I think Lemmy is so small that people hold grudges over the stupidest things and downvote on sight to feel better about themselves. Don’t mind those energy vampires. I could say puppies are great and still expect at least one downvote for no reason.
The zero in the left axis field does not have that leading line, nor do the two zeros in the dates. The other four zeros have such a line connected to the zero, but in two cases, it’s the horizontal crossbar from the 5, and in two cases, it’s a minus sign. Both horizontal strokes from left to right, leading into the top of the zero.
Spherical and cylindrical corrections would have an explicit sign, positive or negative. If they intended a positive correction, there would be a plus sign.
Three examples of zeroes without the leading marks, two examples where they dragged the crossbar of the 5 into the zero, and two unknowns. Why are you so confident that they aren’t negative signs?
134 indicates that this is a prescription for glasses and not lenses. Lenses are typically only available in increments of 10.
If that’s the case, you should get a new prescription specifically for lenses, because the spherical correction (-4.5) will also be different between glasses and lenses, because of the distance to the eye.
The correction is typically slightly lower than for glasses, but besides the corrections (sphere, cylinder and axis), lenses also have curve (BC) and diameter (DIA) to fit your eye.
If you have an old box of lenses you can usually find all the numbers printed on the side.
I only use lenses occasionally, so when I recently ordered lenses online using the info from an old box and correcting for the change in my glasses since I had the old lenses, I could sort of figure it out, but they are probably still off by 0.5 or so.
I think you’re better off seeing an optometrist than guessing.
Optometrist for a new prescription. Not for new glasses. Get your glasses through any of the various cheap online retailers Zenni, lensdirect, etc. Contacts are harder to find for cheap and most will ask for a more up to date prescription to fill.
I’m not aware of your laws, but isn’t it just self-certification? Like you tell them “I use glasses to have normal vision” and they reply “okay cool” and write corrective lenses on your license?
Sure, but typically you can only get contacts in specific strengths (increments of 10 as the other person said), while they can grind the glasses lenses to pretty much anything. So you usually get a different prescription for contacts.
Oh yeah I had the same issue last time I wanted just a prescription, couldn’t find a single optician that would just do an eye test without also getting glasses there.
Ended up finding one I really liked and just also got my glasses there in the end, didn’t really have another choice.
Please explain, why can people go to the Dollar Tree and purchase a positive prescription for super cheap, but people with a negative prescription get fucked in the ass?
Because quality doesn’t really matter if it’s glasses you’re wearing on and off to read things close to your eyes but if you read a lot you won’t buy cheap dollar tree glasses and if it’s to see at a distance you’ll wear the glasses at all times.
My vision is better than yours and I still wouldn’t do shit without my glasses.
I would highly encourage a new eye exam. No need to get glasses or order anything from your optometrist but an eye exam.
It sounds like none of the above give you that nice crisp 20/20. I find every like 2 or 3 years my eyes change a bit and that slight change in prescription sometimes makes a significant difference before and after new vs old glasses.
I don’t know everyone’s eyes, but I know my own eyes. I’ve lived with them all of my life. And I know how to compare the results on my own with a pinhole occluder. Look it up.
My older prescription is better than this Walmart shit I’m wearing.
I can see you’re frustrated with the handwriting on this prescription, and with them telling you you need a new eye exam. I don’t know that folks here can help any more than they have - I’ve had the same experience where Zenni or Warby Parker wouldn’t let me order new glasses without a more recent prescription.
Seems like the best way to move forward is to get a new exam, and right after verify that you can read what the prescription says. If your eyes are temporarily out of whack afterwards you could bring an acquaintance to read it, or even ask the closest stranger to verify.
-4.25 0.25 134
-4.50 0.50 70
This prescription is 3 years out of date, if you’re ordering new glasses you should just get a new eye exam
How are his zeroes so inconsistent.
Fucker should go back to elementary school or buy a fucking computer.
Nobody should have tried to write cursive numbers. That’s just a recipe for disaster
I don’t know who downvoted you, but have an upvote.
Thank you for understanding. 👍
There’s a bitter bastard in every thread. 🤷♂️
And I thank you for not being one of them. 👍
I’m still staring at exactly what I posted over an hour ago, and I’m still half scratching my head…
I think Lemmy is so small that people hold grudges over the stupidest things and downvote on sight to feel better about themselves. Don’t mind those energy vampires. I could say puppies are great and still expect at least one downvote for no reason.
Your comment has brought me a little but much needed positive energy today. Thank you for that. 👍
Those aren’t cursive. You missed the minus sign on the cylinder corrections.
i disagree. I’ve seen many examples of the zero with the leading line into it, it’s a weird cursive habit.
The zero in the left axis field does not have that leading line, nor do the two zeros in the dates. The other four zeros have such a line connected to the zero, but in two cases, it’s the horizontal crossbar from the 5, and in two cases, it’s a minus sign. Both horizontal strokes from left to right, leading into the top of the zero.
Spherical and cylindrical corrections would have an explicit sign, positive or negative. If they intended a positive correction, there would be a plus sign.
Those are definitely minus signs.
I’m glad your so confident.
Three examples of zeroes without the leading marks, two examples where they dragged the crossbar of the 5 into the zero, and two unknowns. Why are you so confident that they aren’t negative signs?
My experiences differ, but it’s ok for us to have different interpretations
They are consistent. Parent comment missed the negative signs in front of the cylinder corrections.
Thank you for looking and trying your best. I’m still confused though.
Last they told me was my left eye was -4.5, and my right eye was -4.25, both with a 15⁰ astigmatism.
But what’s up with that 134? Do you really think that’s meant to read 134?
