Health & Fitness

Those who believe eyesight problems are caused by eyestrain and improper use of the eye muscles also believe that eyeglasses or contact lenses provide a crutch. They may help alleviate the vision problem, but they do not do anything to attack the cause of it and ultimately cure it. It is also suggested further by some, that correctional lenses may actually encourage a weakening of the eye muscles and make vision problems worse. When the eyes become dependent on eyeglasses, some of the eye muscles are no longer required to work on their own.

It is theorized that when the eye muscles are no longer attempting to contribute to the vision process or the communication between the brain and the eyes, they become very weak. Natural vision improvement methodologies promote a rejuvenation of these weakened eye muscles. Dr. William Bates is considered the pioneer behind these philosophies, as he was the first to publish the results of a long series of experiments to try and prove his theories on natural vision correction.

Dr. Bates and other ophthalmologists and optometrists who believe in similar theories suggest that the need for eyeglasses can be reduced and even eliminated with continuous eye muscle training. Our ability to see actually stems from the brain, and the back of the eye actually is connected to brain tissue. Mental strain can cause poor functioning skills of the eye muscles. If good habits are taught to the muscles through practice, it is believed vision can be improved.

Do Not Throw Away Your Glasses
It is not recommended to just toss your eyeglasses aside. Vision improvement does not happen overnight. Some programs suggest that as you notice slight improvements, you should get your prescriptions weakened so as not to lead to more damage. It is also recommended to keep your strong glasses for driving until you are completely comfortable with the weaker lenses.