinese medicine and the leading...

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