There’s very little credible scientific evidence suggesting that eye exercises can improve vision. However, exercises can help with eyestrain and may help your eyes feel better. If you have a common eye condition, like myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), or astigmatism, you probably won’t benefit from eye exercises.
People with the most common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, will also see little benefit from eye exercises. Eye exercises probably won’t improve your vision, but they can help with eye comfort, especially if your eyes get irritated at work.
Here are a few different types of eye exercises that you can try, depending on your needs. This exercise works by challenging your focus. It should be done from a seated position. Hold your pointer finger a few inches away from your eye. Focus on your finger.