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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, the [[Snellen chart]] measures all the 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.
# 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 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>