In an eyeglass prescription, ‘Add’ refers to the additional magnifying power required for near-vision correction. It is typically prescribed for individuals with presbyopia to assist with reading and close-up tasks.
The term ‘Add 2.25’ on an eye prescription refers to the additional lens power needed for near vision, commonly used in multifocal or bifocal lenses. It indicates a +2.25 diopter addition to the distance prescription to aid with presbyopia, a condition affecting close-up focusing.
15/20 vision is a measure of visual acuity that indicates the clarity or sharpness of vision relative to standard eyesight. It means that what a person with normal vision can see clearly at 20 feet, a person with 15/20 vision can see clearly at 15 feet.
In the context of contact lenses and optometry, ‘plano’ refers to a lens with no corrective power. A plano lens does not magnify or diminish an image, meaning it is functionally neutral in terms of vision correction.
The notation +4.5 is primarily used in sports betting to indicate a point spread advantage for an underdog. It is also utilized in optometry to denote lens prescription strength for hyperopia.
Pd 60/57 is a notation commonly used in eyeglass prescriptions to indicate the pupillary distance (PD) for distance vision (60 mm) and near vision (57 mm). This measurement ensures that lenses are aligned correctly with the wearer’s pupils for optimal visual clarity.
Plano on an eye prescription indicates a lens power of zero diopters, meaning no corrective power is required for that eye. It is commonly used for patients with normal vision or for the non‑dominant eye in certain contact lens prescriptions.
20/15 vision represents visual acuity that is sharper than the standard 20/20 baseline. It indicates an individual can see at 20 feet what a normal eye sees at 15 feet. This measurement is often associated with excellent distance vision clarity.
Plano is a term used on eye prescriptions to indicate zero refractive power for the sphere component, meaning no correction is needed for nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is typically written as PL or 0.00.
Parallax free generally refers to the absence of parallax error or effect in various contexts such as optics, photography, web design, or user interfaces. It indicates that an object or image remains aligned correctly relative to the observer’s viewpoint, avoiding distortion or displacement caused by changes in perspective.