Do opticians have to give you your PD?

You also need your prescription. Lots of optometrists will give you a copy of your prescription but not include your PD. That’s because they know that, armed with both, you can order your glasses online. And that hurts their bottom line.

Do I use Dist PD or near PD when ordering glasses?

Always enter your “Far PD” for distance vision eyeglasses and enter your “Near PD” for your reading glasses only. For most people, the difference between Far PD and Near PD is about 2-3mm.

What is the average PD for glasses?

The average PD measurements for women is 62mm and for men 64mm. Between 58 and 68 is quite normal though.

Is a PD of 75 normal?

The average adult PD range is between 54-74 mm. The average child PD range is between 43-58 mm.

Should I use single or dual PD?

Single PD (or binocular PD) is the measurement from pupil to pupil between each eye. Dual PD (or monocular PD) is the measurement from your nose bridge to each eye. Dual PD is believed to be the most accurate since many people may find their nose-to-pupil measurement is not equidistant on both sides.

Does pupillary distance have to be exact?

The pupillary distance measurement does not have to be 100% precise to be useful, as it can tolerate a fairly small error range. Average pupillary distance for an adult is between 54-68mm, with acceptable measurement deviations generally falling in between 48mm and 73mm.

What does PD 64 62 mean?

Understanding your Spectacle Prescription – PD 64/62. This means in your RE ( Right Eye), your vision with glasses is 6/6. Your left eye has no refractive error. The lower part shows PD – The distance between your two pupils, which is 64 mm, when looking at distance and 62 mm, when looking at near.

Why does my PD have two numbers?

The first number, which is always higher, is for distance, and the second number, which is always lower, is for near-vision reading only. Another example is if your numbers are 34.5/33.5, then it means your PD was taken one eye at a time.

Do I need dual PD for progressive lenses?

* Note that the average PD is between 57 and 65mm. For bifocal and free-form progressive lenses, two PD values are needed.

What does PD 60 57 mean?

· If you have two different numbers for PD, you have either been given both the Distance/Reading or. Right Eye/Left Eye: ex) • 62 ( total PD = right +left ) • 60/57 : distance/reading PD. • 30.5/29.5 : right /left PD (this can be 60 in total)

Will Costco measure PD for free?

I bought a pair of glasses at Phinney Optical and she gave my my pd when I asked for it. I went there after going to Northgate optical (the cheapest exam I could find) where they refused to give me the measurement. Costco will do it for free.