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How do I read my prescription?
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Here is an example of a typical
contact lens prescription:
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Eye
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Power
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Base Curve (BC)
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Diam.
Diameter |
Brand/Type
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Right (OD)
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-3.25
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8.4
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14.0
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Focus
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Left (OD)
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-2.75
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8.4
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14.0
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Night & Day
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Here is an example of a typical
"toric" contact lens prescription:
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Eye
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Power
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Cyl
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Axis
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BC
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Diameter
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Brand/Type
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Right (OD)
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-1.25
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-1.75
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10
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8.5
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14.5
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Soflens 66
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Left (OD)
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-2.75
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-1.25
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170
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8.5
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14.5
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Toric
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Helpful Information
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OD = Right
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OS = Left
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Power (sphere): the strength or amount of correction.
(usually number between -20.00 and +20.00) |
| Sign (-) or (+): very important! ( minus "-" for nearsighted & plus "+" for farsighted). |
| BC (base curve): determines the curvature of a lens, (a number between 8.0 and 9.3). |
| Diameter: diameter or size of lens, (a number between 13.0 and 15.0). |
| Cyl - Cylinder: correction for astigmatism. Toric lenses only,
(usually a number between -0.50 and -4.75). |
| Axis: correction for astigmatism. Toric lenses only, (a number between 0 and 180). |
| Toric Lenses: Toric lenses include correction for astigmatism. |
