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A (Patient): Hi, I'd like to get an eye exam. I've been having trouble seeing things clearly lately — everything looks kind of blurry.

你好，我想验个光。我最近看东西总是不太清楚——都有点模糊。

B (Optometrist): Sure, no problem. When did you first notice your vision getting blurry?

好的，没问题。你什么时候开始发现视力模糊的？

A: Maybe a couple of months ago? I can't make out the words on the board in class anymore, even when I squint.

可能两个月前吧？我现在上课连黑板上的字都看不清了，就算眯着眼也不行。

B: I see. Let's start with objective refraction. Put your chin on this chin rest and look at the hot air balloon inside the machine. You'll see the image go in and out of focus — that's completely normal.

明白了。我们先做客观验光。把下巴放在这个下巴托上，看机器里的热气球。你会看到画面一会儿清楚一会儿模糊——这完全正常。

A: Okay... yeah, I see it. The balloon keeps getting blurry and then clear again.

好的……看到了。气球一直在变模糊然后又变清晰。

B: Perfect. Now let's do subjective refraction. Look at the Tumbling E chart over there. I'm going to point to a line and ask you which direction the E is pointing. Just tell me — up, down, left, or right.

很好。现在我们做主觉验光。看那边的E字视力表。我会指着某一行问你E字开口朝哪个方向。你就告诉我——朝上、朝下、朝左还是朝右。

A: Okay. Up... down... left... uh, that one's really hard to see. Should I guess randomly?

好的。朝上……朝下……朝左……呃，那个真的很难看清。我该瞎猜吗？

B: Please don't guess randomly. If you can't see it clearly, just tell me honestly. I'll verify repeatedly to make sure we get the right prescription. 请不要瞎猜。如果看不清就老实告诉我。我会反复验证确保度数准确。

A: Alright. That one's blurry, I really can't tell.

好的。那个模糊，我真的看不出来。

B: No problem. Now look at this — see the red and green background? Which is clearer, the red side or the green side?

没关系。现在看这个——看到红绿背景了吗？哪边更清楚，红色这半边还是绿色这半边？

A: Hmm... the red side looks clearer. 嗯……红色这半边看起来更清楚。

B: Good. Let me adjust... How about now? 很好。让我调整一下……现在呢？

A: Now they look about the same. 现在看起来差不多了。

B: Excellent. Now I need you to put on these trial frames. I know they look ugly and feel heavy, but please wear them and walk around the hallway for about 10 minutes. Try looking at things at different distances.

很好。现在我需要你戴上这个试戴架。我知道它看起来很丑感觉也很重，但请你戴着在走廊里走大概10分钟。试着看不同距离的东西。

A:Walking around Okay... wow, the ground looks a bit slanted, but everything is much clearer than before.

（走动中）好的……哇，地面看起来有点斜，但所有东西都比以前清楚多了。

(10 minutes later...) 10分钟后……

B: Alright, how do you feel? Any dizziness? Is your vision blurry or experiencing any distortion?

好了，感觉怎么样？有没有头晕？视力模糊或者有变形吗？

A: No, actually I feel great. Everything's crystal clear and I don't feel dizzy at all.

没有，其实我感觉很好。所有东西都很清楚，也完全不晕。

B: Perfect. That's a very good sign. Here's your prescription slip. You're nearsighted at minus five point zero zero — that's -5.00 diopters. Interestingly, that's 0.75 diopters lower than your previous prescription.

太好了。这是个很好的迹象。这是你的处方单。你近视 minus five point zero zero500度。有意思的是，这比你之前的度数低了75度。

A: Wait, what?! Lower by 0.75? That's a huge difference! How is that even possible?

等等，什么？！低了75度？这也差太多了吧！这怎么可能？

B: It's actually not uncommon. Your previous glasses were likely overcorrection — the prescription was higher than you actually needed. That's probably why you've been experiencing discomfort. Since you just walked around for 10 minutes with the new prescription and felt fine — no dizziness, no distortion — I strongly recommend you stick with this new prescription.

其实这并不少见。你之前的眼镜很可能是过矫了——度数比你实际需要的高。这可能就是你一直感觉不舒服的原因。既然你刚才戴着新度数走了10分钟感觉没问题——没头晕，没变形——我强烈建议就按这个新度数配。

A: I see... There will be an adaptation period, right?

我明白了……会有个适应期吧？

B: Yes, new glasses usually need a few days to a week for adaptation period. But even with the lower prescription, you'll still maintain 20/20 vision. Your eyes will actually feel much more comfortable.

