Eye exercises

Hi I am confident if anyone has tried any eye exercises and had any success that they will jump in this thread. In the meantime, as for getting from the active stage to inactive stage here is an article that you may find helpful on what treatments are offered: https://thyroideyedisease.net/medications. All the best, Sam S. (TED Team).

Hi Kelly, I’m not familiar with eye exercises, but I also didn’t experience limited range of motion. Just wanted to jump in with my perspective as someone who is very proactive about treatment - I wish there was something I could have done to get to the inactive stage sooner or stop the active phase completely. So much was outside of my control, and it was incredibly frustrating. There are different treatment options during different stages. Has your doctor set up a treatment plan? Here’s more information about the active/inactive phase in case it’s helpful. https://thyroideyedisease.net/phases Wishing you a peaceful day, Jessica H (thyroideyedisease.net team member)

I’ve definitely heard of people having success with eye exercises, especially for improving focus, tracking, and overall eye coordination. Eye exercises can be really helpful for strengthening the eye muscles, improving convergence (how your eyes work together), and increasing overall visual stamina. I think it really depends on the individual and their specific needs, but a common approach is to start with simple exercises like focusing on near and far objects or doing “pencil push-ups” (holding a pencil at arm's length and slowly bringing it closer while keeping focus). For those looking to get from the "active" to the "inactive" stage, consistency with eye exercises seems to be key—doing them daily to strengthen eye muscles and improve their coordination. Some people also incorporate vision training tools or technologies to track improvements over time.

Have you tried any specific eye exercises yet, or are you looking for more ideas to get started?