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How to read your glasses prescription

How to enter your glasses prescription

OD is an abbreviation for the Latin term oculus dexter which means right eye. Notice that the right eye information is asked for first even though we typically read from left to right.

OS is an abbreviation of the Latin oculus sinister which means left eye. That will be referenced on the far right column of the prescription.

SPH is short for sphere. The sphere of your prescription indicates the power on the lenses that is needed to see clearly. A plus (+) symbol indicates the eyeglass wearer is farsighted. A minus (-) symbol indicates that the eyeglass wearer is nearsighted.

CYL is short for cylinder. The cylinder indicates the lens power necessary to correct astigmatism. If the column has no value (is blank), it indicates that the eyeglass wearer does not have astigmatism. If this is the case on your prescription, you can leave it blank when entering it in.

AXIS is a prescription will include an axis value for those with astigmatism. This number represents the angle of the lens that shouldn't feature a cylinder power to help correct your astigmatism.

ADD is short for "additional correction." This is where details about bifocals, multifocal lenses or progressive lenses would appear.

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How to read your contacts prescription

How to enter your contacts prescription

OD is an abbreviation for the Latin term oculus dexter which means right eye. Notice that the right eye information is asked for first even though we typically read from left to right.

OS is an abbreviation of the Latin oculus sinister which means left eye. That will be referenced on the far right column of the prescription.

B.C. is short for base curve measurement indicates the back curvature of your contact lens, in millimetres. This is important for comfort, as the BC of your contact lenses should match your eye's natural curve as closely as possible to ensure a better fit when you are wearing your contact lenses.

DIA is short for "diameter," or the distance from one edge of the contact lens to the other. This is measured in millimeters.

SPH is short for sphere. The sphere of your prescription indicates the power on the lenses that is needed to see clearly. A plus (+) symbol indicates the eyeglass wearer is farsighted. A minus (-) symbol indicates that the eyeglass wearer is nearsighted.

CYL is short for cylinder. The cylinder indicates the lens power necessary to correct astigmatism. If the column has no value (is blank), it indicates that the eyeglass wearer does not have astigmatism. If this is the case on your prescription, you can leave it blank when entering it in.

AXIS is a prescription will include an axis value for those with astigmatism. This number represents the angle of the lens that shouldn't feature a cylinder power to help correct your astigmatism.

ADD is short for "additional correction." This is where details about bifocals, multifocal lenses or progressive lenses would appear.

