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Summary
I_INTRODUCTION........................................................

II-How Wee See ! ....................................................
III-what are your eyes saying ? ..............................
IV-Glasses, Vision & The Mind .............................
V-Are Your Glasses Actually Hurting Yours Eyes ?...
VI-Protect the Eyes from Glasses & Contacts...........
VII-Swinging the Eyes.................................................
VIII-common eye diseases you should know !.....

IX-improving eyesight :

1- relaxation techniques...............................

2- keeping the eyes Moving ...........................

3- Palming way to relax your eyes ...................

4- diet and vision.................................

5- Dr. Bates Method .................................

6- Exercises for the Eyes.............................

X - Better vision for great Memory...........................

XI - A New Way of Learning.......................................

XII- Computers and Eyesight.....................................

XIII- What Causes the Mental Strain In Your Life?...

XIV- 10 tips to healthy eyes.....................................

XV- 4 Tips For Eye Safety At Work............................

XVI-Keep your Health on TRACK...............................

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I- Introduction

It's important to take care of your eyes. Poor vision
makes it harder to read, drive, and cook. The good
news: Many eye problems and diseases can be
treated if caught early.

To make sure you keep seeing clearly, get a
comprehensive dilated eye exam. An eye care
professional will examine your eyes for signs of
vision problems or eye diseases. It's the best way
to find out if you need glasses or contacts, or are in
the early stages of a serious but treatable eye
disease.
Taking care of your eyes also may benefit your
overall health.

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II- How We See !

There are many different parts of the eye that help to
create vision. Light passes through the cornea, the
clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the
eye. The cornea bends - or refracts - this incoming light.
The iris, the colored part of the eye, regulates the size
of the pupil, the opening that controls the amount of
light that enters the eye. Behind the pupil is the lens, a
clear part of the eye that further focuses light, or an
image, onto the retina. The retina is a thin, delicate,
photosensitive tissue that contains the special
"photoreceptor" cells that convert light into electrical
signals. These electrical signals are processed further,
and then travel from the retina of the eye to the brain
through the optic nerve, a bundle of about one million
nerve fibers.
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III- What are your eyes Saying ?

Eye problems plague society today and have for
many years. Many of these problems and
ailments can be avoided if we would stop and
listen to our eyes. They are the best factors in
deciding if we are overworking them. If your eyes
are straining and tense, your eyes are being
damaged. You wouldn’t continue straining your
arm muscles for long periods of time, you would
stop when it hurt and take a break. The eyes
should be treated the same way.

The eyes are full of small muscles that are
responsible for shortening or lengthening the lens
so we can see clearly. Take a look at your eyes
right now. Are they straining to read the words
on the page? Are the eyes flowing over the words
are staring hard at each word? Are you smiling,
frowning, or concentrating too hard? If you said
yes to any of those, your eye muscles need to
relax as soon as possible.

Thoughts can actually affect our vision. When
you are thinking pleasant, happy thoughts the
eyes are more relaxed. Relaxed eyes have better

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focus and allow the eyes to make smooth
movements. Negative thoughts cause the eyes to
strain. Strained eyes tend to stare and the
movements of the eye are jerky causing the eyes
to hurt.

The eyes don’t lie. If your eyes hurt or you feel
tense behind the eyes, they are simply trying to
tell you to relax. Feel a headache coming on near
the eyes or behind them? You are straining your
eyes too much and need to relax.

The good news is that it only takes about 15-20
minutes to relax the eyes. Relaxed eyes can focus
better and help with comprehension of the things
you are reading or looking at. Simply close your
eyes and concentrate on the darkness. Forget
about the negative stressors going on around
you, and think about positive, pleasant things.
Picture yourself relaxing on the beach, the waves
lapping at your feet, a cold drink in your hand.
Keep your thoughts focused on as many
pleasant things as you can for the entire 15
minutes. When you open your eyes, you should
feel more relaxed and the eyes more focused.

