An eye doctor explains that so-called "eye exercises" designed to improve your vision may not do much — but there are still plenty of science-backed steps you can take to optimize your eye health.

You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training – basically, eye exercises.

These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye movement exercises; or straining to read by using the wrong prescription glasses to “train” the eyes.

Eye exercises can be particularly helpful for people who experience digital eye strain, which is related to the prolonged use of computers. Read on to learn about seven eye exercises.

Exercises such as dot-to-dot, pencil pushup, and Brock string test may help strengthen lazy eyes. The main treatments are patches and glasses. Read more.

You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training – basically, eye exercises.

Simple eye exercises can help in the treatment of a condition called strabismus, also known as crossed eyes. Learn how to perform these exercises at home.

These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye movement exercises; or straining to read by using the wrong prescription glasses to “train” the eyes.