Prescription renewal

Renew Your Prescription

Need to reorder contacts or update your glasses? Check if your prescription is current and easily place your order online.

Is Your Prescription Current?

Eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions typically expire after 1-2 years depending on your state.

Prescription is Current

If your last exam was within the past year (contacts) or two years (glasses), you can proceed with your order.

Prescription Expired?

If it's been more than a year since your last exam, you'll need a new examination before we can fill your order.

Reorder Contact Lenses

Quickly reorder your contact lenses with your current prescription.

We'll verify your prescription and contact you with pricing and availability within 1 business day.

Understanding Your Prescription

Eyeglass Prescription Terms

OD (Oculus Dexter)Right eye measurements
OS (Oculus Sinister)Left eye measurements
Sphere (SPH)Lens power for nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (+)
Cylinder (CYL)Lens power for astigmatism correction
AxisAngle of astigmatism correction (1-180 degrees)
AddAdditional magnifying power for reading (progressives/bifocals)
PDPupillary distance - space between your pupils in mm

Contact Lens Prescription Terms

Base Curve (BC)Curvature of the lens to fit your eye (e.g., 8.4, 8.6)
Diameter (DIA)Size of the contact lens in millimeters
Power/SphereSame as eyeglass sphere - your correction
Brand NameSpecific contact lens brand prescribed for you

Important Note

Contact lens prescriptions are not interchangeable with eyeglass prescriptions. Each requires a specific examination and fitting.

Need a Copy of Your Prescription?

You have the right to a copy of your prescription. Here's how to get it:

Patient Portal

Log in to view and download your current prescription anytime.

Call Us

Call our office and we can email, fax, or mail your prescription.

Visit Us

Stop by our office to pick up a printed copy of your prescription.

Questions About Your Prescription?

Our team is happy to help you understand your prescription or assist with reorders.