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Measurements
If you already have a pair of glasses, you can compare the measurements to your current frame. Just look inside your temple to find your frame measurements. The overall frame size is a combination of lens and bridge's width measurements.
Lens Width Bridge Width Temple Length
XS < 42 mm < 16 mm <=128 mm
S 42 mm - 48 mm 16 mm - 17 mm 128 mm - 134 mm
M 49 mm - 52 mm 18 mm - 19 mm 135 mm - 141 mm
L >52 mm >19 mm >= 141 mm
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Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
$47.60
$68.00
52
Dailies Total 1 (90 Pack)
$89.60
$128.00
18
Acuvue Oasys 1-Day 90 Pack with HydraLuxe
$81.90
$117.00
31
Acuvue Oasys 12 Pack
$65.80
$94.00
36
Biofinity Toric
$49.70
$71.00
32
Precision 1 (90 Pack)
$59.50
$85.00
17
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1-Day Acuvue Moist 90 Pack
$70.00
$100.00
29
Air Optix Colors 2 Pack
$32.90
$47.00
16
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde
$48.30
$69.00
46
Biofinity
$41.30
$59.00
27
Acuvue Oasys 1-Day for Astigmatism 90 pack with HydraLuxe
$93.10
$133.00
6
Biotrue ONEday 90 Pack
$58.80
$84.00
19
Acuvue Vita
$59.50
$85.00
10
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism
$62.30
$89.00
3
Precision 1 for Astigmatism (90 Pack)
$79.80
$114.00
11
Air Optix Colors
$90.30
$129.00
21
Air Optix Night and Day Aqua
$83.30
$119.00
13
Total30 6 pack
$52.50
$75.00
4
Biofinity Multifocal
$65.80
$94.00
19
Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day 90 Pack
$95.90
$137.00
Clariti 1 Day 90 Pack
$54.60
$78.00
10
Dailies AquaComfort Plus 90 Pack
$61.60
$88.00
40
Dailies Total 1 Multifocal (90 Pack)
$107.80
$154.00
13
Biofinity XR Toric
$109.90
$157.00
2
1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism 90 pack
$83.30
$119.00
12
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Astigmatism
$59.50
$85.00
6
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Multifocal
$84.00
$120.00
19
Acuvue 2
$37.10
$53.00
3
Acuvue Oasys Multifocal
$44.80
$64.00
3
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
$50.40
$72.00
13
Acuvue Oasys 24 Pack
$132.30
$189.00
13
Acuvue Oasys 1-Day for Astigmatism 30 pack with HydraLuxe
$46.20
$66.00
13
Biotrue ONEday 30 Pack
$19.60
$28.00
3
Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day Multifocal 90 Pack
$132.30
$189.00
1
Total30 for Astigmatism
$56.70
$81.00
1
MyDay Daily Disposable 90 Pack
$70.70
$101.00
8
Acuvue Vita for Astigmatism
$61.60
$88.00
1
Biotrue ONEday for Astigmatism (90 pack)
$68.60
$98.00
1
Total30 Multifocal
$61.59
$87.99
1
1-Day Acuvue Moist 30 pack
$34.30
$49.00
10
Dailies Total 1 (30 Pack)
$33.60
$48.00
5
Precision 1 (30 Pack)
$23.10
$33.00
2
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Presbyopia
$67.90
$97.00
4
Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day 30 Pack
$42.00
$60.00
1
Dailies AquaComfort Plus 30 Pack
$20.30
$29.00
6
Biofinity Energys
$46.90
$67.00
1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal 90 Pack
$91.70
$131.00
8
Dailies COLORS 30 Pack
$41.30
$59.00
6
1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism 30 pack
$46.20
$66.00
3
Precision 1 for Astigmatism (30 Pack)
$39.20
$56.00
1
Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric 90 Pack
$78.40
$112.00
1
Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism (90 Pack)
$130.20
$186.00
1
Biofinity (Same as Sofmed Breathables XW)
$41.30
$59.00
3
Biofinity Toric Multifocal
$132.30
$189.00
3
1-Day Acuvue Define 30 pack
$42.00
$60.00
2
Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal 90 Pack
$86.10
$123.00
2
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism
$109.20
$156.00
3
Focus Night and Day
$83.30
$119.00
1
MyDay Toric 90 pack
$114.10
$163.00
2
Clariti 1 Day Toric 90 Pack
$96.60
$138.00
1
SofLens Daily Disposable 90 Pack
$40.60
$58.00
11
Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia (90 pack)
$72.80
$104.00
2
Impressions Colors 6 pack
$53.90
$77.00
Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day Multifocal 30 Pack
$66.50
$95.00
2
Proclear 1-Day 90 Pack
$65.10
$93.00
10
SofLens 38
$26.60
$38.00
1
Biofinity Toric (Same as Sofmed Breathables XW Toric)
$49.70
$71.00
Biotrue ONEday for Astigmatism (30 pack)
$33.60
$48.00
Dailies COLORS 90 Pack
$85.40
$122.00
Avaira Vitality
$39.90
$57.00
Dailies Total 1 Multifocal (30 Pack)
$46.90
$67.00
6
Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric 30 Pack
$41.30
$59.00
Avaira Vitality Toric
$44.80
$64.00
2
1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal 30 Pack
$60.20
$86.00
1
Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism (30 Pack)
$56.00
$80.00
Biofinity Toric (Same as AquaClear Toric)
$49.70
$71.00
2
Biofinity XR
$53.90
$77.00
Biofinity (Same as Aquatech Plus Premium)
$41.30
$59.00
MyDay (Same as Kirkland Signature Premium Daily Disposable)
$70.70
$101.00
2
Biofinity (Same as AquaClear)
$41.30
$59.00
2
MyDay (Same as LensCrafters 1-Day Premium)
$70.70
$101.00
1
Purevision Multi-focal
$63.70
$91.00
2
Clariti 1 Day Multifocal 30 Pack
$46.90
$67.00
2
Clariti 1 Day Toric 30 Pack
$44.10
$63.00
Purevision 2 HD
$48.30
$69.00
2
Biofinity Toric (Same as AquaTech Plus Premium Toric)
$49.70
$71.00
1
Proclear 1-Day Multifocal 90 Pack
$111.30
$159.00
1
KITS Daily Silicone Hydrogel 30 Pack
$19.60
$28.00
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Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia
$43.40
$62.00
Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal 30 Pack
$42.70
$61.00
2
Purevision 2 Multi-focal (For Presbyopia)
$90.30
$129.00
2
Purevision
$98.00
$140.00
Biomedics 55 Premier
$50.40
$72.00
Biofinity 6 Pack (Same as Easyvision Opteyes)
$41.30
$59.00
Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia (30 pack)
$35.00
$50.00
SofLens Multi-focal
$74.90
$107.00
3
Purevision 2 For Astigmatism HD
$70.70
$101.00
1
KITS Daily Silicone Hydrogel 90 Pack
$56.00
$80.00
127
Miru 1 Day 30 Pack
$35.00
$50.00
Miru 1 Day 90 Pack
$84.00
$120.00
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