<p>I get slightly blurred vision after a long sit during which I have my eyes half-closed (as in Zazen style). It can last for more than an hour and is a practical drag, and also creates a slightly woozy feeling.</p>

<p>Any re-focusing eye exercise anyone know of?</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>Joe </p>

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2016-01-20T13:37:31.610Z
Hi, interested to find out the benefits of keeping eyes half closed.
Kaveenga Wijayasekara
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2016-01-20T13:40:30.097Z
My recommendation would be that visit your GP, an ophthalmologist or at least an optometrist. Blurred vision for more than an hour is not a good sign.
Kaveenga Wijayasekara
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2016-01-25T13:27:50.287Z
Hi Kaveenga: the half-closed technique is seen as preventing the sitter from falling asleep, or indulging too much in inner fantasy etc., balancing the inner and outer experiences etc. At least that's my understanding. It seems to be a particular requirement of Zazen, i.e. Japanese Zen sitting.
Joe Schmoo
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Any cure for blurred vision after sitting with eyes half-open?
# Any cure for blurred vision after sitting with eyes half-open?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-01-20)

I get slightly blurred vision after a long sit during which I have my eyes half-closed (as in Zazen style). It can last for more than an hour and is a practical drag, and also creates a slightly woozy feeling.

Any re-focusing eye exercise anyone know of?

Thank you

Joe

**Tags:** personal-practice, meditation-practicalities, meditation-effects

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Hi, interested to find out the benefits of keeping eyes half closed.  
> **username_1**: My recommendation would be that visit your GP, an ophthalmologist or at least an optometrist. Blurred vision for more than an hour is not a good sign.  
> **username_0**: Hi Kaveenga: the half-closed technique is seen as preventing the sitter from falling asleep, or indulging too much in inner fantasy etc., balancing the inner and outer experiences etc. At least that's my understanding. It seems to be a particular requirement of Zazen, i.e. Japanese Zen sitting.  

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