Eye defects, which do not require surgery, like eye strains, watering of the eyes, itching in the eye region, eye pain, diminishing visionary power, redness, blurring vision, near and far sightedness can be cured through yogic treatment. On the other hand organic defects like Cataract, Glaucoma etc requiring surgery need eye specialists.

Yogic Cure

Patients having any eye disorder can cure the problem by having a proper diet, doing yogasans followed by some eye exercises.

Eye exercises :
	Be seated in Sukhasan (Easy pose).
	Without moving the head, look upwards for 2 seconds and then downwards.
	Then look towards right for 2 seconds and then look to the left. Close eyes for 6-8 seconds.
	Then move your eyes in clockwise direction . Repeat this twice and rest for 6-8 seconds. Repeat in anti-clockwise direction. Rest.
	Then move your eyes in clockwise direction . Repeat this twice and rest for 6-8 seconds. Repeat in anti-clockwise direction. Rest.

For healthy eyes and improved sight :
	Practice Jal Neti Kriya.
	Do not work in hot sun, as bright light destroys Vitamin A.
	Practice Pran mudra
	In the mornings after cleaning mouth, fill it with water so that the cheeks get puffed up and then splash water on the eyes several times. Then throw out water from the mouth. Keep eyes closed for some time. This will make your eyes feel cool and fresh.
	The distance while watching T.V. should be at least 3 meters (10 feet) and while reading or writing, the book should be at a distance of 30 cm (12 inches).

Recommended Asana :
	Suryanamaskar ../html/pran/suryanamaskar.html( Sun salutation) - invigorates all the organs of upper part of the body, the facial tissues and the central nervous system.
	Trikonasan (Triangular pose) - develops visionary power of the eyes.
	Yogamudra ( Yogi pose) - provides benefits like removing gastric troubles and constipation, correcting disorders of spine, and enhancing sexual potency.
	Shavasan (Corpse pose) - Relaxes the body.