Implement the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something at least 20 feet away, to reduce eye strain and fatigue from screens.
Cover one eye, extend your thumb, slowly bring it close until blurry, hold clear for 5 seconds, then look far for 5 seconds; repeat for 2 minutes per eye daily to build focusing stamina and flexibility.
Cover one eye, look up, down, left, right, and diagonally, holding each position for 5 seconds, to calm the nervous system and improve eye flexibility.
While looking straight ahead with one eye covered, pick an object in your side vision without moving your eye, point to it, then check your accuracy; this actively opens up your periphery and reduces tunnel vision.
Spend time outdoors, especially first thing in the morning and last thing before bed, to expose your eyes to natural blue light, which helps regulate circadian rhythms and mood.
Instead of only treating symptoms like blurry eyesight with corrective lenses, proactively investigate and address the underlying functional vision problems and their causes.
For children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, or learning disabilities, or adults experiencing brain fog, fatigue, or motion sickness, seek a functional vision assessment as these often have a treatable visual component.
If glasses or contact lenses are necessary, opt for the weakest possible prescription that provides adequate vision, to encourage your eyes and brain to work more naturally.
To slow or prevent nearsightedness progression, increase time outdoors in natural sunlight, ensure good lighting for near work, and reduce prolonged near visual stress from screens.
Avoid immediately resorting to over-the-counter reading glasses when age-related near vision changes occur, as this can stop the system from being used; instead, try eye exercises to maintain flexibility.
When walking or running, practice a soft, wide gaze (accessing peripheral vision) rather than focusing narrowly ahead, as this can improve spinal alignment, reduce impact forces, and enhance breathing.
If you have experienced a head injury, minor or major, consider vision rehabilitation, as vision is almost always impacted and can be rewired even decades later to reestablish function.
Utilize the ScreenFit online vision training program (available with a discount at screenfit.com/livemore) to build visual foundations and combat screen fatigue and digital eye strain in just 10 minutes a day.
Challenge the conventional medical approach to vision by asking ‘why’ changes are occurring and exploring possibilities beyond standard corrective lenses, to unlock greater visual potential.
Understand that vision is a direct reflection of brain function, and problems can contribute to cognitive fatigue, brain fog, and reduced productivity, highlighting the importance of vision health for overall well-being.