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Add (Addition)
Indicates the additional magnifying power applied to the bottom part of multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia.
PD (Pupillary Distance)
The distance between the centers of the pupils, which is used to align lenses properly in the frame.
Axis
Represents the lens meridian that contains no cylinder power, indicating the direction of astigmatism.
SPH (Sphere)
Indicates the power of the lens prescribed to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness.
Prism
Prescribed to correct eye alignment issues and help with binocular vision problems.
OU, OD, OS
Abbreviations used to describe the eyes to which the part of the prescription applies (OU - both, OD - right, OS - left).
Base
Used in combination with prism prescriptions, specifies the direction in which the prism's thickest edge is oriented.
CYL (Cylinder)
Reflects the amount of lens power needed to correct astigmatism.
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