Ordering of ophthalmic lens

1. OPTOM FASLU MUHAMMED

2. Ordering of ophthalmic lens
Use a separate form for each order.
Do not include unnecessary data or information on
any forms if such data are not necessary or
applicable to the order.

3. Lens Information
When written on a blank prescription pad, such a
prescription would be written with the left lens
value directly below that of the right lens.
OD: −3.00 D sph
OS: −2.75 −1.50 × 175

4. Always use at least three figures for the sphere
and cylinder components.
If the dioptric unit is less than 1.00 D, use a
prefatory zero before the decimal point, as for
example, +0.75 D.
Carry figures two places after the decimal point,
as for example, +2.00 D (not +2 D) or −1.50 D (not
−1.5 D).

5. State the axis as x, but do not put a degree sign
after the numbers representing the cylinder axis
because it may be mistakenly read as an extra
zero.

6. Frame Information
Be sure to specify the style of temple desired if
more than one style is available.
Print the name of the frame and include the name
of the manufacturer.

7. Obtaining Lens Information for
Existing Spectacles
Take New Facial Measurements.
Retake the wearer’s PD.
If the lenses are either bifocal or trifocal lenses,
note where the segment line falls in reference to
the lower limbus.

9. (1) Some recommend that the wearer’s last name
be written here in all capital letters.
(2) List only if ordering special base curves.
Otherwise leave blank.
(3) List the MRP height only this. fitting cross
height is listed for progressive addition lenses.

10. (4) Do not give both binocular and monocular PD s.
Use either one or the other, but not both.
(5) You must indicate a lens material.
(6) Normally you do not specify a thickness for
the lens.
(7) Indicate multifocal type and seg size, or
progressive lens brand when appropriate.

11. (8) Indicate as specifically as possible what color
lens you want. Indicate the desired transmission
or shade.
lenses have no tint, write “clear” or
“white.”
(9) If slab-off is being ordered, indicate the prism
amount of the slab-off.

12. (10) The frame name & the manufacturer must be
listed.
(11) Color may be a number.
(12) Temple name : skull, cable, riding bow,
library.
(13) Indicate whether the frame is metal, plastic,
or rimless.

13. (14) Special Instructions” is for calling attention
to anything unusual about the prescription.
e.g.:- SRC,UV,ARC
(15) Signature of the person or the name of the
office that is ordering the prescription.