5 Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Eye Muscles

 

5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Vision     Meet Lori, she is 74. She needed glasses since she was eight years old.  “Since I've been practicing Dr. Gold’s eye exercises, I rarely use my glasses.”   Good eyesight is needed to do many important things including driving and enjoying a beautiful sunset. Our eyes are one of the five major sense organs. In the United States, 64% of the adult population use prescriptive eye wear.[1]   Unfortunately, for many their vision is declining earlier than ever. According to Dr. David Eppley, a clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology when gen xers were young in the 1970s only about 20% of children in the United States needed glasses. Now that number is closer to forty percent.[2] What's the problem? Screen time. Over five billion people use a mobile device and look at their screens on average for seven hours each day, whether that's for work, playing video games, getting on social media, reading the news, or watching a movie.[3][4]   The problem is our eyes need a break. The glare from the screen can irritate our eyes and some folks stare at their devices, rarely blinking, which can dry out the eyes.   Furthermore, if we don't look away or stretch out our eye muscles, they can become strained and easily fatigued.   The Solution 1.Practice the 20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes look away from the monitor for at least 20 seconds (or every hour look away for one minute). *Do you remember the 20/20 rule for standing up more? See blog “Is sitting too long killing you?”   2.Eye exercises   3.Protect your eyes with good sunglasses. Make sure they have 100% UVA\UVB or UV 400 protection on the label. You can get your sunglasses tested for free at an eye center. Here's a good brand, J + S premium military style classic aviator sunglasses, sleek and sporty like in Top Gun, that won't karate chop your bank account ($18).[5]   Don't look at the sun as this can burn your retina (back of the eyeball that helps you perceive a visual picture).   4.For your devices get protective screen covers that can reduce glare and try to keep the device at least an arm’s length away, and at eye level to reduce neck strain.[6]   You can also get special eyeglasses for your devices.   5.REST your eyes. Take breaks as stated earlier, but also get enough sleep. Spend less hours on your device. Set some timers so you don't get distracted scrolling through social media or playing endless hours of video games or getting lost in Cobra Kai!   Hang out with mother nature (without looking at your phone. I’ve seen folks hiking while continuously looking down, missing the beauty around them). It's fine to listen to some music if you need to or take your device for safety reasons but make a conscious effort to enjoy the landscape.   You can practice Krav Maga, play some basketball, go for a nice hike, get to the beach, go to the pool, or do some other healthy activity.   An eye pillow is a nice way to block out the light and rest your eyes. Get your FREE one, when you take our challenge. Simply track how long you stay on your devices on a typical day and send in a picture of you looking at your screen. Text Drew 813-226-7630 “Eye Challenge” with the information.   May your Vision BE CLEAR!     With warmest wishes, Dr. Gold 😊 Tanya Gold is a medical doctor and registered yoga teacher, who practices natural medicine. She is the proud owner of Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute and author of 7 Habits of Extremely Happy People. Dr. Gold has been in practice for over 20 years.    Upcoming Events with Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute Promo code: KMMA10 (for 10% off)   Spa Day With Dr. Gold and Erica (Multiple Dates) Starting Sunday February 27 at 4:00 pm Held at Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute 2901 W Busch Blvd, Suite 604 in Twin Lakes Office Park Tampa, FL 33618     Scan to Register at Eventbrite:     Empower YOUR Health! 1.       Patient focused – Dr. Gold is a compassionate listener and spends time with her patients (average appointment is 1 hour). Her goal is to treat the ROOT CAUSE of their problem(s) and get them well LONG TERM. Don’t take her word for it. Check out her testimonials on her website: DGoli.com 2.       Percentage of proceeds goes to Charity (Charities that have been donated to so far include Feeding America, UNICEF, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, The Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Malala Fund (working for a world where all girls can learn and The Parkinson’s Foundation.) 3.      Environmentally conscious: Use real cups for water, plates and silverware and cloth napkins, all natural cleaning products and recycles (the office minimizes paper waste).   4.       Dr. Gold specializes in helping women over 40 to get stronger, healthier and happier. Often, they are busier than ever working, managing a household, being a caretaker, that their health needs get neglected. She helps them realize that to prioritize their own health, is to ensure that they can take better care of everyone else and feel so much Better!

 

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[1] https://www.mesvision.com/includes/pdf_Broker/MESVision%20Facts%20and%20Statistics.pdf

[2] https://www.indystar.com/story/news/health/2019/12/02/myopia-nearsightedness-kids-doubles-screen-use-alone-likely-not-blame/4272500002/

[3] https://wearesocial.com/us/blog/2022/04/more-than-5-billion-people-now-use-the-internet/#:~:text=Mobile%20users%3A%205.32%20billion%20people,mobile%20handsets%20in%20use%20today.

[4]https://www.google.com/search?q=watch+screen+7+hours+a+day&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS946US946&oq=watch+screen+7+hours+a+day&aqs=chrome..69i57.7526j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[5] https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Military-Sunglasses-Polarized-protection/dp/B08XKCVZ2W

[6] https://www.theepochtimes.com/keep-your-smartphone-at-arms-length-health-officials-warn_2389177.html