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Prescriptions for glasses have two main components: shape and power.
The shape of a lens determines the type of correction.
The power of a lens determines the amount of correction. It is specified in dioptres. The higher the number of dioptres, the more vision correction the lens provides.
Current as of: June 5, 2023
Author: Healthwise StaffClinical Review BoardAll Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review BoardAll Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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