Yoga of Perfect Sight

Sun Treatment and Dark Glasses

Most ophthalmologists prescribe dark glasses to all those who suffer from the brightness of light and feel the glare while walking about. This practice in my opinion has been overdone. A patient was practically blind in bright sunlight. He went to a great many eye clinics and eye doctors and all they did for him was to give stronger dark glasses. In time these dark glasses did not give him any relief. Instead of being helpful to his weak eyes, the glasses had the effect of making them more sensitive to the light than they had ever been before. It has been my experience that almost all persons who wear dark glasses sooner or later develop some eye trouble. The human eye needs the light in order to maintain its efficiency. The use of eye-shades and protections of all kinds from the light is injurious to the eyes. For natural protection the eyelids are there on the eyes. When the person keeps the lids moving and does proper blinking the eyes do not feel any glare in bright light.

Sunlight is as necessary to normal eyes as are rest and relaxation. If it is possible, start the day by exposing the eyes to the sun—just a few minutes at a time will help. Get accustomed to the strong light of the sun by letting it shine on your closed eyelids. It is good to move the head slightly from side to side while taking sun treatment, in order to prevent straining. One should not take too much sun treatment as the heat of the sun will cause discomfort.