Can someone help me understand this prescription?

Discussion in 'Optometry Archives' started by Mike, Sep 9, 2003.

  1. Mike

    Mike Guest

    Hi,

    I've got a prescription here from a recent eye examination and wondered
    if someone here could help me understand it

    It goes like this:

    OD +1.25 sph
    6/9 OS +1.25 sph to 6/6


    PD 61(next two letters unclear) 1.50 M.A.R. design (unclear but
    that is what I think it is)

    Prox add +1.5 on (I think) PD 58 (next two letters unclear)

    Prox for VDU use and close reading only.

    I think I know what sph is - sphere - but I've not heard of PD, or
    M.A.R.

    I'd be very grateful if someone can enlighten me.
     
    Mike, Sep 9, 2003
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  2. Mike

    nipidoc Guest

    Is there any reason that you have not asked your doctor for this information?

    nipidoc
     
    nipidoc, Sep 10, 2003
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  3. Mike

    Otis Brown Guest

    Dear Mike,

    This is my understanding of your information:

    This says that your right eye has about 20/30 vision,
    and would pass the DMV requirement of 20/40 or better.

    A positive focal status in normal for the eye from
    age 5 to 25.

    OS +1.25 sph to 6/6

    Your left eye has 20/20, which is completely normal.
    You have "hyperopic reserve" of +1.25 diopters.
    Again this is completely normal.

    It is not clear what your naked eye vision is.

    Perhaps ths ODs on this site can clarify that
    point.

    I would be curious to know if you pass
    the DMV (driving) test without glasses.
    PD Pupilary Distance -- or the distance between your two eyes.
    For close work, he has given you a bifocal with a
    positive diopter of +1.5 diopters.

    Do you have trouble reading without glasses?

    I am not certain what "M.A.R." is either.
    I am certain the ODs on this site will help.

    Best,

    Otis
    Engineer
     
    Otis Brown, Sep 10, 2003
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  4. Mike

    Mike Guest

    That's an idea, I will see if I can find out.

    Many thanks,
     
    Mike, Sep 14, 2003
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