Many vision problems occur when the eye muscles lose tone and flexibility, which can cause the inability to focus at different distances, according to the Yoga Journal. Eye exercises such as yoga eye asanas, vision shifting and focus point help tone and increase flexibility in the eye muscles to improve vision, notes the April 2009 Science Daily. To gain vision improvement you should be consistent with your eye exercises, practicing them four to five times a week.
Up and Down
The up-and-down exercise stretches and tones the eye muscles with vision shifting. Begin sitting comfortably in an upright posture and relax your shoulders, neck and head. Inhale, open your eyes and look forward picturing a large clock in front of you. Slowly look up at 12 o'clock, then look down at 6 o'clock. Without blinking repeat this move up and down a total of 10 repetitions. After 10 repetitions rub your palms together to create heat, cup your palms and gently place them on top of your eyes, keeping your eyes open. Allow your eyes to relax in the darkness created by your palms. Focus on your breathing and hold for 30 seconds to one minute.
Pencil Focus
The pencil focus exercise requires the eye muscles to focus on one point in different directions to improve focus. Begin sitting comfortably with your shoulders over your hips, relaxing your shoulders, neck and head. Hold a pencil straight in front of you at arm's length and focus your gaze on one of the small letters on the pencil. Holding your gaze bring the pencil slowly to your nose and then extend the pencil back out again. Move the pencil to the right, holding your gaze and then to the left. Repeat the entire sequence five to eight times, always keeping your focus on the letter.
Fire Gaze
The fire gaze exercise is a yoga exercise that engages the eye muscles. Begin sitting in an upright posture and relax your shoulders, neck and head. Light a candle and place it in front of you, as close to eye level as possible. Close your eyes and inhale, exhale and open your eyes comfortably. Gaze at the flame of the candle without blinking for 30 seconds to one minute or longer. When you feel like you need to blink, close your eyes and visualize the flame and focus on it, keeping your breathing steady. Repeat one to two times.
