How can I strengthen my eye muscles?
Dr Arun Mishra
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, UK
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, UK
Q: I am a 32 years male with weak eye muscles, though my vision is 6/6. At times, I get severe headaches. What kind of diet, exercise or medicine can improve my eye muscle strength?
A:I presume you have weakness of eye muscles which are responsible for looking at close things that is why you get headaches. Try to concentrate your two eyes on looking at tip of a pen or pencil and bring that gradually to your nose so that it squints inwards. Do this for about 5 minutes 2-3 times daily. Make sure you are generally fit and active. When you are run down or tired, this will bother you more.