EYE EXERCISES FOR ASTIGMATISM.

Although astigmatism is sometimes inherited, most cases seem to be the result of a bad posture. The reason is that the visual system helps to maintain our sense of balance by scanning the world around us for horizontal features. When the head is tilted, the extraocular muscles pull unequally, causing the eyeball and cornea to become distorted.

To improve astigmatism, find out which way your head usually tilts. Look in a mirror or ask a friend.…