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Measurements are a learning process, not a goal
Measurements are a learning process, not a goal


== cm Measurement ==
== Centimeter Measurement ==
The cm measurement uses a basic optics formula to calculate the diopters of correction you need to see clearly long distance.   
The cm measurement uses a basic optics formula to calculate the diopters of correction you need to see clearly long distance.   
# Hold a ruler up to your eye, and measure how far away you can still read text without [[blur]] in centimeters.  This is your "cm measurement".
# Hold a ruler up to your eye, and measure how far away you can still read text without [[blur]] in centimeters.  This is your "cm measurement".
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# Calculate diopters from the measurement: [[Diopters]] = -100cm/cm measurement.
# Calculate diopters from the measurement: [[Diopters]] = -100cm/cm measurement.
# If your result is stronger than -4D, and you wear glasses, you'll need to correct for [[vertex distance]] to convert this from contacts diopters to glasses diopters.
# If your result is stronger than -4D, and you wear glasses, you'll need to correct for [[vertex distance]] to convert this from contacts diopters to glasses diopters.
# If your result is stronger than -10, you'll likely have problems getting consistent readings.
# If your result is stronger than -4, you'll likely have problems getting consistent readings since the margin for error is much smaller. For best results: please see: [[Guide:Measuring with differentials]].


== Trial Refraction ==
== Trial Refraction ==
If your vision is worse than -10D, you may need a [[trial lens kit]] to measure your own myopia, or you may just stick to professional [[optometrist]] exams.
If your myopia is high and/or complex, you may need a [[trial lens kit]] to measure your own vision, or you may just stick to professional [[optometrist]] exams.


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== Tools ==
== Tools ==
* [[EndMyopia Diopter Calculator]]
* [[mainendmyopiasite:focal-calculator/calc.html|EndMyopia Diopter Calculator]]
** [https://endmyopia.org/another-diy-diopter-measuring-tool/ Making the physical measurement easier] (EndMyopia blog link)
** [https://endmyopia.org/another-diy-diopter-measuring-tool/ Making the physical measurement easier] (EndMyopia blog link)
*[[Varakari's Vision Log Tool]]
*[[Varakari's Vision Log Tool]]
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* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://testflight.apple.com/join/wuAvRvdL The iOS Sight Meter App]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.endmyopia.calc The Android Diopter Calculator]
* [https://courses.endmyopia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/endmyopia-myopia-ruler-letter-size.pdf Printable diopter ruler] (From the blog)


==See Also==
==See Also==


* [[Astigmatism measurement]]
* [[Astigmatism measurement]]
* [[Guide:How_to_measure_your_eyesight|How_to_measure_your_eyesight]]
* [[Guide: measuring with differentials| Guide to measuring with Differentials for high myopes]]


==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}[https://courses.endmyopia.org/measure/?fbclid=IwAR01yIImN77PO3L1yU0LpTTxfW11uIRSFAbj9KoB53_2KxOP_hrZjoQYYDk Blog post on measurment]
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