是的，新眼镜通常需要几天到一周的适应期。但即使度数降低了，你仍然能保持20/20视力。你的眼睛其实会舒服很多。

A: Alright, I trust you. Thanks, doctor! 好的，我相信你。谢谢医生！

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A (Customer): Hi, I'm looking to buy glasses. I already get an eye exam, my prescription is minus five point zero zero.

你好，我想配眼镜。我已经验过光了，近视500度。

B (Store Staff): Minus 5.00? That's quite high. Let me help you. Since your prescription is a bit high, I'd strongly recommend high-index lenses. They are much thinner and won't look thick like bottle bottoms.

500度？度数挺高的。我来帮你。既然你度数有点高，我强烈推荐高折射率镜片。它们更薄得多，不会像瓶底一样厚。

A: Yes, exactly. I definitely don't want thick lenses. What refractive index options do you have?

对，正是这样。我绝对不想要厚镜片。你们有什么折射率的选择？

B: We have 1.67 and 1.74 refractive index lenses. The 1.74 would be the thinnest option for your prescription. Let me show you some frames first. Do you have a preference? Your face shape is pretty round, so I'd suggest rectangular frames or cat-eye frames to balance it out.

我们有1.67和1.74折射率的镜片。1.74对你的度数来说是最薄的选择。我先给你看看镜框吧。你有偏好吗？你的脸型比较圆，所以我建议方框或猫眼框来平衡一下。

A: Okay, let me try them on in person. (Tries on frames) Hmm, this one feels a bit too tight... and this one seems too loose.

好的，让我亲自试戴一下。（试戴镜框）嗯，这个感觉有点太紧了……这个又好像太松。

B: No problem, let me adjust it for you. We can also help you measure your PD accurately right now to make sure everything fits perfectly.

没问题，我帮你调整一下。我们还能现在就为你准确测量瞳距，确保完全合适。

A: That's good. So how much would it cost with the high-index lenses?

那很好。那配高折射率镜片要多少钱？

B: Well, it depends on the brand you choose. We have domestic brands and imported ones like Zeiss or Essilor. Generally speaking, high-index lenses are more expensive because the technology and materials cost more.

嗯，要看你选什么品牌。我们有国产品牌，也有进口的比如蔡司、依视路。总的来说，高折射率镜片比较贵，因为技术和材料成本更高。

A: Can you give me a rough estimate?

能给我个大概价位吗？

B: For the frames you're looking at plus 1.74 high-index lenses, with a good brand, you're looking at around 2,500 to 3,000 yuan. But I can assure you, it's worth it. We offer a one-year warranty and a satisfaction guarantee — if there's any quality issue, we'll replace them for free.

你看的这款镜框加1.74高折射率镜片，配好品牌的话，大概2500到3000块。但我向你保证，很值得。我们提供一年保修和满意保证——如果有任何质量问题，我们免费换。

A: Three thousand yuan... that's so expensive! I mean, I understand quality has a price, but...

3000块……太贵了吧！我是说，我理解质量有价格，但是……

B: I understand it might seem like a lot, but think about it — you wear glasses every single day. Plus, here at our brick-and-mortar store, you get immediate service. You can try them on in person, we adjust them right here, and you can get them right away — usually within an hour or two. No waiting for shipping.

我理解可能看起来很多，但你想想——你每天都要戴眼镜。而且，在我们实体店，你能得到即时服务。你可以亲自试戴，我们当场调整，你还能马上拿走——通常一两小时内就好。不用等快递。

A: True... but I've heard that ordering glasses online is much cheaper. Like, significantly cheaper.

也是……但我听说网上配镜便宜得多。非常非常便宜那种。

B:Sighs Yes, online options might be cheaper. But here's the thing — online, you can't try before buying. What if the frames don't suit your face? What if they're too tight or too loose? You'd have to deal with returns, shipping back and forth... It's a hassle. And did you measure your PD accurately? If your PD is even slightly off, your glasses won't be comfortable.

（叹气）是的，网上可能会便宜一些。但问题是——网上你买前没法试戴。万一镜框不适合你的脸型呢？万一太紧或太松呢？你得处理退货、来回寄送……很麻烦的。而且你准确测量瞳距了吗？如果瞳距哪怕稍微有点偏差，眼镜就不会舒服。

A: The hospital gave me my PD on the prescription slip... it's 62mm.

医院在处方单上给了我瞳距……62毫米。

B: That's good, but still, there's a difference between buying online and having professional service here. You know where we are, we've been in business for years. If anything goes wrong, you can come right back.

那很好，但仍然，网上买和在这儿享受专业服务是有区别的。你知道我们在哪儿，我们营业很多年了。如果有任何问题，你可以直接回来。

A: I see your point... Let me think about it. Can I take the prescription slip and come back later?