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IV- Glasses , Vision & The Mind

Vision plays a large part in the memory’s
process. The better an image is processed the
easier it is to recall later. The more relaxed the
eyes are, the better they can absorb an image.
Too much stress and strain on the eyes are the
main causes of most eye problems and ailments.
The brain and the eyes work closely as a team.
The eyes have to first capture an image and
focus on the shape, size, and colors. The mind
needs to interpret that information which is seen
and then store it for recall later. Images that we
see daily take mere seconds to interpret and
remember. New images take a little bit longer.
The more focused the eyes are on an image the
more strong the memory will become. When
looking at new object, pay attention to the lines
around it, the borders, colors, size, shape, and
anything else that will make recall easier later.
Of course, the more relaxed the eyes are the
quicker the mind can process and memorize new
objects.
Concentrating too hard or focusing on images
that doesn’t interest us causes unneeded strain
and it will be difficult to remember them later. In
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order to maximize the memory, the image must
first be viewed in a calm and relaxed manner.
Below is a short exercise to try in order to get the
mind and eyes to relax and work together
properly.
First find a comfortable position, this could be sitting in
your favorite chair or lying on the floor. Whichever your
preference, make sure the spine is straight and the
hands are relaxed at your side. Next, close your eyes
and picture the number 5 down to 0 in your mind.
Exhaling, really see the 5 in your mind. Let the eyes
follow the black lines of the 5 and really picture the
number. Relax and exhale completely by letting all the
air out of your lungs until you naturally take the next
breath.
Allow the lungs to fill completely with air and then
picture the number 4. Again, picture the number
completely while you exhale. Really see the lines,
the black color, the shape; don’t stop picturing the
number until all the air has left your lungs and the
next breath comes naturally. Do this all the way
down to 0. In time you should be able to visualize
images in the mind more clearly and feel more
relaxed in the processed.

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V- Are Your Glasses Actually
Hurting Your Eyes?

Almost half the population in America wears
some sort of artificial lens, glasses or contact
lenses. Artificial lenses may help improve your
vision, but it is just a temporary fix. Glasses and
lenses can never fix your eye problems. Artificial
lenses can help you see things more clearly, but
they are mainly for the symptoms of eye
problems and do not cure the actual ailment.
The main problem with artificial lenses is they
teach you bad habits and allow your eyes to
work incorrectly. You quickly become dependent
on the lenses and keep your eyes from healing
themselves. If you can teach your eyes to be more
relaxed, the need for glasses and lenses would
go away completely.
The main cause of most eye ailments is mental
stress and strain on the eyes. The key is to learn
how to avoid strain in the first place. That is not
always possible, so learning new habits to deal
with strain is the next step.
One of the largest problems with artificial lenses
is finding the perfect prescription. Your eyes are
constantly changing. Many things play a factor in
how well you can see. Weather, health, mood,
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distractions, and outside stressors all play a part
in your vision. When it’s sunny and bright out our
moods are usually better and so is our eyesight.
For a doctor to find the perfect prescription is
impossible. You

may go to the doctor when you are in a bad mood
and its dark and rainy out. Your prescription will
reflect this making them not work at all when you
are happy and it’s bright out.
Try going without your glasses for a few weeks
and see what happens. You may be surprised at
the results. Of course at first things may be
blurry, but once your eyes start to adjust to a life
without artificial lenses things will become
clearer. The trick is to make sure you are free of
too much mental strain. Try some relaxation
techniques and rest your eyes when things start
to get out of focus.

Wearing artificial lenses can make our eyes lazy
and teach us many bad habits. Concentrate on
fixing the problem of mental strain and don’t just
cover up the problem.

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VI- Protect the Eyes from
Glasses or Contacts !

The eyes are one of the most important of the five
senses. We need them to see and enjoy the world
around us. They allow us to read and get work
done. They help remember images we once saw,
and they keep our dreams alive at night. The
eyes are also sensitive and vulnerable to outside
damage. They are one of the few organs that are
on the outside of the body, protected only by a
thin layer of skin, the eyelids.

The sun is a powerful wonderful thing. The sun is
great for your skin and gives us valuable Vitamin
D. Each day find the time to spend at least an
hour in the sun. The sun has great healing
powers and the natural light is as important as
food, water, and air. Never look directly at the
sun; of course, it can burn the retinas. Wear some
kind of protection like a visor or hat to protect the
eyes.
Televisions and computers are used in our daily
lives but they are hard on the eyes. They force
eyes to stare for too long and don’t offer the eyes
enough movement. The distance and angle
doesn’t ever change, so the eyes remain looking
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at a still object for too long. It is not always
possible to avoid the television or computers,
especially computers.
Look away every so often and focus on things
far away to give your eyes a chance to move and
adjust. Try not to spend the entire day in front of
the television or at least let your eyes wander
during commercials.
Reading is never harmful for the eyes, but it
helps to enjoy what you are reading. The eyes
will be more relaxed when reading a novel than
when reading a text book full of new information.
Learning to relax no matter what the subject is
the key to enjoying reading. Dim lights and small
print may be problematic at first, but the eyes
will adjust when relaxed. Reading in bed can be
relaxing and reading while driving doesn’t have
to make you sick.

