prescription

[sarah43]

Could you tell us whatt my prescriptiom means


     Sph     Cycl     Axis
R   0.00      -0.50     115.0
L   +0.50     -0.75      5.0

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

probably close to 20/20 I would guess without I would guess because as I said your prescription is very low.  Yes a small amount of astigmatism could cause you to squint a little.

[fluffyslipper]

A related discussion, what does my eye prescription mean? was started.

[sarah43]

Does the axis reading have anything to do with having a squint? Would you say vision is 20/20 in both eyes? Sorry know should have asked at the optitions but just curious.  Thanks

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

The axis is the direction of the astigmatism.  Astigmatism is imperfect curvature of the cornea - Majority of people have at least a tiny amount, but some have significant amount.  Your have a very small amount.  Your vision should be pretty good without glasses. Probably almost 20/20  I am a little surprised at the differnce in axis between the eyes,usually a little closer.

[sarah43]

what does astigmatism mean? and Axis as one eye is 115.0 other is 5.0

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

You should be able to see very well without glasses at distance,  You have very minimal prescription and just a very small amount of astigmatism.

MJK MD