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What Do The Following Eye Test Reports Indicate?
Question: Good evening,
I had an eye exam and received the results. I intend to order a pair of spectacles online based on the results and was able to input almost all of the required info needed straight off of the report from the optometrist. I am however having some difficulty with the section labelled 'ADD' as the results do not show any value corresponding to the selection choices available.
Here is a breakdown of the results from the report:
SPHERE:- R = -0.25, L = -0.75
CYLINDER:- R = -2.00, L = -2.25
AXIS:- R = 110, L = 85
PRISM:- BLANK
VA:- R = 20/20-1, L = 20/20+1
ADD:- R = N5, L = N5
Any help regarding above information would be greatly appreciated.
One other thing. The choice of lenses had an option for progressive lenses. Not sure if I would fall in this category.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance.
I had an eye exam and received the results. I intend to order a pair of spectacles online based on the results and was able to input almost all of the required info needed straight off of the report from the optometrist. I am however having some difficulty with the section labelled 'ADD' as the results do not show any value corresponding to the selection choices available.
Here is a breakdown of the results from the report:
SPHERE:- R = -0.25, L = -0.75
CYLINDER:- R = -2.00, L = -2.25
AXIS:- R = 110, L = 85
PRISM:- BLANK
VA:- R = 20/20-1, L = 20/20+1
ADD:- R = N5, L = N5
Any help regarding above information would be greatly appreciated.
One other thing. The choice of lenses had an option for progressive lenses. Not sure if I would fall in this category.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance.
Brief Answer:
The asked information follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the the query. It expresses your inquisitive nature & wish to know each minute thing concerned about your health...I do appreciate it.
1) the Add section at the bottom of your Eye glass prescription denotes added magnifying power to bottom part of multi focal lenses... so as to a correct Presbyopia ( near vision.)
The number appearing , has + power & is same for both the eyes.
2) Progressive lenses are latest multi focal lenses without a line seen on glasses( bifocal or trifocals lenses-) this makes it easier to attain unobstructed vision in any desired field of vision. So the advantages are-
- it offers seamless progression of many lens powers for all viewing distances & avoids annoying problem of adjusting with the lines on the glass in multi focal lenses.
- The glasses of spectacles can thin & uniform & cosmetically nice looking.. making you look more young !
- It obviously avoids the unnecessary stress on eye .. that is exerted during adjustment done to avail different lenses for specific vision... thus helps better eye care.
So, you having multi focal lenses.. definitely fall in the category of progressive lens users.
I hope that answers your query. If you have any other query, please feel free to to ask. I would be happy to help.
Thanks
The asked information follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the the query. It expresses your inquisitive nature & wish to know each minute thing concerned about your health...I do appreciate it.
1) the Add section at the bottom of your Eye glass prescription denotes added magnifying power to bottom part of multi focal lenses... so as to a correct Presbyopia ( near vision.)
The number appearing , has + power & is same for both the eyes.
2) Progressive lenses are latest multi focal lenses without a line seen on glasses( bifocal or trifocals lenses-) this makes it easier to attain unobstructed vision in any desired field of vision. So the advantages are-
- it offers seamless progression of many lens powers for all viewing distances & avoids annoying problem of adjusting with the lines on the glass in multi focal lenses.
- The glasses of spectacles can thin & uniform & cosmetically nice looking.. making you look more young !
- It obviously avoids the unnecessary stress on eye .. that is exerted during adjustment done to avail different lenses for specific vision... thus helps better eye care.
So, you having multi focal lenses.. definitely fall in the category of progressive lens users.
I hope that answers your query. If you have any other query, please feel free to to ask. I would be happy to help.
Thanks
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