I dunno, serious legit questions, regarding the handwriting, not asking any medical opinion, just handwriting…
134 indicates that this is a prescription for glasses and not lenses. Lenses are typically only available in increments of 10.
If that’s the case, you should get a new prescription specifically for lenses, because the spherical correction (-4.5) will also be different between glasses and lenses, because of the distance to the eye.
What’s the difference between glasses and lenses?
I need to understand this before Labor Day, I have to renew my driver’s license, and that’s a restriction on my license.
Class R - Regular Operator’s License
Restrictions 1 - Corrective Lenses
The correction is typically slightly lower than for glasses, but besides the corrections (sphere, cylinder and axis), lenses also have curve (BC) and diameter (DIA) to fit your eye.
If you have an old box of lenses you can usually find all the numbers printed on the side.
I only use lenses occasionally, so when I recently ordered lenses online using the info from an old box and correcting for the change in my glasses since I had the old lenses, I could sort of figure it out, but they are probably still off by 0.5 or so.
I think you’re better off seeing an optometrist than guessing.
I think I’m better at asking my neighbor for his old glasses which I can see crystal clear through than trying to piss $300 through a $30 bladder.
Optometrist for a new prescription. Not for new glasses. Get your glasses through any of the various cheap online retailers Zenni, lensdirect, etc. Contacts are harder to find for cheap and most will ask for a more up to date prescription to fill.
Costco does exams for $60.
My preferred optometrist has a 3 month waiting list. And the nearest Costco is 42 miles away from me.
I’m not aware of your laws, but isn’t it just self-certification? Like you tell them “I use glasses to have normal vision” and they reply “okay cool” and write corrective lenses on your license?
Um, the Department of Motor Vehicles does a crude eye exam too ya know…
They gotta make sure drivers can read the road signs, which I cannot without corrective glasses or contacts.
An your current glasses are so insanely scratched that you can’t pass said test?
Some people look me in the face and express concern that I might not see well through the scratches. And they’re not wrong.
What is wrong though, is people insisting that I get a new eye exam, as if they’re my opthalmologist or something…
My current prescription is fine, although technically outdated. All I need is new lenses that aren’t scratched to hell and back.
And all I asked was how to actually read the chicken scratch on the prescription…
I think they mean glasses lenses vs contact lenses.
They’re the same under the law.
Sure, but typically you can only get contacts in specific strengths (increments of 10 as the other person said), while they can grind the glasses lenses to pretty much anything. So you usually get a different prescription for contacts.
Well, my last opthalmologist (before COVID lockdown and Walmart as the only fallback) gave me the best prescription I ever had, but it’s now outdated.
I’d like to go back to my old opthalmologist, but he’s now quoting me over $300 for a new prescription and pair of glasses…
See if he’ll do the Rx for $75ish
Glasses are the high margin item here.
Oh yeah I had the same issue last time I wanted just a prescription, couldn’t find a single optician that would just do an eye test without also getting glasses there.
Ended up finding one I really liked and just also got my glasses there in the end, didn’t really have another choice.
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It was written as 134. I don’t know if that’s what they intended.
Looks like 13y and fo to me.
At least I think I can read the rest of it, I guess…
But am I supposed to guess on bullshit like this to order glasses online?
You can call the office and ask them to read you the last prescription to confirm it.
You can take your glasses to a lens store and they can read the values your glasses use.
They can’t do that anymore with my latest glasses, because the ‘protective’ layer is rotting off.
They won’t get any valid measurements unless they go to my prior prescription from like 6 years ago.
Which is illegal for them.
Get a new prescription, fucking hell…
Please explain, why can people go to the Dollar Tree and purchase a positive prescription for super cheap, but people with a negative prescription get fucked in the ass?
Because quality doesn’t really matter if it’s glasses you’re wearing on and off to read things close to your eyes but if you read a lot you won’t buy cheap dollar tree glasses and if it’s to see at a distance you’ll wear the glasses at all times.
My vision is better than yours and I still wouldn’t do shit without my glasses.
I have an old lens from over 6 years ago from broken glasses that works better than my newer old glasses from 3 years ago.
Pretty sure I know my own eyes and the lenses I have available. The best lens I have right now is a prescription monocle I keep in my wallet.
I would highly encourage a new eye exam. No need to get glasses or order anything from your optometrist but an eye exam.
It sounds like none of the above give you that nice crisp 20/20. I find every like 2 or 3 years my eyes change a bit and that slight change in prescription sometimes makes a significant difference before and after new vs old glasses.
My old backup lens gives me 20/15 vision, considered better than perfect.
I think I’ll stick with what I know thank you.
Yeah buddy, you know eyes better than optometrists
I don’t know everyone’s eyes, but I know my own eyes. I’ve lived with them all of my life. And I know how to compare the results on my own with a pinhole occluder. Look it up.
My older prescription is better than this Walmart shit I’m wearing.
Just saying. New RX > 2 old RX
I never asked any one of you for any medical advice or opinions. All I asked is how to read this doctor’s handwriting shit in the first place.
People have been telling me for years to just order glasses online, just type in the numbers from the exam.
Well how the fuck am I supposed to do that when I can’t read doctor’s jibberish…?
Sorry I asked a question about obscure handwriting. I wasn’t asking any medical question.
If I would have known how to read this chicken shit handwriting years ago, I would have ordered new glasses before the prescription expired.
I can see you’re frustrated with the handwriting on this prescription, and with them telling you you need a new eye exam. I don’t know that folks here can help any more than they have - I’ve had the same experience where Zenni or Warby Parker wouldn’t let me order new glasses without a more recent prescription.
Seems like the best way to move forward is to get a new exam, and right after verify that you can read what the prescription says. If your eyes are temporarily out of whack afterwards you could bring an acquaintance to read it, or even ask the closest stranger to verify.