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==The Beginning Steps - Stop Myopia Progression== | ==The Beginning Steps - Stop Myopia Progression== | ||
# Measure your eyes. - You can start with a professional refraction, but you should also learn to measure your own vision at home. If your refraction is better than -10, the [[Measurement#cm_Measurement|cm measurement]] is easy to do and compare values. The cm measurement measures your myopia | # Measure your eyes. - You can start with a professional refraction, but you should also learn to measure your own vision at home. | ||
#* If your refraction is better than -10, the [[Measurement#cm_Measurement|cm measurement]] is easy to do and compare values. The cm measurement measures your myopia. | |||
#* The [[Snellen chart]] measures all the combined factors of [[Visual acuity]] and is necessary for checking if your vision meets the legal requirements in your jurisdiction for driving. | |||
#* Measuring your myopia and visual acuity regularly will tell you when the steps you are taking are working. | |||
# Take Breaks from near work (Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]] for starters) | # Take Breaks from near work (Follow the [[20-20-20 rule]] for starters) | ||
# Don't wear glasses for near work if you don't need them. <ref>[https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing Myopia Progression: The One Thing You Have To Stop Doing]</ref> | # Don't wear glasses for near work if you don't need them. <ref>[https://endmyopia.org/day-57-myopia-progression-the-one-thing-you-have-to-stop-doing Myopia Progression: The One Thing You Have To Stop Doing]</ref> |