Eyeglass and Contact Lens Prescriptions at Clinicas

Getting the right prescription starts with the right exam. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. provides eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions as part of our Vision Care Services throughout Ventura County, with bilingual staff and a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.

Vision prescriptions at Clinicas

Most people who need corrective lenses are dealing with a refractive error, which includes nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The National Eye Institute lists these as the most common vision problems an optometrist corrects.

Clinicas issues prescriptions for both glasses and contacts through its optometry program at select Health Centers across Ventura County. If cost has held you back from seeing an eye doctor, our sliding fee scale adjusts payments to your household income, and we take Medi-Cal.

How you get a prescription at Clinicas

Prescriptions at Clinicas come out of a comprehensive vision exam, not a standalone visit. During your eye exam, your optometrist tests your visual acuity and runs a refraction to pinpoint the lens power your eyes need.

When we’re finished, your prescription will be ready for you to take as you leave. Federal law requires your provider to give you a copy after every exam, so you’re always free to fill it wherever you like.

Understanding your eyeglass prescription

Prescription notation can look confusing at first glance, but each abbreviation has a straightforward meaning. The American Academy of Ophthalmology explains this in more detail: 

• OD refers to your right eye and OS to your left. 

• SPH (sphere) shows the lens power needed to correct your vision. 

• CYL (cylinder) and axis describe any astigmatism correction. 

• A plus sign next to SPH means you’re farsighted, while a minus sign means you’re nearsighted. 

It can seem confusing, but your optometrist at Clinicas is glad to walk you through your own numbers. 

Contact Lens Prescriptions

A contact lens prescription is separate from your eyeglass prescription and calls for its own fitting. Because contacts rest directly on the eye, your optometrist needs to measure the curve of your cornea and confirm the lenses fit properly before finalizing anything.

The Federal Trade Commission also requires that you receive a copy of your contact lens prescription, which keeps your options open for where you buy them. 

Filling Your Prescription at Clinicas

Once your prescription is in hand, you can fill it right here. Clinicas offers eyewear bundles and pricing that pair a frame and lenses with your exam at a cost based on your sliding fee category.