The eyes are sensitive organs, but learning to
relax and keep them protected can ensure great
vision for a long time.

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VII- Swinging the Eyes

Strain does a number on the body. It causes
tension in the face, neck, shoulders, and spine.
Tension for long periods of time can cause body
aches and illness. Strain and tension affects the
muscles around the eyes as well, causing poor
vision and eye problems.

Swinging is a method used to loosen up tense
muscles in the eyes, spine, shoulders, and neck.
Swinging for just five to ten minutes a day can
vastly improve your health and eye sight. The
process is quite simple too; anyone of any age
can do it.

First, stand in front of a window with your back
straight and feet shoulder length apart. Next,
slowly turn the upper body to the right until you
are looking at the wall. Now, turn back the other
way, past the window, until you are facing the
opposite wall. Repeat the process, swinging back
and forth in a steady rhythm for five to ten
minutes. Each turn should take two to three
seconds.

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While you are swinging your eyes are relaxed.
Look out the window and allow your eyes to
move slowly and naturally with the rest of your
body. Don’t try to focus on anything outside the
window. Allow the scene to move quickly back
and forth in front of you. When you first start this
exercise, your eyes will automatically try to
focus, years of bad habits. Just continue to relax
and allow the images to blur in front of you.
The spine needs to remain straight and the arms
should be loose at your side. This exercise can
help get the spine back into shape and will
improve your posture. There is no need for
constant chiropractic care or exercises that
require too much discipline. This simple swinging
exercise is all the spine needs to stay flexible and
in shape.

Practice this swinging exercise in the morning
and at night before bed. It will allow you to feel
relaxed making it a great way to start and end
the day. You will sleep more peacefully at night
because you are more relaxed. The eyes should
not strain too much during the day because they
are learning to relax and move around.

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VIII- Common vision problems
you should know !
The most common vision problems are refractive
errors, more commonly known as
nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism
and presbyopia. Refractive errors occur when the
shape of the eye prevents light from focusing
directly on the retina. The length of the eyeball
(either longer or shorter), changes in the shape of
the cornea, or aging of the lens can cause
refractive errors. Most people have one or more of
these conditions.

Note : The cornea and lens bend (refract)
incoming light rays so they focus precisely on the
retina at the back of the eye.
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What is refraction?
Refraction is the bending of light as it passes
through one object to another. Vision occurs when
light rays are bent (refracted) as they pass
through the cornea and the lens. The light is then
focused on the retina. The retina converts the
light-rays into messages that are sent through
the optic nerve to the brain. The brain interprets
these messages into the images we see.

What are the different types of refractive
errors?
The most common types of refractive errors are
nearsightedness, farsightedness,
astigmatism and presbyopia.

Nearsightedness : (myopia) is a condition
where objects up close appear clearly, while
objects far away appear blurry. With
nearsightedness, light comes to focus in front of
the retina instead of on the retina.

Farsightedness : (also called hyperopia) is
a common type of refractive error where distant
objects may be seen more clearly than objects
that are near. However, people experience
farsightedness differently. Some people may not
notice any problems with their vision, especially
when they are young. For people with significant
farsightedness, vision can be blurry for objects at
any distance, near or far.
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Astigmatism : is a condition in which the eye
does not focus light evenly onto the retina, the
lightsensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This
can cause images to appear blurry and stretched
out.

Presbyopia : is an age-related condition in
which the ability to focus up close becomes more
difficult. As the eye ages, the lens can nolonger
change shape enough to allow the eye to focus
close objects clearly.

symptoms of refractive errors?

Blurred vision is the most common symptom of
refractive errors. Other symptoms may include the
following:
** Double vision
** Haziness
** Glare or halos around bright lights
** Squinting
** Headaches
** Eye strain
Refractive errors can be corrected witheyeglasses,
contact lenses, or refractive surgery that aims to
change the shape of the cornea permanently.

