Blur zoning — tracing detail at the edge of clear vision
Your "blur zone" is the distance at which things start to lose sharpness — far away if you are nearsighted, close up if you are farsighted. Blur zoning means choosing an object right at that edge and slowly tracing its outline with your eyes, then going round again looking for finer and finer detail.
It is an attention exercise as much as a visual one: calm, unhurried looking, no squinting. EyeFit's routines give it 3 minutes.
How to do it
Practise tracing outlines and noticing fine detail at the edge of your clear vision.
- Find your Blur Zone — the distance at which objects become unclear.
- Choose an object at the edge of your blur zone (distant tree if nearsighted, held jewelry if farsighted).
- Slowly trace the major outlines of the object — 3 times.
- Trace the outline again 3 times, this time looking for fine details.
- Trace a final 3 times, focusing on the smallest details you can perceive. Then rest.
Tip: Do not squint. Stay calm and relaxed, and try to visualise smaller and smaller details each pass.
Watch the demo
What you need
- An object at the edge of your clear vision — a tree outside, a sign, or a small detailed item held in your hand
When to stop
- Do not squint or strain; relaxed looking is the point.
- Stop and rest your eyes if you get a headache.
Do it with a guided timer
EyeFit runs this exercise inside timed routines — each step counts down, beeps when time is up and shows the steps and demo on screen. Free, in your browser. It appears in:
- Presbyopia & Hyperopia routine — 30 min total, this exercise 3 min
- Myopia routine — 25 min total, this exercise 3 min
- Lazy Eye & Crossed Eyes routine — 22 min total, this exercise 3 min
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- Tromboning
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