The increased use of screen viewing , such as cell phone, tablets, computer and television has had a detrimental effect on eyes. There are some moves that can be made to rebalance and retrain the eye muscles. Parkinson’s disease contributes to gaze fixation, and reduction of blinking.

Eye Comfort exercises, Blinking. (Moistens) Yawning, (produces tears) expose eyes to natural light. Close eyes., Slowly and gently move eyes up to the ceiling, then slowly down to the floor. Repeat three times. Close eyes. Slowly and gently move eyes to the left, then slowly to the right. Repeat three times.

Eye Movement Close eyes. Slowly and gently move eyes up to the ceiling, then slowly down to the floor. Repeat three times. Close eyes. Slowly and gently move eyes to the left, then slowly to the right. Repeat three times.

Focus Change. Hold one finger a few inches away form the eye. Focus on the finger. Slowly move the finger away. Focus far into the distance and then back to the finger. Slowly bring the finger back to within a few inches of the eye. Focus on something more than eight-feet away. Repeat three times.

Check out ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/HealthAndWellness/Ergonomics/Pages/exercises.aspx. Eyes have neurons outside the skull, a light in the morning helps to adjust the circadian rhythm. Also check out youtube.com/watch?v=gjV-Yrh7mxk.

Reach out to Vice President Hans Von Michaelis by phone at (303) 549-4480. The club member annual dues are $10.

Listed in HOA-1 under exercise and support; we have quarterly support and educational meetings on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the HOA-1 Arts & Craft Center, room 3. Next to the Gift shop. Neuro conditions are welcomed! Health & Wellness Coach W54776 https://www.pmdalliance.org/ for Parkinson’s info and support.

BIG/PWR! Certified Trainer Vera Shury can be reached by phone at (520) 275-8755 or by email at vera@libertyscience.com.


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