I Tried Natural Vision Remedies for a Month
I’ve worn glasses since I was 13. At first, it felt cool — like a new accessory. But as the years passed and my prescription got stronger, I started wondering if there was anything I could do to stop the slide. I didn’t expect miracles, but I was tired of relying so much on corrective lenses. That’s when I stumbled across some fascinating info on Ayurvedic eye care, and honestly... I decided to give it a try.
I came across this article that broke it down in a way that actually made sense:
👉 https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1268-how-to-improve-eye-vision-naturally
It wasn’t promising a “cure” but focused on small, sustainable habits that could improve eye comfort and maybe even slow deterioration. Simple things — like blinking more often, doing short eye massages, following the 20-20-20 rule. I figured, why not?
I also looked into food. I didn’t expect much from that, but when I read a Facebook post about how ghee and greens support eye moisture and clarity, I tried adding them to my meals:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1062903672656270
Within a couple of weeks, I noticed my eyes felt less dry — especially at night.
One of my favorite practices ended up being palming, where you warm your hands and gently cup them over your eyes. I first saw it on this calming Instagram video:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMX_vsTo5bG/
It immediately felt relaxing, especially after long days staring at screens.
Then there was Trataka, a candle-gazing meditation. I’d never heard of it before, but this LinkedIn post explained how it can help not only your eyesight but also your mental focus:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_improving-vision-naturally-isnt-just-mythit-activity-7353084139547316227-Flco
I didn’t stick with it every day, but the nights I did it, I slept better and woke up without that gritty feeling in my eyes.
The body-mind connection started to make more sense to me. I read in a Threads post that even posture and blinking patterns can influence eye tension:
👉 https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DMX_vGYCwxA
Crazy how much your eyes respond to stress and slouching — and I definitely noticed more strain when I sat hunched over at my laptop.
One morning, while scrolling Pinterest, I saw this gentle reminder about sun gazing:
👉 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625699138
It encouraged looking at the rising sun (with eyes closed or softly open) for just a few minutes. It’s now part of my weekend routine, and it’s weirdly energizing.
Last but not least, a short Twitter thread summed up the whole idea that your vision isn’t just what your eyes do — it’s also how you live:
👉 https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1947318360674386187
So where am I now? No, I haven’t thrown away my glasses. But I do notice a difference. Less fatigue. Fewer headaches. More awareness. And the cool part? None of it feels like work. It’s just tuning in a little more.