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IX- improving eyesight

1- Relaxation Techniques (Improving)
Relaxation is important for overall health. It
reduces stress and helps the body calm down
and sleep more soundly. Relaxation relieves
unwanted tension and gives an overall good
feeling. Relaxation also helps the eyes see more
clearly and focus better.

The hardest part of relaxing is silencing the
mind. Thoughts move at a rapid pace and as the
‘to do’ list grows so do the racing thoughts.
Shutting down the mind is the tricky part of total
relaxation, but it is possible. The key is to move
all that energy stuck in the head down through
the entire body and out the feet. May sound like
hocus pocus, but it actually works through a
process known as ‘exhaling through the feet’.

Here’s how it works. Lie on your back in a
dark room, works great just before bed. Imagine
your breath moving from your lungs down
through the entire body. As you exhale, picture
the air moving down toward your toes. Picture

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your breath passing through every organ, heart,
liver, kidneys, and continuing down the thighs,
calves, ankles, and toes. Exhale completely,
until all the air is out of your lungs and the next
breath naturally comes. Inhale naturally, don’t
force anything, and let your body do its own
work. Once the lungs are full once again, start
the process again of picturing the air moving
through the body.
Repeat the process as many times a possible
until you fall into a deep sleep. The next morning
you will feel relaxed and refreshed ready to face the
day. A great night’s sleep is important to reduce
stress and strain and start the day out right.
Staying up late and waking up early, leaves us
feeling groggy and lacking sleep. This can leave us
‘off’ for the remainder of the day. We are not as
productive and the eyes are straining through the
day. Plenty of rest, but not too much, starts the day
out right and in a positive mind frame. We will feel
more productive and happy to get work done.
Learning to relax is an important habit to pick
up. Once you learn good relaxation techniques,
getting to sleep will come more naturally. Your body
and eyes will thank you.

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2- keeping The Eyes Moving (improving)

A clear mind is always on the go. The mind is
constantly working out solutions to problems and
solving the issues of the day. A mind that is
stressed or strain struggles to work properly. The
mind can get overwhelmed and then freeze and
become stagnate. Problems don’t get solved and
issues continue to pile up. Likewise, the eyes
need movement to work properly. When the eyes
are relaxed, they are moving around and
enjoying the world around them. When eyes are
strained, they stare and vision worsens.

The eyes love to stay busy, rapidly moving
around and taking in the sights all around us.
Eyes don’t like to stop moving and focus on only
one item. When this happens, the eyes start to
strain and concentrate and vision is not as
accurate. Your eyes and brain work at a much
more rapid pace then we give them credit for.
When we are out in nature, the eyes are moving
quickly from one tree or flower to the next. The
only time they stop and stare is when your brain
isn’t aware of what it is looking at. If you are
looking at roses and then a unknown flower
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comes into focus, you will stop and stare until
you realize it is a daisy and then move on.

Eyes never stop moving, unless we force them to.
Even when we are asleep the eyes are moving
around in the darkness. When the eyes are still
for too long, they start to become damaged and
lose the focus. Eye movement should always be
smooth and flowing, never jerky or bouncing
around.

You can teach the eyes to move smoothly by
tracing objects. The eyes don’t have to look from
one item to the next in jerky movements. Try
tracing around the edges of objects. Look out the
window allowing your eyes to outline cars,
buildings, trees, and bushes. After a few times,
the objects should start to get clearer and the
color brighter. You can trace just about anything,
couches, chairs, and the television. Do this
exercise at least once a day to train the eyes to
really look at things and not just stare.

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3- Palming way to Relax your Eyes
(Improving)

There are various steps and procedures one can
take to help improve eyesight. Poor eyesight is
condition caused by our own bad habits of
ignoring the needs of our eyes. The eyes are a
delicate, important organ in the body and they
need just as much care as the other organs.

Palming is a way to help the eyes relax,
naturally. Eyes are in constant motion, even
when we are sleeping, the eyes are moving
around. It’s not possible to completely stop the
eyes from moving because they need to stay
lubricated. However, we can slow down their
motion and help them relax.

In order to relax the eyes, you must first relax
your mind. If your mind is running away with its
thoughts, your eyes will strain to keep up.
Palming helps relax the mind and the eyes all at
the same time. The procedure is simple and
takes less than 20 minutes, but you can do it for
however long you need to.
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The first step is to rub your hands together to get
them nice and warm. Next, place one palm over
each eye. Be sure to cup the palms so they are
never directly touching the eyes or putting
pressure on the eyelids. Your elbows should be
resting on a hard surface, like a table or your
knees.

