Just had an eye examination done?

The most important abbreviated terms SPH and CYL? Basically in short stands for sphere and cylinder respectively.

The numerics stated in sphere are your  prescribed power measured in diopters (D). The positive (+) and negative (-) symbols in front signifies farsightedness (hyperopia) and nearsightedness (myopia). If no symbol stated, it denotes positive (+).

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Next, cylinder is the prescribed power in diopters (D) as well. However, this indicates astigmatism. If nothing stated, it basically means you either do not have astigmatism in that particular eye or was not prescribed.

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Axis usually appears next to CYL, if it appears no cylinder, axis would too be left blank. Every cylinder comes with an axis differentiated with 'x'. Axis is a meridian rotated at a certain angle measured in degrees. 

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If you are aged 40 and above, you are likely to have ADD. ADD in long - Addition. Addition is a prescription to correct presbyopia, intergrated at the lower portion of a lens. Addition is always in positive (+) usually ranging from +0.75D to +3.00D.

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Lastly in case you are wondering, all dioptric (D) power are all in 0.25 steps.

Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that are discarded at the end of each day without any cleaning needed.. READ MORE

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Laboratory studies have shown that too much exposure to a specific spectrum of blue light can damage light-sensitive cells in the retina. This causes changes that resemble those of macular degeneration, which can lead to permanent vision loss. Blue light filter spectacles have proven to reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration.

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It increases focus and reduces digital eye strain from digital devices that uses LED.

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Too young or old for contact lenses? Nonsense! Did you know infants are occationally fitted with soft contact lenses too?

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Contact lenses can get lost behind the eyes. Nonsense! A thin membrane called the conjunctiva covers the eye connected to your eyelids making it impossible for lenses to get behind your eyeballs!

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Contact lenses is too much trouble to take care of. Nonsense! All you need is a single-bottle-lens-care system!

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Contact lens can cause eye problems. Yes & no. Contact lenses would never cause eye problems under the supervision care or compliance of your optometrist or ophthalmologist.

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I can't get them in my eyes!

Nonsense! It may seem difficult in your first 15 tries, but your Optometrist will make sure you learn how to apply and remove your contact lenses as well as your lens care system. Most people would adapt to handling faster than expected (even without a mirror!). So start counting up to 15!

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Contact lenses are expensive to buy and to maintain. Nah! You'd be surprise that pair contact lens today can cost cheaper than a pair of spectacles. As little as a couple cents a day!

You can fix your vision while you sleep. Orthokeratology lenses reshapes your corneas overnight so you don't need corrective lenses when you are awake. When you remove them in the morning, you can see just as clearly as you would with prescription lenses.. READ MORE

The term "multifocal" - commonly used by Malaysians to depict Progressives. Progressive lenses are line-free multifocals that have a seamless progression of added magnifying power for intermediate and near vision. Without the annoying lines those of bifocals and trifocals. Looks just like a single vision. Apart from cosmetic outlook, it gives users the convenience-sake of having to see all distances at a glance without having to switch between spectacles. I would personally highly recommend, as it is the best all-rounder! However, it comes with a draw back of having comparatively narrow near and intermediate vision field of view. Having said, best described as 'jack of all trades, but masters of non'.