Optical Prescription

[ImLostAgain]

I've decided to try an on-line optician using my specsavers prescription. The trouble is I don't understand which numbers they want.
I know what the 'Sph', 'Cyl' and 'Axis' mean but they are asking for only one set of numbers.
You see, there is room to put only one set of numbers in for each eye but my prescription has two sets of both for both eyes.
Granted the 'Cyl' and 'Axis' numbers are the same for the right eye and the same (different ones) for the left, but for both eyes I have two different ones for the 'Sph' category.
I know that these readings are for distance and near (because that is exactly what it says) but again, which one do they need?
Anybody been through this?

[gingejbee]

Sorry, can't help....but I forsee trouble ahead....

[sunny-dave]

For general purpose (driving etc) glasses - use the 'distance' figure

For reading glasses - use the 'near' figure

For bi-focals (or varifocals) they'll need both figures, but will ask for them later in the process.

[sunny-dave]

You'll also need your PD (pupillary distance) which is not usually given on the prescription - most sites will tell you how to measure it - or ask whoever dispensed your current glasses to give it to you (they shouldn't charge for this information)

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe you need to try a different on-line spectacles maker ?

[sunny-dave]

I've used two or three different online dispensers - all have been fine - I can give links to my favourites if you like.

[ImLostAgain]

I have tried two sites but they were just the same.
Yes please if you would sunny-dave.

[sunny-dave]

https://www.perfectglasses.co.uk/

https://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/

http://admin.glasses2you.co.uk/

Used all three - happy with all three.

[ImLostAgain]

Ok. Thanks for that. I'll have a look....no pun etc.

[EDDIE51]

I bought online glasses. I just took a photo of my prescription uploaded it to the computer and then sent a copy to the online optician. Easy and no way to make a mistake.

[sunny-dave]

Yes - I've done that for a friend with a complex prescription, Eddie

[bednobs]

or you can usually ring them