How to restore vision after just becoming nearsighted

When nearsightedness first develops, vision can generally be restored by adjusting viewing distance, increasing outdoor time, consistently performing eye relaxation exercises, controlling electronic device usage, and improving lighting conditions. Details are as follows:

1. Adjust viewing distance: When reading, writing, or using electronic devices, maintain a viewing distance of 30–40 cm to avoid prolonged close-up work. Every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet (approximately 6 meters) away for at least 20 seconds. This helps relax the ciliary muscle, reduces eye fatigue, and prevents rapid progression of myopia.

2. Increase outdoor time: Ensure 1–2 hours of outdoor activity daily, such as walking or gazing into the distance under natural light. Natural sunlight stimulates the retina to release dopamine, which helps inhibit abnormal elongation of the eye axis. This has a positive effect on slowing myopia progression and improving vision, especially beneficial for individuals who have recently developed nearsightedness.

3. Practice regular eye relaxation exercises: Perform simple eye relaxation routines daily, such as eye保健操 (eye exercises), which involve massaging specific acupoints around the eyes to promote blood circulation; or perform eye movement training by slowly rotating the eyes clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times each to enhance eye muscle flexibility, relieve tension, and support visual regulation.

4. Limit electronic device use: Reduce overall screen time and avoid continuous use for more than one hour. Enable the device’s eye-protection mode to reduce blue light exposure. When using screens at night, ensure adequate ambient lighting and avoid viewing in dimly lit environments to minimize eye strain.

5. Improve lighting environment: Ensure sufficient and soft lighting when reading or studying, avoiding excessively bright or dark conditions. Light should come from the front-left side (for right-handed individuals) to prevent glare or shadows, allowing the eyes to function comfortably and reducing visual fatigue.

After the onset of nearsightedness, it is important to promptly visit a professional ophthalmologist to determine whether the condition is true myopia or pseudomyopia. If diagnosed as pseudomyopia, vision may be restored through the above methods. If it is true myopia, appropriate corrective lenses should be worn as prescribed, while maintaining healthy eye habits to prevent further progression of myopia.