It is a fact of life that as we age our vision deteriorates.
The older we get the weaker our eye muscles become and it takes longer for our corneas to repair themselves if they get damaged.
It is important to maintain good eyesight as otherwise it can cause many problems in our lives.
You may have noticed that over the last few years it has become difficult for you to make out faces in the distance or read road signs.
Perhaps you also have headaches when staring at a computer screen or reading a book.
Whatever the problem there are steps you can take to improve both long-sightedness and short-sightedness.
Of course most people will choose to make an appointment with an optician and have their eyes tested.
The problem with wearing contact lenses or glasses is that your eyesight may continue to deteriorate, ending up in you having to receive a stronger prescription every 12 months.
If you want to maintain or develop your eyesight without the need for attending an opticians clinic then there are various eye strengthening exercises that can be practiced.
The great thing about the techniques used to improve vision is that they can be practiced anywhere and at any time.
One of the most useful methods is to imagine a large figure eight approximately fifteen feet in front of you.
Then trace the outline of the number with your vision.
Each time you do this it is useful to alternate the direction in which you are following the outline.
Another great eye exercise involves holding your hand directly in front of your face and focusing on your fingers for five seconds.
You should then switch to an object thirty or forty yards away such as a tree and again focus for five seconds.
If you can do this activity for fifteen minutes a day you will start to see improvements in your vision.