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I just had an eye exam and they said i have a -25 sph vision . what does that mean ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Eye exam -25 sph? : It means u need to ask your eye doctor as always risky to rely on abbreviations and short hand in the medical field.

Answered 2/4/2021

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