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Dear Yahoo!:
Is it possible to improve eyesight naturally?
Zareth
Singapore
Dear Zareth:
While there's a lot written on the subject, most of the "articles" are selling products and should be taken with a grain of salt. We couldn't find any official medical studies supporting the idea that eyesight can be improved naturally.

That said, your vision can get better -- it doesn't have to be a slow descent to bifocals. Perhaps the most effective way to help your vision is by reducing eyestrain. Long uninterrupted hours spent staring at a computer monitor, television, or book lock your eye muscles in position, causing them to tire.

You may want to consider re-arranging your workstation to position your monitor correctly, reduce poor lighting and glare, and make sure your posture is squared away ergonomically. It's also very important to take "vision breaks" -- glancing across the room or out the window every 15 minutes or so. Other suggestions include closing your eyes periodically, blinking a lot, and using artificial tears. Yahoo! Health offers a number of resources on keeping your peepers in good shape.

 
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