Vertigo Eye Exercises

Overview

Vertigo, sometimes referred to as "turning" or "spinning," is a type of dizzy feeling in which sufferers feel like they, or their surroundings, are moving. People with vertigo have difficulties with balance and may feel like they are falling. Inner ear infections and other ear disorders can cause it. Balance exercises, including eye exercises, can help people with vertigo overcome this uncomfortable sensation. Dr. James W. Fairley, an accredited ears, nose and throat surgeon in the U.K., explains that sometimes abnormal eye movements can contribute to vertigo, and eye exercises can help curb the abnormal movements of the eye.

Step 1

Sit down in a chair, and without moving your head, look up and then down. Perform 20 repetitions, increasing your speed as you move through the repetitions.

Step 2

Look to your left and then to your right, again without moving your head. Start this eye exercise slowly and try to speed up gradually. Perform this exercise 20 times.

Step 3

Extend one arm in front of you and hold up your index finger. Focus your eyes on your finger. Keeping your eyes focused on your finger, move your finger toward your face and out again slowly. Repeat 20 times.

Step 4

Incorporate some head movement in to your eye exercises. Turn your head to one side so that you are looking over your shoulder, then turn to the other side. Perform the exercises 20 times with your eyes open. As you continue the exercises each day, your vertigo may improve to the point where you can perform the exercise with your eyes closed.

Step 5

Perform eye exercises in ten-minute increments throughout the day as a treatment for vertigo. You can gradually work up to an hour of daily exercises to relieve discomfort.