Can you get a refund on prescription glasses?

Some optical stores and online sellers guarantee your satisfaction with your eyeglasses — even if you simply don’t like them — by offering a refund or a store credit for the amount you paid for them. If so, you usually must return the glasses within a specified period of time (for example, within 30 days of purchase).

Is 5.25 A strong prescription?

Generally, the further away from zero (+ or -), the worse the eyesight. A number between +/-. 025 to +/-2.00 is considered mild, a number between +/-2.25 to +/- 5.00 is considered moderate, and a number greater than +/- 5.00 is considered severe. Eye prescriptions can change over time.

What does a large number mean on an eyeglass prescription?

A large number: Whether a + or -, a large number indicates a stronger prescription. OS and OD: On an eyeglasses prescription, OS stands for Oculus Sinister, which refers to the left eye. OD stands for Oculus Dexter and refers to the right eye.

How many people need corrective lenses?

Although roughly 3 out of every 4 people in America require corrective lenses, according to research from the Vision Council, many do not understand what their eye prescription means. In this article, we look at how to read an eye prescription and what the numbers mean.

Do you need a different prescription for each eye?

A person may require a different eye prescription for each eye. Identify a + sign: Positive numbers, such as +1.00, explain how strong a lens needs to be to correct for farsightedness. Farsightedness means a person can see distant things but nearby objects appear blurry.

What is my far point of clear vision with reading glasses?

A prescription of -5.75 D indicates that your far point of clear vision is 1/5.75 meters from your eye. This is about 17 cm. (about 7 inches). If you do not have surgical correction (eg. LASIK), you will always be able to see extremely close detail, even when others are getting reading glasses.