我明白你的意思……让我考虑一下。我能拿着处方单晚点再来吗？

B: Of course! Take your time. But just so you know, our promotion ends this week, so the price might go up after that.

当然！慢慢考虑。但提醒一下，我们的促销这周结束，之后价格可能会涨。

A: Alright, thanks. I'll think about it. 好的，谢谢。我会考虑的。

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A (Customer): Hi! Can I try on this frame? (sends link)

你好，这款镜框能试戴吗？（发链接）

B (Customer Service): Yes dear 😊 We have home try-on service. Send 3-5 frames for free.

可以哦亲😊 我们有在家试戴服务，免费寄3-5副给您。

A: Great! So I pick the frame first, then you make the lenses?

太好了！那我先选镜框，你们再配镜片？

B: Exactly. Send me your prescription slip first please.

对的，先把处方单发给我看一下。

A:Sends photo Here. Minus five point zero zero.

（发图）给你，500度近视。

B: Got it! For your prescription I recommend high-index lenses 1.74. Much thinner. This frame has thin legs, so thinner lenses look better.

收到！您这个度数建议用1.74高折射率镜片，会薄很多。这款镜框腿比较细，配薄镜片更好看。

A: OK. What brand? How much?

好的。什么牌子的？多少钱？

B: What brand do you want? We have domestic and imported.

您想要什么牌子？我们有国产的也有进口的。

A: Can I get Zeiss lenses?

能配蔡司镜片吗？

B: Yes! Zeiss 1.74 + frame 800 yuan for a pair. Very affordable.

可以！蔡司1.74加镜框一副800块，很实惠。

A: Only 800?! But what if the prescription is wrong? Will I get dizziness?

才800？！但万一度数不对怎么办？会不会头晕？

B: Don't worry! Zeiss comes with free trial pair. We send trial glasses first. You wear for a few days. If prescription is good, then we make the real ones.

放心！配蔡司送免费试戴镜。先寄试戴的给您戴几天，度数没问题我们再做正式的。

A: Oh that's good. But can I return them? What if too tight or too loose?

哦，不错。但能退货吗？万一太紧或太松怎么办？

B: Dear, glasses are custom-made, so non-refundable after made. But you can try frames and trial pair first. Confirm everything before ordering.

亲，眼镜是定制的，做好了不能退。不过您可以先试戴镜框和试戴镜，都确认好了再下单。

A: I see. Let me try first then.

明白了。那我先试试吧。

B: OK! Remember to inspect carefully for scratches when you receive 😊 Contact me anytime if there's a problem.

好的！收到货记得仔细检查有没有划痕😊 有问题随时找我。

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A: Ugh, I'm so frustrated with this whole glasses situation. But also kind of excited? It's complicated.

唉，这配眼镜的事儿真是让我又烦又激动的。很复杂。

B: What happened? Didn't you just get an eye exam?

怎么了？你不是刚验光了吗？

A: Yeah, I did. And you won't believe what happened. First, the optometrist made me look at this hot air balloon in the machine that kept going in and out of focus — that was the objective refraction part.

对啊，验了。你肯定不信发生了什么。首先，验光师让我看机器里的热气球，一直一会儿清楚一会儿模糊——那是客观验光部分。

B: Okay, that's pretty standard...

好吧，这挺正常的……

A: Then came the subjective refraction. You know, the Tumbling E chart where you tell them which direction the E is pointing? I was squinting so hard trying to see them, and the doctor kept telling me not to guess randomly.

然后是主觉验光。你知道的，就是看E字视力表然后告诉医生E字开口朝哪个方向？我使劲眯着眼想看清楚，医生一直让我别瞎猜。

B: Ha! Classic. And then?

哈！经典。然后呢？

A: Then they did the red-green test. Asked me which is clearer, the red side or the green side? I said the red side looked clearer, so they adjusted it. After that, they gave me these ugly trial frames and told me to walk around the hospital for 10 minutes!

然后他们做了红绿测试。问我哪边更清楚，红色这半边还是绿色这半边？我说红色这半边看起来更清楚，然后他们就调整了。之后，他们给了我一个丑丑的试戴架，让我戴着在医院走10分钟！

B: Ten minutes? That's actually pretty thorough.

10分钟？这倒是挺仔细的。

A: Right? I was walking around feeling like a total idiot with those ugly frames. But here's the crazy part — when I came back, the doctor asked if I felt any dizziness or distortion. I said no, everything was clear. Then he gave me my prescription slip and guess what?

