For Distance rectification, there should invariably be a worth underneath Sphere and customarily it is negative. Its abbreviation is ‘D.V.’ which stands for Distance Vision.

For Reading-only rectification, there should invariably be a worth underneath sphere and customarily it is positive. If there is a worth underneath Near Vision (N.V., N.V.O.) then enter the power within the BOTTOM [*fr1] of the form and leave the ADD power blank or (“0.00″).

For astigmatism rectification, please note that that Cylinder (CYL) and Axis are invariably provided together. For any worth of Cylinder there should invariably be a worth for Axis. Some doctors use positive (+) cylinder and some uses negative (-), there is a huge distinction between the 2 thus please pay shut attention to the positive and negative signs. If you don’t have astigmatism rectification, doctors might simply leave it blank or merely SPH or DS which means Sphere or Diopter Sphere. Axis should be from one-one hundred eighty degrees, if you see a worth like ‘five’ underneath axis, this can be additionally the same as ’005′ or ‘five degrees’. It should invariably be an entire range and there should be no decimal purpose on the axis.

For Bifocals and Progressive lenses, please check along with your eye doctor whether the Addition is for Bifocals or Progressive. As a rule, compared to the Bifocal Addition, the Addition of the Progressive is higher by 0.25, thus please verify. An indication to know if your prescription is for Progressive may be a PAL note written on the prescription; only one ADD means the addition for the Left and Right eyes are the same. Please be suggested that we have a tendency to method no less than +1.00 and most of +3.00 for Addition powers.