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(fleshing it out just a little more, but not sure this is the best approach. The opposite set of good habits will slow (but not reverse) further progression) |
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* without taking frequent short breaks ( [[20-20-20-Rule]]) | * without taking frequent short breaks ( [[20-20-20-Rule]]) | ||
* or getting extended periods of [[Distance vision]] | * or getting extended periods of [[Distance vision]] | ||
The actual mechanism is an area of active research, but the general result is | |||
[[Axial elongation]] (the eye grows longer, requiring stronger correction, in a vicious cycle). | |||
Other bad habits which affect vision, though probably don't contribute to | |||
progression of myopia: | |||
* Not blinking enough, causing [[Dry eye]] ( see Computer Vision Syndrome ) - needs reference | * Not blinking enough, causing [[Dry eye]] ( see Computer Vision Syndrome ) - needs reference | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 9 June 2020
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in brief, your myopia gets worse due to to poor vision habits, such as
- too much Close work
- while wearing glasses that are too powerful ( see Differentials )
- without taking frequent short breaks ( 20-20-20-Rule)
- or getting extended periods of Distance vision
The actual mechanism is an area of active research, but the general result is Axial elongation (the eye grows longer, requiring stronger correction, in a vicious cycle).
Other bad habits which affect vision, though probably don't contribute to progression of myopia:
- Not blinking enough, causing Dry eye ( see Computer Vision Syndrome ) - needs reference