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What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?

Written By Vivian Cummings

CYL, SPH, Axis… what are they?

If you’re staring at the numbers and letters on your lens prescription, you might be curious. Maybe you want to know whether your prescription has changed or if it was filled correctly. You could also have questions about what all those abbreviations are.

So, what is CYL in eye prescription? Let’s get more into what CYL and those other abbreviations mean!

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription​?

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?