The next step is to relax, fully relax. With your
eyes closed beneath your palms, feel the muscles
in your body start to relax. Start from the top of
your head and slowly move down to your toes,
feeling each muscle in between start to relax. The
more relaxed you are, the darker the blackness
your eyes see will be. At first, you may see a
grayish color but as you relax that gray will
become a darker and darker shade of black. The
deeper the blackness, the more relax your eyes
are.

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4- Diet and Eye Vision ! (Improving)

Did you know that eating a better is not only
good for your health but can help improve vision
too? Well, it does. A healthy diet and exercise is
good for your health which in turn will keep your
eyes working properly.
A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and
vegetables, proteins, and dairy products. For
proteins try to add more fish into your diet, it has
the essential Omega-3 fatty acids that are great
for the brain and mental focus. Dairy products
are good but stay away from pasteurized and
homogenized milk because they tend to clog
arteries and limit the eye circulation. The best
vegetables are carrots, spinach, bean sprouts,
endive, celery, and cucumber.
Everyone feels the need to splurge every once in
a while, but too much processed and deep-fried
foods can cause serious complications on
eyesight and health. Stick with foods that are
high in vitamins A, B, C, D, and E as they are all
just the nutrients the body craves. Some other
treats that are high in nutrients are sunflower
seeds, raisins, pecans, soy beans, liver, and
apricots. The body comes complete

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with its own pH balance system to keep an equal
amount of acid and alkaline. Too much acid
causes uric crystals to develop around the joints
leading to arthritis. The acid also damages the
muscles around the eyes. The body needs fruits,
vegetables, grains, and animal products to
maintain the balance. Fruits and vegetables
reduce the amount of acid in the body; grains
and animal products increase the acid. The goal
is to find the perfect balance between the two.
Most people don’t eat enough fruits and
vegetables, so to find balance start there.

Finding a good mix to the foods you eat together
can help the body break down foods and digest
nutrients properly. Too many carbohydrates
taken with protein, like meat and potatoes, can
be hard for the body to break down leaving you
feeling as if food is just sitting on the gut.
Proteins should be mixed with vegetables, meat
and a salad. The body will be able to break it
down easily and the proper amount of nutrients
will be absorbed.

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5- Dr. Bates Method (Improving)

Dr. William Bates spend years studying vision
problems. He attended and graduated from
Cornell University and became a teacher and
researcher of ophthalmology in the New York
area. Bates created many vision improvement
methods and believed that anyone can see
without glasses. His methods were developed
teach the eyes ways to improve and heal
themselves.
The Bates Method was developed to help school
age children absorb more knowledge without
straining their eyes. Dr. Bates learned that most
bad habits and eye problems begin in school age
children. Children have a natural curiosity to
learn new things. However, when material is
constantly shoved down their throats and they
are forced to memorize tons of uninteresting
information, the mind gets tired and the eyes
start to strain.
Likewise, looking at new information causes the
eyes to strain in order to commit it to memory. All
day, every day children are forced to absorb new
material, whether it interests them or not. They
are not given a chance to allow the eyes to relax
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or take a break. This is where the Bates Method comes
in.
Bates’ Method is actually quite simple. He created a
large chart full of common shapes and letters. The
chart was placed on the wall in the front of the
classroom and the children were encouraged to look
over at the chart whenever they felt overwhelmed.
Even looking at the chart for three minutes a day, takes
the strain away from the eyes.
The Bates Method was implemented in a few schools
and the teachers noticed a vast improvement in
concentration and progress. The eyes were able to
relax and the strain was removed. Unfortunately, the
school board felt the method was too distracting and
the method is no longer in practice. In fact, China is the
only country that teaches students vision training.
The Bates Method can be used by just about anyone
though. You could create your own chart and place it in
your office. Glance at the card several times during the
day to keep the eyes relaxed and alleviated the strain
on the eyes. Training your eyes to relax will help
improve vision today and for the rest of your life.

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6- Exercises For The Eyes (Improving)

Staring and straining or the worse things you can
do to your eyes. After a long day at work, the eyes
are tired and need to relax and renew to improve
vision. The constant strain day in and day out does
nothing but damage the eyes. Below are three
exercises design to remove the eye strain.

