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Q. How can I read my prescription?
A: It is not as hard as it seems. Just take a few minutes to read below and you should be able to understand what is written on your prescription.
We have 2 examples of prescriptions below.
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Please note the RIGHT eye is always on the LEFT side of the prescription:
RIGHT EYE: Sph:  , Cyl: -0.75, Axis: 95 no prism or base and LEFT EYE: Sph: +0.50, Cyl: -0.50 and Axis: 60 no prism or base
Below this is the ADD: +2.25 ADD R+L. and (+2.50 VARIS) The lower prescription has: RIGHT EYE: Sph: -5.25, Cyl: -2.50, Axis: 2 1/2 no prism or base and LEFT EYE: Sph: -5.00, Cyl: -3.50 and Axis: 177? no prism or base
Below this is the ADD: +2.25 ADD R+L.
Comments: BUD 11mm |
Name |
What it means |
Expect a range
between |
Abbreviations |
Important to make sure of:- |
Sphere |
power; the "overall"
strength of your
glasses |
-10 to +6 or Zero,
plano, infinity or |
SPH or sph
infinity |
Either +(plus) or -(minus) on prescription 1 is an 8 on the side this means infinity and is on the drop down menu |
Cylinder |
Your astigmatism
(if you have any) |
-4 to +4. Zero,
plano or
infinity |
Cyl or CYL |
Also remember + or -
If this is blank on both sides then leave blank - the Axis will also be blank |
Axis |
The direction of
your
astigmatism |
0 to 180 |
Axi |
This is the angle that your lenses need be placed to correct your astigmatism. |
Addition |
What you need
for close and near
distance added to
your
prescription |
+0.25 to +3.50 R+L right and left |
ADD +2.25 R+L,
see above
prescriptions Also +2.50 VARIS |
Only expect positive readings
ADD +2.25 R+L,
(see above prescriptions)
Also (+2.50 VARIS)
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COMMENTS |
Various data which
we may need to
know to make
your glasses |
BUD 11mm |
N/a |
Can be anything the optician thinks we should know, it is very unlikely to be of significance for your glasses purchase-but please copy in. |
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Notes
Sphere (SPH)
Short-sight is corrected by negative (-) sphere values, long sight by positive (+).
If the sphere value for one eye is negative, then the other is usually also negative.
Cylinder (CYL)
The cylinder indicates whether you have astigmatism (visual distortion).
When you enter a cylinder reading you will expect an axis measurement as well. No cylinder reading - no axis reading. If the field is blank do not enter anything here.Axis (AXI) The axis value is the angle of the astigmatism correction. If the field is blank do not enter anything here
Reading Addition (ADD)
If there is an ADD value it is the correction for reading or intermediate glasses. If there is only one ADD power enter it, If there are two ADD values - enter them exactly as written in the additional information area.
Pupillary distance (PD)
The distance, in millimetres, from one pupil to the other. A correct PD will ensure that the lenses are correctly positioned in relation to your eyes. We always advise that you ask your optician for your PD, you can also measure it yourself or we can do it for you, however in many thousands of surveys it has been found that an average pd of 63 will suffice for almost all spectacle wearers using single vision lenses.
For Varifocals and Bifocals see the FAQ - to measure your own PD see the FAQ.
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Q: I still can not understand my prescription?
A: You can phone us and we will talk you through it. Complete your order and print out the invoice. Fax or post a copy of your prescription to us with the printed order form - we will do the rest and send the prescription back to you with your glasses. Our fax number and telephone number can be found on the contact us page.
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Q: Will my contact lens prescription be OK to use?
A: No, the prescription is written differently and would b of no use if used to make glasses.
While your contact lens and eyeglasses prescriptions may seem the same, they usually have differences. You must have your eyes tested and a prescription issued specifically for glasses. It must be less than 2 years old, or less than one year old if you are over 70 years of age. These time limits are recommended by joint committees of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, the Association of Optometrists and the Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians.
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Q: Can you supply all Prescriptions?
YES. However, where prescriptions are over plus or minus 5.00 SPH (sphere) and plus or minus 2.00 CYL (cylinder) we will contact you after you have placed your order if we feel that your choice may result in a less than perfect pair of glasses.
Our recommendations in this case will ensure that you get the best possible service for the lowest possible price. If you do not wish to proceed on the basis of our discussion we will not proceed with your order and will refund your full payment. In the case of reglazing we may make a small charge to return your glasses.
We will not supply you with glasses unless we are certain that the glasses we supply you are the most suitable and at the best possible price.
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Q: What is my pupillary distance (PD)?
A: Your PD is the distance between your pupils.
Whilst technically it is best to make your glasses with a measured PD this measurement is not critical in most cases.
In fact in surveys over many 1000's of participants it has been established that the average PD of 63 is suitable for all but the strongest prescriptions when dispensing single vision lenses.
We can make your glasses using an average PD measurement. This works very well, there is no eyestrain and glasses made with this average PD will not harm the eyes.
People with strong prescriptions and whose pupillary distance is significantly different from the average may have problems using an average PD measurement. If you are unsure please contact us. If we consider that your glasses would be better with a measured PD we will contact you.
We have a reliable way of measuring PD and will explain how this works. In the case of bifocal and varifocals the PD and the positioning of the centre of the lens with the eye is quite critical and we will need to establish the positions of the centres of your lenses and your PD.
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Q: My old glasses are less that 2 years old can you read the prescription from them?
A: We can indeed -
Providing they are made to a prescription that's still in date. Call us and we will arrange to do this. Then send in your glasses to our address . Once we've read them, we'll send them back to you - all for £10. However, when you send your glasses, you need to certify that:-
- You are in possession of a written prescription given by a registered medical practitioner or registered optometrist.
- If you are under 70 years of age you certify that your prescription is less than two years old.
- If you are 70 or over, you got your prescription within the last 12 months.
- That the spectacles you are sending are made to the prescription above.
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Q: Can I use my contact lens prescription for ordering glasses?
A: While your contact lens and eyeglasses prescriptions may seem the same, they usually have differences. You must have your eyes tested and a prescription issued specifically for glasses. It must be less than 2 years old, or less than one year old if you are over 70 years of age. These time limits are recommended by joint committees of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, the Association of Optometrists and the Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians.
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Q: Do you supply Prescription Sunglasses?
A: Yes. Prescription Sunglasses come with a dark tint. We offer all the normal tints, Brown, Grey or Green all giving full UV Protection. We also supply Photosensitive Sun-Reactive Lenses and Transitions which are clear in normal lighting conditions and turn almost as dark as sunglasses in strong sunlight. They also have a 100% UV filter. You may wish to have polarised lenses which reduce glare by filtering the light going through them, thus reducing glare and reflection (great for sportsmen especially anglers).
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