Hyperopia: aka farsightedness. It is a common vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects, or there is no clarity near or far. The condition occurs when the light focuses behind the retina and is often assigned to a short eyeball, or insufficient curvature of the cornea.
Symptoms: Blurry vision when looking at close and often far objects. Eye strain or discomfort, especially after reading or doing close-up work.
Traditional correction: Convex lenses with a strength measured in positive (+) diopters.
Natural correction: The path to seeing objects near and far with your naked eyes awaits you inside this month’s lesson.
May your eyesight be boundless.
Irena
TOUCH OF ANATOMY
This image shows the optometric explanation and compensation for myopia.
In the left image, the rays of light are falling behind the retina due to the short nature of the eye or due to other accommodative insufficiency.
The right image shows that a convex lens placed in front of the eye converges the light and thus adjusts the angles under which the light enters the eye and changes where the light falls. The focal point is now moved to the retina.
MANTRA FOR SEEING NEAR AND FAR
“ With my naked eyes I see all objects near and far. I read the letters on my phone and I observe the clouds in the sky. It feels easy and natural. My lens converges and diverges just the right amount, automatically, on its own, while I consciously do nothing. I choose to see this way right now and always.
Directions for using the mantra as part of your routine:
Repeat at least 5 times before beginning your practice. Best when said aloud, with your eyes closed, visualizing seeing far objects and feeling the joy of seeing them. Whatever “far objects” means for you is your choice. Remember that you are the master of your mind. You control the mind, which controls your brain, which then controls your body (per neuroscience and neuropsychology). Choose the way you want to see, then through your thoughts (by making clear, positive, non-negotiable statements about your desired future, but in the present tense) command your brain to help you while you take action in the form of your daily practice.
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