PD (Pupillary Distance) - distance between centers of your pupils
How do I read my PD measurement on my prescription?
PD can be written on your prescription in a couple different ways.
Below is a chart with some of the most common ways PD is written.

Measuring your own PD is much easier done than it sounds.

Iramar Vision recommends this method as the most precise because the dots you are putting on the lenses mark the points through which you are actually looking - which is exactly what PD measurement is used to determine.

Just follow the instructions below:

• Wear your glasses. (Or any glasses if you don't have your own -- it is okay to borrow your friend’s glasses.
  After you order your glasses through Iramar Vision, they’ll be asking to borrow yours! Prescription does not matter as long as you can see through the glasses.)
• Have a felt-tip (non-permanent) marker handy.
• Focus on a single object in the far distance (anything farther than 20 feet works, but farther is better).
• Raise the marker to your right lens and put a dot on it directly over the object in the distance.
• Repeat for your left eye. If done correctly, with both eyes open, the two dots should overlap into a single dot over the distant object. If not, repeat making the markings until they form a single dot.
• Measure the distance between the two dots on your lenses with a millimeter ruler. That's your distance PD.

Our recommendation is to repeat the steps at least twice to ensure accuracy.

If you need a near PD for reading or computer glasses, follow the same procedure but focus on the object you will be looking at -- either reading material or your computer monitor. Your near PD will be approximately 2-3mm less than your distance PD.

The markings on the lenses will easily come off with alcohol once you have determined your correct pupillary distance (PD).

Helpful hint: An average PD for an adult ranges between 55 and 69. Now, you are ready to order your beautiful new glasses! Ready, set, shop!

Can I order my eyewear without a PD?

Yes! If you are having difficulty obtaining your PD, we can use an average PD recommended for the frame you selected