Eye Muscle Stimulation May Delay the Need For Reading Glasses

New research suggests that eye muscle exercises may help delay presbyopia, the age-related loss of near focusing ability that typically begins in the mid-40s.

Targeted exercises to strengthen the ciliary muscles that control the eye's lens may help maintain near vision flexibility longer. While this doesn't eliminate the eventual need for reading glasses, it may delay their necessity.

The ciliary muscle is responsible for changing the shape of the lens inside your eye, allowing you to shift focus between distant and near objects. As we age, both the lens and the muscle lose flexibility, making it harder to focus up close.

Talk to Dr. Sunga about eye exercises and other strategies to maintain your near vision during your next comprehensive exam.