The first exercise is the Dot exercise. To do this find
a period or comma on the page and focus on making
it as clear as possible. Stare at the period until it
comes into focus. Chances are after a few seconds
the period will actually became less clear and
blurry.

Try relaxing your eyes. Close them for a minute and
let them relax. Now look at the period without
straining. Don’t stare; instead, let your eyes slowly
move around the page, over and around the period.
Don’t focus only on the period, the eyes need
movement. Make sure to blink a bit. Try closing your
eyes and picturing the dot and then look at it again.
Once the eyes are relaxed it should be easier to see
the period.

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The second exercise is the Word exercise. Find a
word on the page that is five or more letters long.
Stare at the word so that all the letters are in view,
but don’t move the eyes. Focus entirely on the whole
word trying to get the best image in your head.
Again, staring and concentrating hard is going to
cause the word to blur.
Now, relax your eyes and allow them to move
slowly over, around, and across each letter of the
word. Blink. Allow the eyes to lead you; don’t force
them to look at what you want. The word should be
clearer when you look at it again. Letter the eyes
move around is what will help them work best
without the strain.

The third exercise is the Double Vision exercise. This
exercise is meant to get your eyes to work together
as a team. Most people use one eye to look at an
object, while the other eye does its own thing.
Squinting can help bring an object into focus with
both eyes, but this causes unnecessary stress. The
trick is to relax the eyes, focus on the object in a
calm way, and allow both eyes to focus together.

Learning exercises to relax the eyes is a great way
to develop lasting habits and ensure great eyesight
for years to come.
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X- Better vision for great
Memory

To keep the memory sharp, it is important to
maintain vision. Relaxation is the key to maintain
vision for many years. Vision and mental focus go
hand in hand and both don’t do well with strain
and stress. Relaxation and inner peace is
important in remembering things. All these things
rely on each other to work properly.

A great way to test the condition of the eyes is a
mental memory exercise. In this exercise, the goal
is to maintain a visual image for as long as
possible. To start, cover one eye and glance quickly
at a letter on the page with the other eye. Close
your eyes and hold the image of the letter in your
mind as long as possible. Count how many
seconds the image stays in your mind before
fading away to darkness. Take note of this
number. Do the same thing for the other eye and
compare the results.

Now relax the eyes and try again. One way to relax
the eyes is to close them and concentrate only on
pleasant thoughts and good memories. Allow your
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eyes to focus on the darkness and forget everything
around you. Open your eyes and try the exercise
again. Hopefully the results are different

and the image stayed longer the second time
around. If not, you may need to find some eye
relaxing exercises and work on removing the strain.

Vision affects memory. We need the vision to see
the image. The more clearly we see the image the
more detail we can recall on later. Focusing on the
positive events will help keep the mind relaxed and
the eyes free of strain.

The following exercise will help you relax and
improve your memory. Try it tonight. While lying in
bed tonight focus on all the positive things that
happened throughout the day. Picture the events of
the in as much detail and color as possible. Try
picturing your lunch or the clothes the person who
complimented you was wearing. Focusing on the
positive will clear your mind, relax the body, and
give you a better night’s sleep.
Removing the strain from the eyes will not only
improve your vision it will also improve your
memory.

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XI- A New Way of Learning

The worst thing we can do to our eyes is strain
them. Too much mental strain and focus can
actually harm our eyesight and cause the eyes
permanent damage. Bad habits start from
childhood, especially once school starts. These bad
habits carry over into adulthood and cause damage
to the eyes. Most of eye problems and ailments are
simply caused by the bad habits learned in our
youth.

Children have a natural curiosity to learn new
things. Ask any kindergartener or first grader if
they are excited for school and they will almost
always say yes with genuine enthusiasm. Ask the
same question of a junior high or high school
student and they will moan at the thought of going
back to school for another year.
Why the huge difference between the two? School is
too disciplined and children are forced to spend
hours each day learning and memorizing things that
don’t interest them. Any subject that is uninteresting
causes more concentration and the eyes to strain
through. Not every person enjoys the same subjects,
yet all children are forced to memorize and learn
things in an uninteresting way.

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The eyes strain when forced to concentrate on
images that don’t interest us. Like numbers on an
analytical report for work isn’t going to interest all
the employees, mathematics, science, and English
won’t interest every student. This doesn’t mean
that have a well-rounded education should be
thrown out the window. It simply means there
needs to be a change in how children are educated.