对吧？我戴着那个丑框到处走，感觉像个傻子。但疯狂的是——我回来后，医生问我有没有头晕或变形。我说没有，很清楚。然后他给了我处方单，你猜怎么着？

B: What?

怎么了？

A: My prescription decreased by 0.75! From my old glasses to now — almost a whole diopter! I'm minus five point zero zero now, that's -5.00.

我的度数降了75度！从旧眼镜到现在——75度！我现在是minus five point zero zero，也就是500度。

B: Wait, lower by 0.75? That's huge! How is that possible?

等等，低了75度？这也太多了吧！怎么可能？

A: The doctor said my old glasses were overcorrection — like, the prescription was higher than I actually needed. That's probably why I've been having headaches and eye strain. He said since I felt fine during the trial with the new prescription, I should stick with it. There might be an adaptation period, but I'll still have 20/20 vision even with the lower prescription.

医生说我旧眼镜是过矫了——就是度数比我实际需要的高。这可能就是我一直头疼眼睛累的原因。他说既然我试戴新度数感觉没问题，就按这个配。可能会有个适应期，但即使度数降低了我还是能保持20/20视力。

B: Wow. So did you get new glasses at the hospital?

哇。那你在医院配新眼镜了吗？

A: No, here's where it gets even more frustrating. I went to a brick-and-mortar store after the exam. You know I'm at -5.00 now, and I definitely don't want lenses that are thick like bottle bottoms, right? So I asked about high-index lenses — you know, the thinner ones with higher refractive index.

没有，更烦人的来了。验光后我去了实体店。你知道我现在500度，我绝对不想要像瓶底一样厚的镜片，对吧？所以我问了高折射率镜片——你知道的，更薄的那种，折射率更高的。

B: Yeah, those are expensive, I've heard.

对，我听说那种挺贵的。

A: Expensive? Try 3,000 yuan! The staff said it depends on the brand, but generally high-index lenses are more expensive. They offered warranty and guarantee, and said I can try them on in person and get them right away. But 3,000 yuan? Are you kidding me?

贵？3000块！店员说要看品牌，但总的来说高折射率镜片比较贵。他们提供保修和包换承诺，还说can 亲自试戴还能马上拿走。但3000块？开什么玩笑？

B: That IS insane. So what did you do?

这确实疯了。那你怎么办？

A: I told them I heard ordering glasses online is much cheaper. The staff was like, "Yeah but online you can't try before buying, frames might be too tight or too loose, blah blah blah." But I was determined to check online anyway.

我跟他们说我听说网上配镜便宜得多。店员就说，"对但是网上你买前没法试戴，镜框可能太紧或太松，balabala。"但我还是决定上网看看。

B: Smart. What did you find?

聪明。你找到什么了？

A: I found this awesome shop! They have the same high-index lenses I wanted. I picked a frame I liked and asked if I could try it first. They said yes, and they offer home try-on for frames! Then I told them my prescription — minus five point zero zero — and they recommended high-index lenses because the frame I chose has thin legs.

我找到一家超棒的店！他们有我想要的高折射率镜片。我看中了一款镜框，问能不能先试。他们说可以，而且提供镜框的在家试戴！然后我告诉他们我的度数500度，他们推荐高折射率镜片，因为我选的镜框镜腿很细。

B: Makes sense. How much?

有道理。多少钱？

A: Here's the best part — I asked for Zeiss lenses. You know, the premium brand? They quoted me 800 yuan for a pair! Can you believe it? Half or even less than the brick-and-mortar store! Super affordable!

最棒的部分——我要了蔡司镜片。你知道的，高端品牌？他们报价800元一副！你信吗？比实体店一半甚至更少！超级便宜！

B: 800 for Zeiss?! That's an amazing deal! But wait, you can't try before buying, right? What if they don't fit?

蔡司才800？！太划算了！但等等，你买前没法试戴吧？万一不合适怎么办？

A: That's what I was worried about too! But get this — because I'm buying Zeiss, they offer a free trial pair service! They'll send me glasses with my prescription first so I can check if there's any dizziness or if my vision is still blurry. Plus, they have home try-on for the frames — they'll send me several empty frames to choose from!

我也担心这个！但听好了——因为我买蔡司，他们提供免费试戴镜服务！他们会先给我寄配好度数的眼镜，让我检查有没有头晕或者视力还模糊不模糊。而且，镜框还有在家试戴——他们会寄几副空镜框让我选！

B: Okay, that actually sounds pretty good. Any downsides?

好吧，这听起来确实不错。有什么缺点吗？

A: Well, the customer service told me that because they're custom-made with my specific prescription, they're non-refundable. Once they make them, I can't return them.

