10.1.4

Correcting Defects of Vision

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Astigmatism Prescriptions

A prescription for astigmatism contains three terms: S, C and A.

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S

  • The 'spherical' part of the prescription in dioptres, ie the short or long sightedness correction.
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C

  • The degree of astigmatism, also measured in dioptres.
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A

  • The orientation of astigmatism from 0 to 180 degrees.
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Example prescriptions

  • E.g. -2.00 +1.50 × 180
  • E.g. +3.50 +3.00 × 45

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