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Definition of OS (lens prescription)

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

OS (lens prescription): Abbreviation of "oculus sinister." Latin for "left eye."

By contrast, OD stands for "oculus dexter" which is Latin for the right eye.