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Find
a pencil, and mark it somewhere in the middle. Draw a letter, number
or dot on the side of the pencil. For this exercise, you'll focus on the pencil
and the dot as you move it toward and away from your eyes. Pencil push-ups are
reputed to correct double vision and crossed eyes, but it can't hurt to try
them for other issues — it's free, painless, and only involves focusing
and refocusing your eyes.
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Hold the pencil in front of your face, at arm's
length.
Keep the pencil vertical, so that the eraser is pointing toward either the
ceiling or the floor. If you're having someone else help you with the exercise
and hold the pencil for you, hold out your arm to determine how far away it
should be.
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Focus your
eyes on the mark you drew on the pencil. Don't proceed to the next step until
you feel like your eyes are solidly focused. Slowly move the pencil toward your face, maintaining your focus on the
same spot. Try to move it in a straight line, toward your nose.
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| As the pencil comes closer, your eyes will have to adjust to maintain the same level of focus |
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Stop
when you see two pencils. As soon as the pencil doubles, stop moving it
closer to your face.
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Look
away for a few seconds, or close your eyes. Without moving your head or
the pencil, shift your focus away from the pencil for a moment. Focus on
something else in your visual field, and don't worry about looking at the
pencil at all for at least 5 seconds. If you're having a hard time, close your
eyes for a moment.
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| Look back at the pencil. Once your eyes are refreshed, try to focus on the pencil so that you aren't seeing double. If you're still seeing two pencils, rest your eyes for a few more seconds and try again. Don't get discouraged if you still see two pencils after your second try — you'll get better! Just move on to the next step |
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| Slowly move the pencil away from your face. Keep your focus on the mark you drew on the pencil as it moves back. Keep going until it's at arm's length again |
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Repeat the exercise. Pencil push-ups work best when you do
them repeatedly, as part of a daily routine. Set aside five minutes a day at
first, then try ramping up to 10. If you struggle to keep track of the time or
stay entertained, try listening to music while you practice. For
instance, two songs equal roughly five minutes, and three songs are
roughly 10.
Culled from www.wikihow.com
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