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Parts of a Prescription for Glasses

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Add (Addition)

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Indicates the additional magnifying power applied to the bottom part of multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia.

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PD (Pupillary Distance)

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The distance between the centers of the pupils, which is used to align lenses properly in the frame.

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Axis

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Represents the lens meridian that contains no cylinder power, indicating the direction of astigmatism.

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SPH (Sphere)

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Indicates the power of the lens prescribed to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness.

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Prism

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Prescribed to correct eye alignment issues and help with binocular vision problems.

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OU, OD, OS

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Abbreviations used to describe the eyes to which the part of the prescription applies (OU - both, OD - right, OS - left).

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Base

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Used in combination with prism prescriptions, specifies the direction in which the prism's thickest edge is oriented.

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CYL (Cylinder)

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Reflects the amount of lens power needed to correct astigmatism.

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