嗯，客服告诉我因为是根据我的度数定制的，所以是不可退款的。一旦做好了就不能退。

B: Oh, that's a bit risky...

哦，这有点冒险……

A: I thought so too at first. But then I realized — I've already verified my prescription with thetrial frames at the hospital, I can use their trial pair to double-check, and I can try the frame beforehand with home try-on. Plus, the doctor's prescription slip includes my PD, so I can measure my PD accurately. As long as I inspect carefully for scratches when they arrive, I should be fine!

我一开始也这么想。但后来我意识到——我已经在医院用试戴架验证过度数了，我可以用他们的试戴镜再次确认，还能提前用在家试戴试镜框。而且，医生的处方单上有我的瞳距，所以我能准确测量瞳距。只要收到货时仔细检查有没有划痕，应该没问题！

B: You've really thought this through. The only downside is you can't get them right away like at a store.

你真的想得很周到。唯一的缺点就是不能像实体店那样马上拿走。

A: True, but honestly? For saving over 2,000 yuan, I can wait a few days. I definitely don't want to settle for paying 3,000 when I can get the same quality for 800!

确实，但说实话？为了省2000多块，等几天没关系。我绝对不想将就花3000，当我能800买到同样质量的时候！

B: Fair enough.

说得对。

A: When I got home, I even checked my old glasses — the lenses are covered in scratches. I don't even know if my blurry vision was from overcorrection or just damaged lenses!

我回家还检查了旧眼镜——镜片全是划痕。我都不知道看东西模糊到底是因为过矫还是镜片本身坏了！

B: Probably both. But hey, sounds like you've got a solid plan. Treat me to dinner with the money you saved!

可能两者都有。但嘿，听起来你有个完美计划了。用省下来的钱请我吃饭！

A: Deal! Once I get my new Zeiss glasses and can actually see clearly again!

成交！等我拿到新蔡司眼镜，能真正看清楚东西了就请你！

Have you noticed things looking a bit blurry lately? Sitting in the back of the classroom, you can't make out the words on the board anymore. When scrolling on your phone, you have to squint to read the tiny text. Your friend suggests you get glasses soon, so you walk into an optical shop and tell the staff: "I'd like to have an eye exam."

💡 词汇解释

• Blurry /ˈblɜːri/: 模糊的；看不清的。形容视力不清晰。

• Can't make out /kɑːnt meɪk aʊt/: 看不清；辨认不出。Make out 可以表示"辨认出、理解"。

• Squint /skwɪnt/: 眯着眼看。因为看不清而眯起眼睛。

• Eye exam /aɪ ɪɡˈzæm/: 验光；眼科检查。Exam 是 examination 的缩写。

The optometrist will first do objective refraction using a machine called an autorefractor to get an initial measurement. You place your chin on the chin rest and forehead against the forehead rest, then stare at an image inside the machine - usually a hot air balloon or red house. The image will go in and out of focus as the machine automatically measures. After a few seconds, it will print out preliminary data.

💡 词汇解释

• optometrist /ɑːpˈtɑː.mə.trɪst/:验光师；视光师。（Ophthalmologist眼科医生、Optician配镜师）

• Objective refraction /əbˈdʒektɪv rɪˈfrækʃn/: 客观验光。使用仪器测量，不需要患者主观反馈。

• Autorefractor /ˌɔːtəʊrɪˈfræktə/: 电脑验光仪。自动测量屈光度的仪器。

• Chin rest /tʃɪn rest/: 下巴托。验光仪上放下巴的地方。

• Forehead rest /ˈfɔːhed rest/: 额托。验光仪上贴额头的地方。

• Hot air balloon /hɒt eə bəˈluːn/: 热气球。电脑验光仪常见的测试画面。

• Red house /red haʊs/: 红房子。电脑验光仪另一种常见的测试画面。

• Go in and out of focus /ɡəʊ ɪn ənd aʊt əv ˈfəʊkəs/: 一会儿清楚一会儿模糊。Focus 表示"焦点、清晰"。

• Print out preliminary data /prɪnt aʊt prɪˈlɪmɪnəri ˈdeɪtə/: 打印出初步数据。Preliminary 表示"初步的、预备的"。

Then comes subjective refraction - this is the key part! You'll sit in front of a phoropter. You need to look at the eye chart. If it's the Tumbling E chart, the optometrist will point to a line and ask: "Can you see this line clearly?" or "Which direction is the E pointing?" You should say "Up," "Down," "Left," or "Right." If it's a letter chart, the optometrist will have you read from top to bottom to see how far you can go. Next, the optometrist will keep switching lenses and asking: "Which is clearer, one or two?" Sometimes they'll use the red-green test, asking which side looks clearer. You might answer: "The red side looks clearer" or "The green side looks clearer." If you really can't tell, be honest: "These two look about the same" or "It's a bit blurry." Never guess randomly. The optometrist will verify repeatedly, and if your answers contradict each other, she'll immediately know you're guessing.

