Near sightedness, also known as short sightedness, is a common visual ailment. This particular ailment affects vision and seeing distinctly at a short distance. Near sightedness can be cured on its own if so desired. Although this type of eye ailment is seldom inherited, infants that are kept in their cribs where they can't move around will fall into a habit of staring which can cause near sightedness.

Near sightedness is mostly caused by anxiety and frustration at an early age. As children, we are forced to sit for hours memorizing boring material.  Children try very hard to please their teachers and when they feel that they have failed, they are afraid of being punished. There can also be tension at home and problems that occur as they grow up. In 1925 only 25% of children had visual defects and now it's over 85%.

This ailment often can be connected with poor posture, a bent spine and tension in the neck. Other concerns are worrying, nervousness, fearful of what the future holds, only comfortable in current situations, etc.

In one case study, a girl that had near sightedness was someone that people always blamed for past mistakes and things she did wrong. She preferred living in her own small little world instead of trying to face what the future held. But over time she began to look forward to her future and her eyes learned to focus on far objects. After admitting that she did have hopes and dreams, her eyesight eventually improved.

Some of the things you can do to start improving your near sightedness today is to wear your artificial lens less often and wear the pinhole glasses whenever possible, accept for driving. Be more aware of your posture and try to relax more often. Rest your eyes when possible and do eye exercises. Reward yourself upon your successes and try to eat more sensibly. Always remember that nothing happens overnight. It takes patience and practice but your near sightedness can improve naturally.