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What would my eye presciption be over 20? ( what numbers over 20 would i be? ) my presciption is "-200-150x165" and "-100-175x15" for each eye. i am not sure how to read this presciption. thank you?
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Your optician will know how to translate it into eye glasses or contact lenses.
Answered 12/14/2022
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The numbers you gave are a recipe for glasses, and there is no way to translate it into a visual acuity of 20/?.
Answered 12/30/2022
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