How to Interpret Eyeglasses Prescription: What the Numbers Mean for Your Vision
Your eyeglass prescription provides key information about your vision. A plus (+) shows farsightedness (hyperopia), while a minus (-) shows nearsightedness (myopia). Diopters measure lens strength for vision correction. Sphere (S) indicates overall power, and Cylinder (C) addresses astigmatism, which affects clarity. The cylinder measures astigmatism, which is an irregular shape of the eye. This … Read more