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.
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.
Are you looking at your prescription and wondering what the number labeled “Axis” means? You’re not alone. It’s something that confuses a lot of people, especially if they’re new to contacts or glasses.
So, what is axis on an eye prescription? The good news is that it’s actually pretty easy to understand.
Once you know what axis means, it becomes much easier to read your prescription and get the right lenses for your eyes.
Does your glasses prescription say ‘plano?’ Are you scratching your head, wondering what does plano mean on an eye prescription?
Well, you don’t have to go any further for an explanation. Let me walk you through it!
Are contact prescriptions the same as glasses prescriptions? You might think so; it seems logical. After all, they’re both for your eyes, right?
But hold up. Contact lens prescriptions and glasses prescriptions aren’t the same. Let’s get into why that’s the case and what you need to know about these different prescriptions.
