How do I find my PD on my glasses prescription?

You usually can’t find your PD number written on your eyeglasses. The numbers on the inside of the temple arms of some frames show the measurements for the frame itself. Your PD number should be written on your eyeglass prescription in the PD section.

How do you measure frame PD?

The “frame PD” is the A box measurement plus the DBL measurement. This is equal to the distance from the center of the left lens opening to the center of the right lens opening, on a horizontal line.

Can I measure my PD Online?

The best option of measuring your PD is by using our free online tool. We recommend this way as it’s fast, easy, and accurate. All you need for our online tool is a smartphone or a webcam and a card with a magnetic strip.

What if my PD is not on my prescription?

The doctor during your exam does not take your PD at anytime during your exam, as that is left to the optician who is going to make your eyewear. Having an inaccurate PD will not harm you, but may make your vision uncomfortable, strained and in the worse case scenario, cause double vision.

Why is pupillary distance Not on my prescription?

Some offices will put the PD measured by some of the instrumentation during your exam on the prescription and others will have the optician take that measurement for you. The doctor during your exam does not take your PD at anytime during your exam, as that is left to the optician who is going to make your eyewear.

Do eyeglass prescriptions include pupillary distance?

Your PD number will be in the ‘PD’ or ‘pupillary distance’ section of your eyeglass prescription. This is often separate from the ‘grid’ section of your prescription – where the doctor writes out the main prescription information.

Can I measure my PD with my phone?

PD Meter App by GlassifyMe GlassifyMe’s PD Meter App is available for both iOS and Android. All you need is a standard card with a magnetic strip (gift card, rewards cart, or points card) and you can measure your PD using the app in a few quick steps without the need of a ruler.

Is Online PD measurement accurate?

The mobile app uses image processing to find the center of both eyes and the calibration marks on the frames, determining the PD to an accuracy of +/-1mm. The PD number is computed and stored securely in the cloud and accessible via the mobile app or in the consumer’s personal dashboard online at eyeque.com.Jan 7, 2019

Can I measure PD at home?

MEASURING YOUR OWN PD Close your right eye and align the ruler’s zero to the center of your left pupil. While looking straight, close your left eye and open your right eye. Read the mm line that lines up with the center of your right pupil. This number is your PD.

Is there an app to measure my PD?

EyeMeasure enables you to measure your Pupillary Distance (eye to eye) & now Segment Height instantly at near and far distances. No mirrors, credit cards, tape measures or objects needed. It’s accurate to up to 0.5mm for the perfect prescription glasses. Please note: iPhone X or newer is required for this app.

How do you measure your PD at home?

Look straight ahead into the mirror and position the ruler over the bridge of your nose. Starting with the right eye, line up the zero end of the ruler at your pupil; measure the distance from your right to your left pupil. The millimeter number that lines up with your left pupil is the measurement you want.