OD in an eye prescription stands for oculus dexter, which refers to your right eye.
In eye prescriptions, abbreviations are used to represent the right and left eyes. According to the reference, these abbreviations are derived from Latin terms. The details are as follows:
| Abbreviation | Latin Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| O.D. | oculus dexter | Right eye |
| O.S. | oculus sinister | Left eye |
Therefore, when you see "OD" on your prescription, the information listed next to it pertains to your right eye.
