Twice in recent months, Sibylle and I have discovered that prescriptions aren’t forever. Our oldest cat, Nekko, has diabetes and consequently gets insulin twice daily. The original prescription was labeled “99 refills,” which at roughly three months per fill, would last for more than 24 years.
Imagine my surprise to have a refill denied because it [...]
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Progressive Lenses
Posted in health on Jan 24th, 2008
At my eye exam yesterday I learned that my vision does in fact need some help. Moreover, I learned that my astigmatism has returned. Here’s my prescription:
Rx
Spherical
Cylindrical
Axis
OD
-0.50
-0.25
045
OS
+0.50
-0.75
010
The “OD” and “OS” indicate the eye. OD is an abbreviation for oculus dexter, which is Latin for right eye. OS is an abbreviation for [...]
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