That sounds about right, but usually PD is given in whole numbers. I
decrease my PD by 2 for computer glasses and 3 for reading glasses.

My "add" (I wear bifocals) is 2.00 for reading, and 1.50 works for
computer.

WHL



On Oct 25, 3:30 pm, Debbie Skolnik <[email protected]> wrote:
> I know my distance PD (60).
>
> I was told by a local optician, that because eyes converge when
> looking closer up, an adjustment should be made when ordering reading
> or computer glasses.  She told me that for computer glasses, my PD
> would decrease by 1.5, (58.5) and for reading glasses, another 1.5
> (57).
>
> Does this sound correct?
>
> I want to make sure I take this into consideration when ordering
> glasses other than for distance usage.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Debbie

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