What does OU mean? - Buy Cheap Glasses Online, Prescription Glasses Frames Expert

Naima Eyeglasses · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2010, 10:22 PM

I see a symbol or letters on my prescription. Under reading ADD it says +2.00 OU. What does OU mean?

Nyasia Eyeglasses · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2011, 04:26 AM

OU means for BOTH eyes.

Makena Eyeglasses · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 02:30 AM

OU stands for ocular utrique, which means both eyes have the same eye condition.

Karissa Eyeglasses · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naima Eyeglasses

I see a symbol or letters on my prescription. Under reading ADD it says +2.00 OU. What does OU mean?

OU means both eyes have the same eye condition or prescription.

5 Lastest Threads by Naima Eyeglasses
Thread	Forum	Last Poster	Replies	Views	Last Post
Does my child needs eye exam?	Prescription Lenses	Keely Eyeglasses	4	657	10-14-2010 10:39 PM
Am I color Blind?	Prescription Lenses	Maximo Eyeglasses	6	1095	10-14-2010 10:37 PM
What's the difference between an optometrist and...	Prescription Lenses	Nickolas Eyeglasses	3	733	10-14-2010 10:35 PM
Do I need to wear prescription glasses?	Prescription Lenses	Giancarlo Eyeglasses	5	615	10-14-2010 10:31 PM
What type of material is used for the lenses?	Prescription Lenses	Janae Eyeglasses	4	573	10-14-2010 10:24 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode