Did you know that you can exercise your eyes to naturally improve your vision? It’s true! Just like you might hit the gym for some bench presses and weighted squats, you can do some simple and easy exercises to strengthen your eyes and rebuild your vision.

If you want to preserve your vision for years to come, it’s important to add eye exercises to your daily routine. A great way to strengthen your vision is through the 3 Cups Exercise. Follow the instructions below to learn how to complete this exercise.

#3 – 3 CUPS

Step 1: Refer to the image above labeled “#3 – 3 CUPS.” You will also need a pen or pencil. (You can also click here to print the diagram)

Step 2: Sit relaxed and adjust your chair so that you are 12 to 24 inches from the computer monitor at eye level. If the image is not perfectly clear to you, that’s all right, as long as you can make out the image.

Step 3: Hold the pen vertically between the two circles approximately 1 inch from the screen. The top of the pen should be at the same level as the image.

Step 4: Focus on the top of the pen as you slowly bring it toward your face. (Refer to Figure 3.2 below.) As you bring the pen closer to your face you will notice the two circles appear to become three circles. When it appears that the three circles are all the same shape and proportion, stop moving the pen.

Step 5: Try to shift your focus from the pen to the center circle. This may be difficult and could take a few days to master. If you have trouble doing this, refer to “Troubleshooting” below.

Step 6: Once you can focus on the center circle, move your pen away while maintaining your focus. Try to see the center circle as clearly as possible. As you increase your focus you will notice that the center circle becomes three-dimensional. It will look as if you were peering down into a Styrofoam cup. (Refer to Figure 3.3 below.)

Step 7: Your final goal for Level 1 is to look at the two circles and create the three circles, the center one appearing three-dimensional, without using your pen. Once you can easily achieve this, proceed to level 2a by signing up below.