💡 词汇解释

• Subjective refraction /səbˈdʒektɪv rɪˈfrækʃn/: 主觉验光。需要患者主观判断哪个更清楚。

• Phoropter /fəˈrɒptə/: 综合验光仪。用于主觉验光的设备。

• Eye chart /aɪ tʃɑːt/: 视力表。

• Tumbling E chart /ˈtʌmblɪŋ iː tʃɑːt/: E字视力表。E字朝不同方向，用于不识字母的人。

• Point to a line /pɔɪnt tə ə laɪn/: 指着某一行。

• Read from top to bottom /riːd frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/: 从上往下读。

• Up/Down/Left/Right /ʌp/daʊn/left/raɪt/: 朝上/朝下/朝左/朝右。方向词。

• Red-green test /red ɡriːn test/: 红绿测试。用于精确调整度数的测试方法。

• Guess randomly /ɡes ˈrændəmli/: 瞎猜；随机猜测。

• Verify repeatedly /ˈverɪfaɪ rɪˈpiːtɪdli/: 反复验证。

After the exam, the optometrist gives you a prescription slip. It's filled with numbers and abbreviations that look like secret code. Nearsightednessor myopia has a minus sign in front, written as "-". For example, "-3.00" means 3 diopters of myopia. If you're farsightedhave hyperopia, there's a plus sign "+". There's also an important measurement called astigmatism - if you have it, the "CYL" column on your prescription will have a number. Some people also need to pay attention to pupillary distancePD, which is the distance between the centers of your two pupils, measured in millimeters. If the doctor reads your prescription in English, you'll hear: "For your right eye, you are minus six point two five, with minus two point zero zero cylinder at axis one seventy." (Note: In English, prescriptions are always expressed as decimal numbers, not degrees.) By the way, if your vision is 20/20, that's the standard for normal vision (1.0 in Chinese measurement).

💡 词汇解释

• Prescription slip /prɪˈskrɪpʃn slɪp/: 处方单。记录眼镜度数的单子。Slip: 指“长条纸”或“小纸片”（比如银行的 deposit slip 存款单）

• Nearsightedness /ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪdnəs/: 近视。能看清近处，看不清远处。也叫 Myopia /maɪˈəʊpiə/。

• Farsightedness /ˌfɑːˈsaɪtɪdnəs/: 远视。能看清远处，看不清近处。也叫 Hyperopia /ˌhaɪpəˈrəʊpiə/。

• Minus sign /ˈmaɪnəs saɪn/: 负号；减号。

• Plus sign /plʌs saɪn/: 正号；加号。

• Astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/: 散光。角膜或晶状体形状不规则导致的视力问题。

• Pupillary distance /ˌpjuːpɪləri ˈdɪstəns/: 瞳距。缩写为 PD。

• Cylinder /ˈsɪlɪndə/: 柱镜；散光度数。缩写为 CYL。

• Axis /ˈæksɪs/: 轴位。散光的方向，0-180度。

• 20/20 vision /ˌtwenti ˈtwenti ˈvɪʒn/: 正常视力；1.0视力。美国视力标准，表示在20英尺距离能看清标准视力表。

After getting your prescription, you might hear the optometrist mention overcorrection and undercorrection. Overcorrection means the prescription is higher than you actually need - wearing these glasses might cause dizziness, distortionthings look warped, or eye strain. Undercorrection is the opposite - the prescription is not strong enough, so even with glasses you still can't see clearly and it doesn't provide adequate correction. A good optometrist will adjust based on your vision habits - for example, if you're a heavy screen user, they might reduce the prescription slightly to avoid discomfort from overcorrection. New glasses usually require an adaptation period - you'll get used to them after wearing them for a few days to a week. Even with the lower prescription, you can still maintain 20/20 vision.

