Prescription Glasses
Prescription glasses purchase could be done in a several ways:
- you can choose prescription eyeglasses frames and lenses in one of the special optical shop
- you can order prescription glasses or other discount prescription eyewear online
Each way of prescription glasses buying has it's own advantages.
Buying discount eyeglasses frames could be considered a real chore.
Usually you need to try subsequent pair of prescription eyeglasses frames before purchasing prescription glasses.
Buying prescription glasses online could be much more easy and enjoyable.
But before you decide to purchase eyewear you need to get an eyeglass prescription.
Eyeglass Prescription to Buy Prescription Glasses
An eyeglass prescription is an order written by optometrist or
ophthalmologist after the eye test.
Eyeglass prescription specifies the value of all parameters necessary to construct corrective lenses appropriate for a patient.
Prescription eyeglasses frames and lenses are assembled according to the eyeglass prescription
to correct blurred vision due to myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Eyeglass Prescription Abbreviation
Eyeglass prescriptions contain a number of different abbreviations and terms including:
- DV - distance vision - primarily to improve far vision; top segment in a bifocal lens
- NV - near vision - to improve near work, or the reading portion of a bifocal lens
- OD - oculus dexter, Latin for right eye
- OS - oculus sinister, Latin for left eye
- OU - oculi uterque, Latin for both eyes
- Spherical and cylindrical columns contain lens powers in diopters
- PD is the distance between pupils (Pupillary Distance),
usually given in millimeters
Prescription Glasses Online
Lots of people have begun to purchase their prescription eyeglasses frames, discount prescription eyewear and lenses online.
There are lots of frames and practically every prescription available online including designer eyeglasses.
Buying prescription glasses online is cheaper and saves you a lot of energy.
To try on prescription eyeglasses frames when you’re purchasing online you need:
- Upload your photo to DIY website
- Try on different frames digitally
- Order eyeglasses using your eyeglass prescription
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Prescription Glasses: Purchase, Prescription Abbreviation, Order Online
Prescription glasses, discount prescription eyewear purchase could be done in several ways: optical shops or online.