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On your prescription, the Spherical, Cylindrical, and Axis columns also contain values. The lens strengths are recorded in the spherical and cylindrical columns in diopters.

If you are like me, and try to read your eyeglass prescription you have no idea as to what it means. The following article, I will try to explain what everything means. First, when an ordinary eyeglass prescription is used to correct refractive errors in the optical system, which creates a blurred image. Then by correcting these errors, the lenses clear the blur image.

Abbreviations:

O.D. can mean Doctor of Optometry, however when it is on an eyeglass prescription it is the abbreviation for oculus dexter, which is Latin for right eye.

Oculus – eye.

O.S. the abbreviation for oculus sinister, which is Latin for left eye.

D.V. is the abbreviation for distant vision.

N.V. is the abbreviation for near vision.

D.V. and N.V. refer to the different corrections for the upper and lower portions of a bifocal lens.
If you have a single vision prescription, then the N.V. portion will be left blank or mark as N/A.

Diopters- A unit of prismatic deviation, being the deflection of 1cm at a distance of one meter.

On your prescription, the Spherical, Cylindrical, and Axis columns also contain values. The lens strengths are recorded in the spherical and cylindrical columns in diopters.  The axis column contains the direction of the cylinder axis written in degrees.  In the areas, for the Prism and Base, these are generally left blank. The Prism and Base are used to treat muscular imbalance in the eye or other conditions, which cause confuse in eye orientation.

Individuals with severe visual impairment, such as the blind, often wear dark glasses to hide their eyes.

Corrective lenses can be made with UV protection, or secondary clip-on dark lenses can be placed in front of the clear corrective lenses to protect the wearer’s eyes from the sun. Some corrective lenses slowly darken in bright light and lighten once the individual enters a building, or into a shaded area. These form of lenses are known as photo chromic, or transitional.

Individuals with severe visual impairment, such as the blind, often wear dark glasses to hide their eyes. Other individuals who are still sighted, but have severe visual impairment may also wear sunglasses to reduce glare.

Lenses are usually made from glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate. Glass lenses offer the best optical clarity, and scratch resistance, however, they are heavier than either acrylic, (plastic) or polycarbonate lenses and they can shatter or break on impact. Acrylic lenses are lightweight, and offer more resistance to shattering or breaking, however they are prone to scratching. Polycarbonate lenses weigh less than plastic lenses, are shatter-resistant and tend to resist scratches more.

The lens frames can be constructed from plastic, nylon, and a metal or metal alloy. Nylon frames are generally used in sports because of their lightweight and flexible. Metal frames are more rigid than nylon frames, however can be easily damaged when worn while participating in active sports. Because of this, many metal frames have spring-loaded hinges give them more flexibility and to help hold to the wearer’s face.

Eyeglasses can be extremely simple or very complex. Simple magnifying lenses for reading are often purchased OTC, over the counter, or off the shelf from drugstores, grocery stores, and discount stores. These simple lenses are used to compensate for mild hypermetropia or presbyopia. However, most individuals who wear glasses need a particular prescription, which is based upon degree of myopia or hypermetropia they suffer and if they also have astigmatism. Prescription lenses are specifically ground for each eye.

Unfortunately we all age, no one stays young forever. As we age, our ability to see clearly lessened. For many the need of multiple-focus lenses, bifocal or even trifocal is required to correct our vision. Traditional lined multifocal lenses have two or three distinct viewing areas with each area requiring a conscious effort on the wearer’s part to refocus. Traditional bifocals originally were two separate lenses, trifocals being three separate lines. Today we have lineless or progressive multifocal lenses, which give a smooth transition between the separate lenses. This smooth transition is usually unnoticeable by the wearer.

Computer glasses have a magnification to enhance the images on the monitor. Many computer glasses are also coated with Melanin tint that reduces the blue and violet light from computers and indoor fluorescent lighting, which can harm your eyes.

There is wide range of eyeglass holders on the market, from beautiful broaches to stylish designs, which hang around your neck.

If you need prescription or reading eyeglasses you probably have several eyeglass cases to store them, but what about an eyeglass holder? I use to take my glasses off and lay them down, then have to waste time, looking for where I placed them until I purchased an eyeglasses holder. Now, I have several ranging from a thin silken cord, to one I found in an antique shop made of small jet-black beads and hand knotted.

There is wide range of eyeglass holders on the market, from beautiful broaches to stylish designs, which hang around your neck. Eyeglass holders keep your glasses right at hand, particularly if you only need your glasses for reading and don’t wear them all the time.

Online you can find some beautiful examples of eyeglass holders, in a variety of styles and price ranges from a few dollars to several thousand dollars. Some eyeglass holders are made with precious metals such as gold, silver, or platinum while others are made with semiprecious beads, Swarovski crystals, or other beautiful material. Eyeglass holders make a great gift idea for you or to give to someone else. Online you can find some beautiful handmade examples of eyeglass holders, many of which have been regarded as collector’s pieces.

Online, you’ll be able to find styles and designs suitable for men or women, ranging from plain and simple, elegant or with an artsy flare. Many individuals purchase eyeglasses holders simply for practical reasons. There is no denying that these simple accessories often grow in intrinsic value.

Over time, individuals who already wear prescription glasses may discover the need for reading glasses.

It is recommended to have an eye exam every year. Over time, individuals who already wear prescription glasses may discover the need for reading glasses. In instances like this, bifocals may be the best choice. An optician can offer you possible solutions.

Quality, well-made reading glasses are well worth the investment. Some may think that a pair of ready-to-purchase reading glasses they purchase a drugstore is the only option they have when shopping for glasses. Before purchasing ready-made reading glasses from a drug or grocery stores, thoroughly inspect the glasses to avoid purchasing cheap frames or poor quality lenses. Numerous online retailers only sell quality, high end, reading glasses. Quality made glasses not only looks good, but they are the quality your eyes deserve.

After you have your the right readying glasses, you’ll be amazed at how well you can see. You’ll enjoy the experience of no longer having to strain and squint to see. Your headaches and eyestrain will simply vanish. However, a pair of badly made reading glasses can intensify your vision problems. Therefore, examine the glasses thoroughly by holding any potential glasses to the light and inspect them for any obvious distortions in the lens.