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  1. sphere, standard lens shape (convex or concave) to correct focus
  2. cylinder, cylinder shape (both magnitude and angle) to correct astigmatism
  3. prism, wedge shape (very rare) to correct the direction the eye is looking (sometimes used to compensate for double vision)
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When referring to a spectacle or contact lens Rx, the CYLINDER is the amount of ASTIGMATISM correction needed to correct the patient's vision.

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