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How to Read Your Eye Prescription

Does your eye prescription look like a confusing blur of letters? If you’ve just gotten your first prescription, there are probably lots of questions running through your mind. 

What are all those acronyms? What are those numbers? Why are there pluses and minuses next to the numbers?

If you’re feeling lost, I’m here to help. I’ll walk you through how to read your eye prescription so you can better understand your eyesight.

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OD vs. OS: What Do They Mean?

Does your new eye prescription look like jibberish to you? Are all those acronyms causing you to scratch your head in confusion?

OD and OS? SPH and CYL? What does it all mean?

If you’re struggling to decode your prescription, I’ve got you. Let’s go through what OD vs. OS means. We’ll also discuss some other acronyms you may see on your prescription.

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