LOINC description : The axis indicates the angle in degrees of one of two major meridians the prescribed
cylindrical power is in. Which major meridian is referenced is indicated by the cylindrical
correction being in plus or minus notation. The axis is measured on an imaginary semicircle
with a horizontal baseline that starts with zero degrees in the 3 o'clock (or east)
direction, and increases to 180 degrees in a counter-clockwise direction.;