I recently had an eye exam, my prescription is as follows:
OD -2.50, cyl -2.00, axis 107
OS -4.00, cyl -1.25, axis 081
* Then under "ADD" it says +0.75 *
I placed an order with an online optician, and they responded by asking me if I want glasses for distance, intermediate, or near vision. I want them for general all-purpose use.
My question is, can I have everything in the same lenses? I want to be able to see things far away AND read things that are right in front of me--why do I have to specify? Is this what "multi-focal" lenses are about? I've never had to choose before. And multi-focal lenses are hella expensive. Aside from that, I don't like the idea of looking through a different part of the same lens depending on what I want to see. Not sure if maybe I should get two pair, one for all-purpose and one for reading?
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