MEASURE YOUR PUPILLARY DISTANCE

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WHATS PD?

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The Pupillary Distance (PD)

is the distance between the
pupils of the eyes, center to
center, in millimeters. A PD
should be provided as part
of your prescription. Read
more about Pupillary
Distance and how to read
your perscription on our
website by visiting:
zennioptical.com/measuring-pd

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Close your right eye and

align the rulers zero to the
center of your left pupil.

Stand 8 in. (20 cm.) away from

a mirror or a friend. Place & hold
the PD ruler against your brow.
Keep your face straight.

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8 in
(20 cm)

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Measure this paper

against a ruler to assure
printout is accurate.

Try to not to move your head or the ruler. First open your right
eye and close your left eye. Look straight ahead and read the
millimeter line that matches up with the center of your right pupil.
This number represents your PD in millimeters.

Most adults have a PD

between 54 - 74mm.
Most children have a PD
between 43 - 54mm.

PD = 56

Take a few measurements for consistency.

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