Absolutely all ophthalmologists are advised to perform exercises to train accommodation. One of the most recommended complexes in this area is gymnastics for the eyes of Avetisov. It serves as an excellent prophylaxis of eye disorders, as well as an effective way of restoring its acuity . Exercise is easy to perform even in the workplace, during lunch breaks.
What is the basis for gymnastics for Avetisov's eyes?
The principles on which this vision restoration technique is based:
- strengthening of the eye muscles;
- bringing the correct movements of the eyeball to automatism;
- accommodation training;
- improvement of circulation of intraocular fluid and blood in the retina.
To achieve these goals, it is important to perform the exercises regularly for a long time.
How is gymnastics performed for Avetisov's eyes?
Before training, you need to sit on a chair, straighten your back and relax as much as possible.
Gymnastics for the eyes of Avetisov in pictures with comments:
- Close your eyes, squeeze your eyelids tightly, for 5-8 seconds, then open your eyes wide and try not to blink for about 10 seconds.
- To lead eyeballs to the right and left several times.
- Make vertical movements of the eyes, namely - up and down for 6-8 seconds.
- Rotate the eyeballs in the direction of the second hand 5 seconds, and then - vice versa, also 5 seconds.
- Look down at the bottom right and move it to the upper left corner. The same is done for the opposite side. Repeat several times.
- Straighten your index finger or take a pencil in your hand. Pull it out in front of you, then slowly approach the nose, focusing on the tip of your finger or pencil. Bring the subject to the bridge of the nose, hold it there for 5-6 seconds.
- Carefully to look into the distance, you can focus on some subject (2-3 seconds). Sharply put the pencil in front of the eyes at a distance of fully extended arm (about 30 cm), focus on it, watch 4-5 seconds. Again look into the distance. Repeat 12 times.
- Cut from a sticky bright paper circle with a diameter of 3 to 5 mm, attach it to the window glass at eye level. To translate a sight from a paper label on objects behind a window and back, to repeat 11-12 times.
- Slowly draw the eyeballs figure 8, repeat at least 6 times.
- Do the same exercise as in step 1.
- Pull out your hand in front of you (at eye level), bend your thumb up. Focus on its tip. Slowly withdraw your hand, without bending it, to the left, continuing to follow the eyes with your finger. The same is done for the other side. Repeat 5-7 times.
- Cover your eyelids, relax. The forefingers of both hands should be placed on the outer side of the eye, it is easy to massage.
- Without lifting the eyelids, make rotational movements of the eyeballs first in one, then in the other direction.