💡 词汇解释

• Refractive Index /rɪˈfræktɪv ˈɪndeks/: 折射率。决定镜片厚度的关键参数。

• High-index lenses /haɪ ˈɪndeks ˈlenzɪz/: 高折射率镜片。更薄更美观，适合高度数。

• Thick /θɪk/: 厚的。

• Thin /θɪn/: 薄的。Thinner 更薄。

• Overcorrection /ˌəʊvəkəˈrekʃn/: 过矫；过度矫正。眼镜度数过高。

• Undercorrection /ˌʌndəkə ˈrekʃn/: 欠矫；矫正不足。眼镜度数不够。

• Dizziness /ˈdɪzɪnəs/: 头晕；眩晕感。名词形式。

• Distortion /dɪˈstɔːʃn/: 变形；扭曲。看东西形状不正常。

• Eye strain /aɪ streɪn/: 眼睛疲劳；视疲劳。长时间用眼导致的疲劳感。

• Not strong enough /nɒt strɒŋ ɪˈnʌf/: 不够强；度数不足。

• Doesn't provide adequate correction /dʌznt prəˈvaɪd ˈædɪkwət kəˈrekʃn/: 起不到充分的矫正作用。Adequate 表示"充分的、足够的"。

• Vision habits /ˈvɪʒn ˈhæbɪts/: 用眼习惯。

• Heavy screen user /ˈhevi skriːn ˈjuːzə/: 重度屏幕使用者；重度用眼人群。长时间看电脑、手机的人。

• Adaptation period /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn ˈpɪəriəd/: 适应期。需要时间适应新眼镜。

After the exam, it's time to choose frames. You can go to a brick-and-mortar store or get glasses from an online shop. The advantage of physical stores is that you can try them on in person, immediately knowing whether the frames suit your face shape, and you can get them right away - some stores even offer one-hour service. Choosing frames depends on face shape: round faces suit rectangular frames or cat-eye frames to add angles; long faces suit round frames or oval frames to make the face appear shorter; square faces suit round or oval frames to soften facial lines; diamond faces suit oval or cat-eye frames to balance facial proportions. Physical stores are usually more expensive since they need to cover rent costs, but they offer warranty and guarantee.

💡 词汇解释

• Brick-and-mortar store /brɪk ənd ˈmɔːtə stɔː/: 实体店。Brick-and-mortar 字面意思是"砖头和灰泥"，指有实际店面的商店。

• Online shop /ˈɒnlaɪn ʃɒp/: 网店；线上商店。

• The advantage of /ði ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/: ...的好处；...的优势。

• Try them on in person /traɪ ðəm ɒn ɪn ˈpɜːsn/: 亲自试戴。In person 表示"亲自、本人"。

• Suit your face shape /suːt jɔː feɪs ʃeɪp/: 适合你的脸型。Suit 作动词表示"适合"。

• Round face /raʊnd feɪs/: 圆脸。

• Long face /lɒŋ feɪs/: 长脸。

• Square face /skweə feɪs/: 方脸。

• Diamond face /ˈdaɪəmənd feɪs/: 菱形脸。

• Rectangular frames /rekˈtæŋɡjələ freɪmz/: 方框；长方形镜框。

• Round frames /raʊnd freɪmz/: 圆框。

• Oval frames /ˈəʊvl freɪmz/: 椭圆框。

• Cat-eye frames /kæt aɪ freɪmz/: 猫眼框。外角上翘的复古风格镜框。

• Warranty /ˈwɒrənti/: 保修；质保。

• Guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/: 保证；包换承诺。

• Get them right away /ɡet ðəm raɪt əˈweɪ/: 立即拿到；马上就能拿。Right away 表示"立刻、马上"。

• One-hour service /wʌn ˈaʊə ˈsɜːvɪs/: 一小时取镜服务。

• More expensive /mɔːr ɪkˈspensɪv/: 更贵。

• Cover rent costs /ˈkʌvə rent kɒsts/: 负担租金成本。Cover 在这里表示"支付、负担"。

The biggest advantage of ordering glasses online is that it's affordable. The same lenses and frames might cost half or even less online compared to physical stores. However, there's a risk with buying glasses online - you can't try before buying. So make sure to measure your PD accurately, and ideally choose websites that offer virtual try-on features, or see if they have home try-on service (they send you several empty frames to choose from). Some sites even offer trial pairs with prescription lenses. Make sure to read the return policy carefully - some stores charge a restocking fee for returns, so check the terms. When you receive the glasses, remember to inspect carefully for any scratches on the lenses, and check if the frames are too tight or too loose. If they're uncomfortable, don't settle - return or exchange them if needed.

