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What do the negative and positve numbers on eye prescription mean?
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Lens power: These numbers describe the refractive power (strength) of the lens. Negative numbers represent a diverging lens which helps near-sighted people. Positive numbers represent a converging lens which helps far-sighted people.
Answered 9/14/2019
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