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Topic: Understanding Your Prescription

Progressive

Progressive

Progressive lenses are a type of multifocal lens that provide a gradual transition between different prescription strengths without visible lines in t
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Reading Glasses

Reading Glasses

Reading glasses are designed to make close-up activities such as reading, sewing or using a smartphone more comfortable. They provide additional magni
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Multifocal

Multifocal

Multifocal lenses allow you to see clearly at multiple distances using a single pair of glasses. They provide a smooth transition between distance, in
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Sphere

Sphere

The Sphere (SPH) value indicates the strength of the lens needed to correct your vision. A negative (-) number means you're short-sighted (myopic), wh
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Cylinder

Cylinder

The Cylinder (CYL) measurement indicates the amount of astigmatism present in your eye. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens has an irregular sh
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Axis

Axis

The Axis measurement works together with the Cylinder value to correct astigmatism. It describes the orientation of the irregular curve in your eye an
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ADD

ADD

The ADD value refers to the additional lens power needed for reading or other close-up tasks. It is commonly included in prescriptions for people with
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Prism

Prism

Prism is a specialised prescription used to help correct eye alignment problems. It can reduce symptoms such as double vision and improve the way your
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PD

PD

Your Pupillary Distance (PD) is the distance between the centres of your pupils. This measurement helps ensure your lenses are positioned correctly wi
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Short-Sighted

Short-Sighted

Short-sightedness, also known as myopia, means you can see nearby objects clearly while distant objects appear blurred. It often develops during child
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