What Are the Methods to Restore Vision?
Jan 04, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Standardized vision screening procedure: Mount the visual acuity chart on a wall, with the bottom of the chart positioned 1.1–1.5 meters above the floor—selecting the exact height according to the child’s stature. Draw a line on the floor 2.5 meters directly in front of and perpendicular to the chart. Employ appropriate adjunctive therapeutic measures.
Restoring vision requires regular eye examinations. For myopia under 1000 degrees, femtosecond laser surgery is a viable treatment option. Additionally, vision recovery depends on maintaining healthy visual habits in daily life—proper eye care, wearing appropriately prescribed corrective lenses, reducing screen time, avoiding late-night activities, and consuming foods beneficial for eye health (e.g., those rich in lutein, vitamin A, and antioxidants). Generally, refractive surgery is only recommended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
Methods for Vision Restoration
Regular Eye Examination Method
Mount a standard Snellen chart on a wall, positioning its bottom edge 1.1–1.5 meters above the floor—adjusting the height according to the child’s stature. Mark a line on the floor exactly 2.5 meters directly in front of the chart. Based on the child’s clinical refraction results, insert the corresponding trial lens into the lens holder (e.g., a −2.00 DS lens for a child with −2.00 D myopia). Have the child stand at the marked line, 2.5 meters from the chart.
Adjunctive Therapeutic Approaches
To alleviate myopia progression, performing eye exercises—such as standardized eye保健操 (eye health exercises)—is a practical and evidence-supported strategy. These exercises provide temporary relief for ocular fatigue and may help slow myopic progression.
Developing Healthy Visual Habits
Once myopia develops, it is critical not to adopt a defeatist attitude (“It’s already happened, so why bother?”). Instead, maintain proper visual hygiene: use corrective lenses consistently, take scheduled breaks during near work, avoid prolonged visual strain, ensure adequate nightly sleep (ideally 8 hours), and consider a brief midday nap when possible—all of which contribute positively to myopia management.
Optimizing the Visual Environment
Select an appropriate visual environment: work and read in well-lit areas, avoiding both excessively bright and overly dim lighting. At home or in the office, choose soft, non-glare lighting—neither too intense nor harsh—to minimize visual stress.
Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture is a clinically validated and widely applied method for managing myopia. Among various acupuncture techniques, plum-blossom needle tapping and auricular acupressure (using vaccaria seeds) are particularly favored for their simplicity and ease of application—especially in early-stage intervention. Traditional acupoints are targeted; for instance, one study reported that needling the Yiming (EX-HN14) point improved visual acuity in 91.9% of 173 eyes, with nearly all treated eyes showing measurable visual gains.
Stroboscopic Light Training
A multifunctional vision training device may be used: hold the device steadily with both hands, sit upright, and position it before the eyes as if holding binoculars. Focus attentively on the rhythmic, three-color (red, green, yellow) flashing lights inside the device.
This method employs precisely timed and patterned flashes of red, green, and yellow light to simulate moving targets at varying distances. It guides the eyes along controlled trajectories, thereby providing coordinated exercise for photoreceptor cells (cones), retinal ganglion cells, the visual cortex, and the ciliary muscle.
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