your prescription
Why Update Prescription Annually?
Having your eye prescription updated annually is crucial because changes in your vision can occur over time. By ensuring regular check-ups, you can detect any shifts in your eyesight early, allowing for timely adjustments in your prescription. This helps maintain clear and comfortable vision while also ensuring the effectiveness of any corrective lenses or treatments you may require. Additionally, regular eye exams can help identify potential eye health issues early on, contributing to overall eye wellness and preventing more serious conditions from developing. Our goal is to make eyewear accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget.
When Performing Eye Exam
During your annual eye examination, your eye doctor will take the time to get to know you and understand your unique vision needs. They'll guide you through a series of tests, from checking your visual acuity to evaluating your eye health. It's a personalized experience aimed at ensuring your eyes are healthy and your vision is clear. This annual check-up not only helps catch any potential issues early but also gives you peace of mind knowing that your eyes are in good hands.
Read Your Eye Prescription
Reading your eye prescription can seem daunting at first, but it's quite straightforward once you understand the terminology. Here's a simple guide:
- OD and OS: Your prescription may start with "OD" and "OS." "OD" refers to your right eye (Latin: Oculus Dexter), while "OS" refers to your left eye (Latin: Oculus Sinister).
- Sphere (SPH): This indicates the degree of nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (+) you have. The higher the number, the stronger the prescription.
- Cylinder (CYL): If you have astigmatism, this number indicates the amount of lens power needed to correct it. It can be preceded by a minus (-) or plus (+) sign.
- Axis: This tells the orientation of the cylindrical power needed to correct astigmatism, measured in degrees from 1 to 180.
- Addition (ADD): If you have a bifocal or multifocal prescription for reading, this number indicates the additional magnifying power applied to the bottom part of the lens. It's typically a positive value.
- Prism: Sometimes, a prism is prescribed to correct eye alignment issues. If present, it will be noted with a base direction (up, down, in, out) and a measurement in prism diopters.
- Near and Intermediate (N/I): These are additional powers for near and intermediate vision correction in multifocal prescriptions.
- Pupillary Distance (PD): This measurement, in millimeters, indicates the distance between the centers of your pupils. It's important for ensuring that your lenses are properly centered in your frames.
Remember, if you have any questions or concerns about your eye prescription, it's best to discuss them with your eye care professional. They can provide clarity and guidance based on your specific needs and vision requirements.