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Help in further interpretation of eye test

Two years back my vision was 6/6 uncorrected and I had no prescriptions of glasses.

Recently I underwent an eye exam and the results are as follows:

Right Eye
Sph -1.25
BCVA 6/5
BCVA N6
Distance 30

Left Eye
Sph -1.25
Cyl -0.50
Axis 160
BCVA 6/5
BCVA N6
Distance 30

I have been prescribed glasses for constant use. Does this mean that my near as well as far vision is affected ?
Is my uncorrected visual acuity still 6/6 or has it worsened. If yes what is my current value of uncorrected visual acuity. Would I be able to apply for jobs that require uncorrected visual acuity of 6/6  or 6/9?

Thanks
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Your prescription shows that both eyes are slightly myopic or nearsighted
(-1.25), and the left eye has a very small amount of astigmatism (-0.50, axis 160).  You will still be able to read without glasses; the prescription will be needed for distance, such as driving or going to a movie.  Your uncorrected distance distance is no longer 20/20 or 6/6.  You did not state the uncorrected vision, but it will be less than 6/6.  
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Thanks Doctor

This is all that my prescription states about visual acuity. Is it possible to approximate the uncorrected visual acuity from the prescription. It would be kind if you could let me know your approximation.
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