The Bates Method was discovered by Dr. William
Bates, a famous eye doctor. In his method, Dr.
Bates put together a large, poster-sized card
covered in common shapes and letters familiar to
most school age children. The card was hung at the
front on the classroom and offered the students
something to look at when they were feeling tired
or overwhelmed. The purpose of the card was to
give the children a chance to relax their eyes.
Looking at new material puts strain on the eyes,
but familiar objects allow the eyes to relax.
Teaching children not to strain their eyes from a
young age will help keep their vision sharp for
years to follow.

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XII- What Causes the Mental Strain
In Your Life?

Mental strain is the main cause of eyesight
problems and ailments. If strain can be eliminated
from the eyes, eye sight will improve naturally.
Teaching the eyes to relax is an important factor in
getting rid of vision problems. Unfortunately,
outside stressors and strain cannot always be
controlled. The only thing we can control is our
reaction to outside sources, but those outside
factors can really do a number on our eyes.

There are a number of things each day that can
cause us stress. Some are within our power to
chance, but most are not. Financial problems,
heartache, family problems, death, illness, or
weather are some of the stressful factors we face in
our lives. We may be able to chance a financial
situation, heartache, or a family issue, but it’s hard
to control the weather or a death.

One thing you always have control of is thought
patterns. If negative thoughts are keeping your
down, you are the only one who can change that
pattern of thought. Dealing with your negative
thoughts can actually solve many of the problems
we once though were out of our control. Thinking
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more positive will cause less strain in the family
and eliminate those problems. Positive outlook on

life can make you feel better and leave you less
susceptible to disease and illness.

]It is human nature to look for outside sources and
reasons for our own negative behavior. We tend to
blame other people or the weather or the traffic for
our negative thoughts. Although, these outside
sources can initially make us angry or frustrated,
we are the ones who decide to stay in the negative
mind set. Negativity causes stress and strain in our
lives and causes excess strain on the eyes.

Take charge of your thoughts, feelings, and
emotions. Take time to figure out why you are
feeling so negative. What is it that is it keeping you
upset or frustrated? What steps can you take to fix
those problems and emotions? Once you figure out
what is causing the emotions, fix it. Don’t wait for
others to come and fix it for you, you will be waiting
a long time.
Strain and stress is the main cause of eye
ailments. Concentrate on positive thinking to
increase health and reduce eye strain.

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XIII- Computers and Eyesight

More and more jobs require the use of computers.
With the information age being available on the
computer, more and more people are spending
endless hours in front of the screen. After a long
day in front of the computer, it is common to start
feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes or head.
Staring at computers and forgetting to relax and
give the eyes a break can cause permanent
damage and eye problems.

No one is expected to live a life without computers;
we all need them and are use to them being a part
of our daily lives. However, it is important to listen
to our bodies and relax or take a break when
necessary.

Listen to your body; it knows better than you do
when it’s time for a break. Do not work until your
eyes burn; you missed all the previous signs. Take
short breaks every hour of work. This means get at
least once every hour and walk around. However,
taking breaks isn’t enough. Look away from the
screen every 15-20 minutes for a minute or two.
Look at things close and far away to allow the eyes

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to adjust and move around. The goal is to avoid the
strain in the first place.

Blink as often as you can to keep the eyes
lubricated. Take a few minutes to roll the eyeballs
around; you can do this with your eyes open or
closed to avoid looking silly. Open and close your
eyes often to give them a short break. Yawn if you
have too. Yawning stretches out the jaw muscles
and keeps them from becoming tense causing
headaches and eyes strain.

Move around as much as possible. You should
always be in a comfortable position so adjust your
body or chair as often as needed. Move the
keyboard or monitor so you aren’t stretching your
neck or looking at things at a strange angle. Try to
avoid glare on the monitor, move it around as the
sun moves or get a screen protector.

Keep the work area bright and well lit. Bright lights
lighten up the mood and keep you feeling positive.
Dim lights only bring down your mood and cause
you to feel sluggish. Making minor changes in the
work space and taking breaks often can keep long
hours in front of the computer from permanently
damaging the eyes.

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XIV- 10 Tips for a Healthy Eyes

1-Get a dilated eye exam :
To make sure you keep seeing clearly, get a
comprehensivean dilated eye exam regularly to
check for common eye problems Like : decreased
vision ;eye pain ; ;;:drainage or redness of the eye
; double vision ; or diabetes; or if you see flashes of
light, floaters (tiny specks that appear to float
before your eyes), If you haven't had an eye exam
for some time, you should get one this month.

