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What Is ADD on My Eyeglasses Prescription?

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Quick Answer

ADD (Addition) is the extra magnifying power for reading/near vision, used in bifocal and progressive lenses. Typically ranges +0.75 to +3.50.

When You Need ADD

PrescriptionLens Type
SPH only, no ADDSingle Vision (distance or reading)
SPH + ADDBifocal or Progressive

At KEZVOR Checkout

If your RX includes ADD, select Progressive or Bifocal — not Single Vision.

Compare options: Progressive vs Bifocal