Learn how to measure your pupillary distance (PD) for glasses using a pupillary distance!
A major part of ordering eyeglasses and getting accurate glasses is having an accurate pupillary distance, also known as your glasses PD. For this purpose, 6over6 developed this online app called GlassesOn which you can download for free. I find it to be the easiest to use and the most accurate downloadable app for measuring your PD (Pupillary Distance). To learn more about 6over6’s PD web technology visit www.6over6.com
What is pupillary distance?
A pupillary distance measurement, also known as an interpupillary distance measurement, is needed to set your glasses lenses within your eyewear or eyeglasses frames. It is the measurement between the center of your pupils of each eye, and this helps you see more clearly.
If the pd measurement is incorrect, you won’t see through the lenses correctly, and this could lead to blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. There are many videos out there on how to measure your pupillary distance using a ruler and while this can work, it can be a bit challenging, and it can be easy to get the measurement wrong.
What is the GlassesOn App?
GlassesOn app is a free downloadable app for your phone which has been shown in clinical testing to be as accurate as standard ophthalmic pupilometers. It is easy to use, accurate, meets industry standards, and has been cleared by the FDA in the United States and the CE over in Europe.
How to Use the GlassesOn App
When using the app, you’ll need good lighting and a standard magnetic card (like a credit card).
Make sure you remove your glasses.
Hold the magnetic card at your forward, holding it from the top corner. Line up the camera, following directions on your app.
Check out the GlassesOn App here:
⚡ Android: https://bit.ly/GlassesONforAndroid
🔴 iOS: https://bit.ly/GlassesONapp
To hear more from Dr. Allen about measuring your PD and when you should consider coming to the clinic for your measurements instead, check out the video below!
**IMPORTANT** If you are looking to purchase online glasses, it is important to continue seeing your eye doctor regularly for eye health evaluations. Although you may be seeing well, many eye diseases may creep up without affecting your eyesight until it’s too late.