I'm not sure that's true TBH. Anyway, why is looking in the distance more eye exercising than looking close? I was under the impression that changing focus between a 30-50cm, then to a few meters, was all that was needed to 'exercise' the eye and that the 'relaxed' mode was 'staring into the distance'.
Actually, I have to take it all back- Having just questioned the oracle, apparently myopia rates have increased considerably over the last 50 years. Partly caused by close work and less time outdoors. Though it's possible that should be that 'detected myopia rates' have increased.
However, the increase in glasses use is partly that and partly better access to eyecare and, of course, an aging population.
In summary, ignore everything I've said in my previous posts on the subject![]()
I would suggest because , similar to muscles there is an antagonist and agonist , movement is initiated and the needs an opposing movement to take it back to a central reset point that is healthy and balanced.
If one spends to much time just practicing one movement - over time that neutral reset point is pulled/moved towards the action that is doing most work. A muscular imbalance of sorts.
Spend too much time and over time it becomes an issue.
Desk workers shoulders roll forward into a rounded shoulder stance
People with weak abdominals suffer Lowe back pain.
People whom use small tools can develop tennis elbow.
