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In general, you only want to reduce '''0.25 diopters from a full, 20/20 prescription'''. The 20/20 standard indicates that you can consistently read the 20 foot or 6 meter line (half or better correct) on the [[Snellen chart]] from that distance in reasonably good indoor lighting without [[active focus]]. If your set up only allows for a 10 foot or 3 meter chart keep in mind that this isn't quite as accurate, you can account for this by increasing your standard to a fairly clear 100 percent of the 20/20 line.

In general, you want to reduce '''0.25 diopters ~~below~~ a full, 20/20 prescription'''.

You would do well to wait for the non dominant eye to be at this standard as well, (see [[ocular dominance]]). Getting 20/20 once is not necessarily an indication you are ready to reduce, it could just be a good day. Reducing too early leads to unnecessary struggle with excessive blur and eye strain that might slow or even stop your progress. With that consideration, it is a good idea to make sure the 20/20 holds for at least a week if not 2 before reducing.

If you're experiencing any [[double vision]], it's recommended to wait until it clears up before reducing.

When introducing a [[normalized]] reduction you should perform a "[[zero diopter reset]]".

It is a good idea to keep the full correction (your previous normz) handy for night driving; at least for the first stretch of time in your new reduction.

== See also ==

* [[Guide:How to measure your eyesight | How to measure your eyesight]]

* [[reduction | Reduction]]

* [[Normalized]]

* [[Guide:Reducing lens complexity | Reducing lens complexity]]

* [[Guide:Reducing_differentials | Reducing differentials]]

* [[Guide:Not_reducing_too_quickly | Take it slow]]

==Blog==

[https://endmyopia.org/reducing-too-quickly-why-its-your-biggest-mistake/ Don't rush to reduce]

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+In general, you only want to reduce '''0.25 diopters from a full, 20/20 prescription'''. The 20/20 standard indicates that you can consistently read the 20 foot or 6 meter line (half or better correct) on the [[Snellen chart]] from that distance in reasonably good indoor lighting without [[active focus]]. If your set up only allows for a 10 foot or 3 meter chart keep in mind that this isn't quite as accurate, you can account for this by increasing your standard to a fairly clear 100 percent of the 20/20 line.
-In general, you want to reduce '''0.25 diopters below a full, 20/20 prescription'''.
+You would do well to wait for the non dominant eye to be at this standard as well, (see [[ocular dominance]]). Getting 20/20 once is not necessarily an indication you are ready to reduce, it could just be a good day. Reducing too early leads to unnecessary struggle with excessive blur and eye strain that might slow or even stop your progress. With that consideration, it is a good idea to make sure the 20/20 holds for at least a week if not 2 before reducing.
+If you're experiencing any [[double vision]], it's recommended to wait until it clears up before reducing.
+When introducing a [[normalized]] reduction you should perform a "[[zero diopter reset]]".
+It is a good idea to keep the full correction (your previous normz) handy for night driving; at least for the first stretch of time in your new reduction.
+== See also ==
+* [[Guide:How to measure your eyesight | How to measure your eyesight]]
+* [[reduction | Reduction]]
+* [[Normalized]]
+* [[Guide:Reducing lens complexity | Reducing lens complexity]]
+* [[Guide:Reducing_differentials | Reducing differentials]]
+* [[Guide:Not_reducing_too_quickly | Take it slow]]
+==Blog==
+[https://endmyopia.org/reducing-too-quickly-why-its-your-biggest-mistake/ Don't rush to reduce]
 [[Category:Guides]]