Precisely.  The higher the value for the ADD, the greater the magnification.

     -- Chuck Knight



On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM, les_b <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Original Rx reads exactly as follows:
>
> RE     pl   + 075  x 032
> LE      - 100  + 075   x 030
> ADD   +075
> _______________________________
> from the responses I gather I would be increasing magnification if I
> ordered ADD 1.0.
>
> I'm good with 075 reading, but over-the-counter 1.0 specs seem to be
> too strong for me.
>
> Anyone on to a net source that does exact ADD's?
>
> Thanks to everyone.
>
> On Mar 3, 5:33 pm, les_b <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Have a progressive prescription with an ADD of +075  [RE  pe   +075
> > x032 ; LE   -100   +075   x030]
> >
> > Zenni and others only provide progressives with 1.0 and above.
> >
> > What to do?  Is the ADD magnification?  I don't want to increase the
> > reading strength.
> >
> > One source told me the ADD was the area of the lens devoted to
> > reading.  Correct?
>
> >
>

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