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AMA #6: Eye Health, Why We Yawn & Increasing Motivation

Apr 27, 2023
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  • Regular near and far viewing exercises can help prevent myopia and maintain vision health.
  • Getting sufficient vitamin A and lutein through diet is recommended before considering supplementation for maintaining healthy vision.

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Maintaining Vision Health: Balancing Near and Far Viewing

Spending excessive time viewing things up close, such as smartphones, computers, and books, can contribute to vision deterioration and myopia. To maintain or improve vision, it is important to balance near viewing with far viewing. Spending at least one hour per day viewing things at a distance can help prevent myopia and maintain vision health. Getting outside for at least two hours per day, especially in sunlight, can also reduce the incidence of myopia. Additionally, engaging in smooth pursuit and near-far exercises can help strengthen the musculature around the eyes and promote lens flexibility, which aids in maintaining sharp vision at different distances.

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