2-Know your family's eye health history :
Talk to your family members(parents..etc) about
their eye health history. It’s important to know if
anyone has been diagnosed with a disease .This
information will help you to determine the risk for
developing an eye disease or condition.

3-Eating the right way & the Good foods :
I think you ‘ve heared about carrots they are good
for your eyes , also you should get a diet rich in
fruits and vegetables, specially dark leafy greens
Like spinach, kale, or collard greens.
Some scientifics Research has shown that there
are eye health benefits from eating fish high in
omega-3 such as Salmon , Tuna, and Halibut .

4-have a healthy weight :
Being overweight or obese increases your risk of
developing diabetes and other systemic conditions,
which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye
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disease or glaucoma.If you are having trouble
maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

5- Wear protective eyewear :
Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or
doing activities around the home,
Eyewear including safety glasses and goggles,
safety shields, and eye guards specially designed
to provide the correct protection for a certain
activity. eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate
that is strong 10 times then other plastics .
6-quit Smoking or drugs :
It’s bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your
body. Research has linked smoking to an
increased risk of developing age-related macular
degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all
of which can lead to blindness.

7-Be Cool & wear your Sunglasses :
their most important job is to protect your eyes
from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.When purchasing
sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100
percent of both UV-A and UV-B Radiation .

8- Clean your hands and your contact
lenses :
Clean them properly To avoid the risk of infection,
always wash your hands before putting in or
taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to
disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace
them as appropriate.

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9- Eye Safety at Workplace :

Employers are required to provide a safe work
environment. When protective eyewear is required
as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the
appropriate type at all times and encourage your
coworkers to do the same thing

10- Try the 20-20-20 rule :

If you spend a lot of time at the computer or
focusing on any one thing , you must give your
Eyes a rest. particaly
webdesigners,webdeveloppers,webmarketers.

sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get
fatigued.to help you reduce eyestrain Every 20
minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for
20 seconds. adjust the lighting and sit at least 20
inches away from the screen in order to reduce
glare.

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XV- 4 Tips for Eye Safety At Work

eyes are delicate and very easy to damage. A hard
blow is not necessary to cause eye injury. In fact,
all it takes is a tiny
sliver or speck of metal, a particle of dust, or trace of
chemical to do a great deal of damage to your eyes.
eye injuries may lead to pain and discomfort,
medical costs, lost work time, lost wages, and even
permanent disability.that’s Why eye safety is verry
important !

1-Sense of safety :
Remember you should never neglect eye protection
just because a specific job does not demand it. This
is where you must use common sense and exercise
good eye safety practices to provide yourself with
that extra margin of eye safety for your eyes.
Note :Consult your supervisor if you have any doubt
about the type of eyewear protection needed for a
job or specific location.

2-Make sure your eyewear glasses fit :
If your glasses don’t fit properly, you might be
tempted not to wear eyeglasses. If your safety
glasses slip, seem crooked, or are too tight, take a
few minutes and have them adjusted properly.

3-Keep your eyewear clean :
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Dirty glasses lessen visibility. Wash them regularly
with mild soap and water or eyeglass cleaner, then
polish with a soft cloth or a tissue. Anti-dust and
anti-fog sprays work well on both eyeglass and
plastic lenses.

4-Keep your eyewear in a safe place :
Pits, scratches, or other damage can result if you
stick your eye eyewear glasses in a pocket or toss
them in a tool box. Damage to lenses can lessen
impact-resistance ,therfore provide less than full
protection. Also, don’ t hang your goggles by the
elastic band. This can stretch the band so it does
not fit properly.

5-keep your eyewear glasses in the hazard
Zone :
Do not remove your protective eyewear until you
leave the site or are out of the hazard zone. After
you have finished with a tool or specific task, there
still may be hazardous materials around you from
other workers.

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XVI- Keep your Health on ‘TRACK’
Make Your Vision a Health Priority,get a dilated eye
exam at least once ayear, and..keep TRACK of
your:

Take your medications.
Reach and maintain a
healthy healthy weight.

Add physical activity to
your your daily routine.
Control your blood sugar,
bloodpressure,and
cholesterol. (Diabetics)
Kick the smoking habit.
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