Do eye exercises help with myopia?
My husband has been doing eye exercises he found on the internet for a month now, and he says his vision is improving. But maybe it's just a placebo effect? Is there any scientific evidence for this?
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There's no scientific evidence that eye exercises actually fix myopia - it's more of a psychological effect or temporary improvement from relaxing your eye muscles 😅 Best thing to do is get your vision checked by an ophthalmologist to see if anything's actually changed, rather than just going by how it feels.
someone correctly noted above about the psychological effect. i'm not an ophthalmologist at all, but as of 2026 the consensus is the same as it's always been - eye exercises can help with eye strain and tension, but they don't actually fix myopia itself. the eye muscles relax, it subjectively becomes more comfortable to see, and people think their vision has improved, but it doesn't change the refraction. try going to an ophthalmologist anyway - maybe you need better glasses or contacts
I get why your husband feels that way! when you do exercises regularly, your vision can actually seem to improve - it's because your eye muscles relax and your eyes get less tired and strained. it would be weird if he didn't notice that! but unfortunately, eye exercises won't actually restore normal vision if you already have myopia. myopia isn't just fatigue, it's a structural feature of the eye, and you can't fix it with exercises.
the people above already correctly said there's no scientific evidence for it, and I completely agree. as of 2026, ophthalmologists still haven't found a way to cure myopia with gymnastics. what actually helps is wearing glasses or contacts, and in some cases surgical methods. eye exercises are good for prevention though, for tired eyes and to keep your nearsightedness from getting worse, especially if you spend a lot of time at a computer.
so let your husband keep doing them if he likes it and his eyes feel less tired! but don't expect miracles 😄 if he seriously wants to improve his vision, he should really consult with an ophthalmologist about actual options. by the way, I'd also recommend he just spend more time outside and look at distant objects - that's actually more helpful than any exercises!
I agree with what's been said above - gymnastics really does help relax the eyes and reduce fatigue, especially if your husband spends a lot of time in front of a screen, but it doesn't actually correct myopia itself. Did he notice an improvement in his vision acuity or is it more that his eyes got tired less?
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Most likely, the fatigue decreased. He works at a computer all day, so that makes sense.
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