Identify the components of an eyeglass prescription.

Identification should include

  • sphere
  • cylinder
  • axis
  • add
  • prism amount
  • base direction
  • special instructions.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What does the term “balance” mean?
  • What are the meanings of the following abbreviations: OD, OS, OU?
  • What would an add-on prescription indicate?