The abbreviations, numbers, and plus (+) or minus (-) signs on your eye prescription have different meanings depending on how well you see. They can also change as you age. Here’s what they mean. The ...

Caring for your eyes and vision are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Vision screening is a simple test of your vision that can detect problems early. An eye exam is a detailed check of your ...

Positive numbers on an eye prescription indicate they are correcting farsightedness, while negative numbers correct shortsightedness. A larger number suggests a stronger prescription. Although roughly ...