💡 词汇解释

• Ordering glasses online /ˈɔːdərɪŋ ˈɡlɑːsɪz ˈɒnlaɪn/: 网上配镜。

• Affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/: 便宜的；负担得起的。

• Half or even less /hɑːf ɔːr ˈiːvn les/: 一半甚至更少。

• Risk /rɪsk/: 风险；危险。

• Can't try before buying /kɑːnt traɪ bɪˈfɔː ˈbaɪɪŋ/: 买前无法试戴。

• Measure your PD accurately /ˈmeʒə jɔː piː diː ˈækjərətli/: 准确测量瞳距。Accurately 表示"准确地"。

• Virtual try-on /ˈvɜːtʃuəl traɪ ɒn/: 虚拟试戴。使用AR技术在线试戴眼镜。

• Home try-on /həʊm traɪ ɒn/: 在家试戴。商家寄几副空镜框给你选款式。

• Trial pair /ˈtraɪəl peə/: 试戴镜。带度数的试戴眼镜。

• Return policy /rɪˈtɜːn ˈpɒləsi/: 退货政策。

• Restocking fee /ˌriːˈstɒkɪŋ fiː/: 退货手续费。退货时商家收取的费用。

• Inspect carefully /ɪnˈspekt ˈkeəfəli/: 仔细检查。Inspect 表示"检查、审视"。

• Scratches /ˈskrætʃɪz/: 划痕。Scratch 的复数形式。

• Too tight /tuː taɪt/: 太紧。

• Too loose /tuː luːs/: 太松。

• Don't settle /dəʊnt ˈsetl/: 别凑合；不要将就。Settle 在这里表示"勉强接受、将就"。

Once you've chosen your frames, it's time to pick the lenses. Especially if you have a high prescription, like minus five point zero zeroor -5.00, you definitely don't want lenses that are as thick as bottle bottoms. This is where refractive index comes in. Generally, the higher the index, the thinner the lenses will be, but of course, they are also more expensive. For aesthetics, you might grit your teeth and choose high-index lenses, such as 1.67 or even 1.74.

When getting glasses, you can also choose to add functional coatings. For example, blue light blocking coating is suitable for people who frequently use computers and can reduce eye fatigue. Anti-reflective (or AR coating) can reduce glare, which is especially useful when driving at night. If you often do outdoor activities, consider photochromic lenses - they automatically darken or lighten based on light intensity, essentially giving you sunglasses and regular glasses in one.

💡 词汇解释

• Functional coatings /ˈfʌŋkʃənl ˈkəʊtɪŋz/: 功能性镀膜。

• Blue light blocking /bluː laɪt ˈblɒkɪŋ/: 防蓝光。阻挡电子屏幕发出的蓝光。

• Reduce eye fatigue /rɪˈdjuːs aɪ fəˈtiːɡ/: 减少眼睛疲劳。Fatigue 表示"疲劳"。

• Anti-reflective /ˌænti rɪˈflektɪv/: 防反光的。也叫 AR coating。

• Reduce glare /rɪˈdjuːs ɡleə/: 减少眩光。Glare 指刺眼的强光。

• Photochromic lenses /ˌfəʊtəʊˈkrəʊmɪk ˈlenzɪz/: 变色镜片。根据光线自动变色的镜片。

• Light intensity /laɪt ɪnˈtensəti/: 光线强度。

• Sunglasses and regular glasses in one /ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz ənd ˈreɡjələ ˈɡlɑːsɪz ɪn wʌn/: 墨镜和普通眼镜二合一。

Finally, a reminder: after getting glasses, you should get regular check-ups. It's generally recommended to get your eyes tested annually, especially for teenagers, as their prescription might keep increasing. If you find your vision is still blurry even with glasses, or you experience headaches, dry eyes, or other symptoms, you should see a doctor promptly - your prescription might have changed, or there could be other eye conditions. Remember, eye health is important - don't put it off!

💡 词汇解释

• Get regular check-ups /ɡet ˈreɡjələ ˈtʃek ʌps/: 定期复查。Check-up 指常规检查。

• Get your eyes tested annually /ɡet jɔːr aɪz ˈtestɪd ˈænjuəli/: 每年验一次光。Annually 表示"每年"。

• Keep increasing /kiːp ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/: 不断增长；持续增加。

• Vision is still blurry /ˈvɪʒn ɪz stɪl ˈblɜːri/: 视力仍然模糊。

• Headaches /ˈhedeɪks/: 头痛。Headache 的复数形式。

• Dry eyes /draɪ aɪz/: 眼睛干涩；干眼症。

• See a doctor promptly /siː ə ˈdɒktə ˈprɒmptli/: 及时就医。Promptly 表示"迅速地、立即"。

• Eye conditions /aɪ kənˈdɪʃnz/: 眼部疾病；眼部问题。Condition 在医学语境中指"疾病、病症"。

• Don't put it off /dəʊnt pʊt ɪt ɒf/: 别拖着不管；不要拖延。Put off 表示"推迟、拖延"。