What Are the Myopia Recovery Training Methods?

Statistical data indicate that the prevalence of myopia among adolescents has been steadily increasing in recent years. To prevent myopia from adversely affecting academic performance and daily life, it is essential to adopt rational, targeted eye exercises designed specifically for myopia management. Such exercises help strengthen ocular health and facilitate the alleviation—or even partial recovery—of impaired vision. Therefore, mastering these effective methods can also indirectly mitigate the disadvantages associated with myopia.

What Are Myopia Recovery Exercises?

1. Distance Gazing

Find an open area with abundant greenery. With both eyes open and gazing straight ahead—without squinting or blinking—clear your mind, focus intently, and fix your gaze on distant grass or tree leaves for 25 seconds, carefully observing their outlines. Next, hold your left palm approximately 30 cm in front of and slightly above your eyes, and examine its palm lines in detail for about 5 seconds. Then, shift your gaze back to the distant greenery for another 25 seconds, followed again by palm-line observation. Repeat this cycle 20 times within a 10-minute session, performing three such sessions daily. Individuals experiencing rapid vision deterioration should increase the frequency of training.

2. Lens-Focusing Exercise

Eye Rotation: Rest your elbows on a table and support your cheeks with both hands. Rotate your eyes sequentially—upward, downward, leftward, and rightward—for 10 repetitions. Then perform 10 rotations clockwise and 10 counterclockwise. Next, select a target object located approximately 3 meters away. Simultaneously, extend your left arm straight forward at eye level (about 30 cm from your face). First, clearly observe the lines on your palm, then immediately shift focus to the distant object. Rapidly alternate your gaze between the palm and the distant target for 20 cycles.

3. Circular Eye Movement

Choose a quiet location and sit or stand comfortably, fully relaxing your body and clearing your mind. Keep your eyes open and your head and neck motionless while rotating only your eyeballs. Begin by gazing downward, then slowly move your gaze leftward, upward, rightward, and finally back downward—completing one full clockwise circle. Repeat this sequence nine times. Then reverse the direction: gaze downward, rightward, upward, leftward, and back downward—completing six full counterclockwise circles. Perform this entire routine four times. During each rotation, strive to move your eyes to their maximal range of motion. This exercise strengthens the extraocular muscles, enhances ocular blood circulation and nutrient supply, and improves eye agility and brightness.

4. Ocular Breathing and Concentration Technique

Select a well-ventilated location and sit or stand comfortably, fully relaxing your body. Gaze straight ahead with both eyes open. Inhale deeply and slowly, allowing your eyes to widen naturally. Hold briefly, then exhale slowly and evenly while gently closing your eyes. Repeat this cycle nine times.

5. Palmar Warmth Application (Eye-Warming Technique)

Sit comfortably with your body fully relaxed and your eyes closed. Rub your palms together briskly until they feel warm. Immediately place both warm palms over your closed eyes, maintaining gentle pressure without applying excessive force. Once the warmth dissipates, quickly remove your hands while simultaneously opening your eyes wide and firmly. Repeat this process three to five times. This technique promotes ocular blood circulation and enhances metabolic activity in the eye tissues.

The eyes are often described as “windows to the soul.” Maintaining their clarity and health is our personal responsibility. Therefore, during daily visual tasks, it is crucial to practice moderation—overuse and insufficient rest inevitably impair vision. Once myopia develops, consistent application of the aforementioned exercises can help alleviate its progression and associated symptoms.