How To Measure PD For Eyeglasses?

Use a millimeter ruler or PD ruler

Stand about 8 inches from a mirror

Keep your head straight and look at your right eye

Align the 0 mark with the center of your right pupil

Without moving the ruler, look at your left eye

Read the millimeter mark at the center of your left pupil

The number you read is your distance PD

Repeat the measurement 2 to 3 times for accuracy

For single-vision glasses, use one PD number

For bifocal or progressive glasses, measure both distance PD and near PD

Ask an eye care professional to measure your PD if needed

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