Optometry Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does OD stand for?

  • ocular history
  • oculus uterque (both eyes)
  • oculus dexter (right eye) (correct)
  • oculus sinister (left eye)

What does OS mean?

  • oculus uterque (both eyes)
  • oculus dexter (right eye)
  • primary care provider
  • oculus sinister (left eye) (correct)

What does OU refer to?

  • oculus dexter (right eye)
  • dilated fundus exam
  • oculus sinister (left eye)
  • oculus uterque (both eyes) (correct)

What is the meaning of qd?

<p>once a day/everyday (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bid stand for?

<p>twice a day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does qid mean?

<p>four times a day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does qod stand for?

<p>every other day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does qhs mean?

<p>everyday at night (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt refer to in optometry?

<p>drops (guttae) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CC stand for in a clinical setting?

<p>chief complaint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HPI mean?

<p>history of present illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of sc in medical terms?

<p>without correction (no glasses) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PCP refer to in healthcare?

<p>primary care provider (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CL signify?

<p>contact lens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does VT indicate?

<p>vision therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does h/o stand for?

<p>history of (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does s/p mean?

<p>after surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o indicate?

<p>complains of (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does r/o stand for?

<p>rule out (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hx mean?

<p>history</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is OHx?

<p>ocular history</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does FHx refer to?

<p>family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does EHR stand for?

<p>electronic health records</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DM mean?

<p>diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HTN signify?

<p>hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ARMD?

<p>age related macular degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MGM stand for?

<p>maternal grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PGF refer to?

<p>paternal grandfather</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does prn mean?

<p>as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SRx represent?

<p>spectacle prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DFE mean?

<p>dilated fundus exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does f/u signify?

<p>follow up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DDx refer to?

<p>differential diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BCVA mean?

<p>best corrected visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DVA represent?

<p>distance visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CEE mean?

<p>complete eye exam or comprehensive eye exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HA mean?

<p>headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HVF indicate?

<p>Humphrey visual field</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CVF refer to?

<p>confrontation visual field or central visual field</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does OCT mean?

<p>optical coherence tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BIO stand for?

<p>binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does IOP signify?

<p>intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NCT denote?

<p>non-contact tonometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ONH refer to?

<p>optic nerve head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does C/D mean?

<p>cup to disc ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does UTT mean?

<p>unable to test</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RD denote?

<p>retinal detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does C&F mean?

<p>cells and flare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pt stand for?

<p>patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does FTW refer to?

<p>full time wear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PD stand for?

<p>pupillary distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PCN mean?

<p>penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does POAG stand for?

<p>primary open angle glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GAT signify?

<p>Goldmann applanation tonometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RTC stand for?

<p>return to clinic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does OTC stand for?

<p>over the counter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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OD

Right eye

OS

Left eye

OU

Both eyes

qd

Once a day

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bid

Twice a day

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qid

Four times a day

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qod

Every other day

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qhs

Every night

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prn

As needed

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gtt

Drops

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CC

Chief complaint

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HPI

History of present illness

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cc

With correction

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sc

Without correction

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PCP

Primary care provider

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Hx

History

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OHx

Ocular history

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FHx

Family history

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EHR

Electronic health record

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DM

Diabetes mellitus

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HTN

Hypertension

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ARMD

Age-related macular degeneration

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DFE

Dilated fundus exam

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BCVA

Best corrected visual acuity

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DVA

Distance visual acuity

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IOP

Intraocular pressure

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NCT

Non-contact tonometer

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PD

Pupillary distance

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RTC

Return to clinic

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OTC

Over the counter

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Study Notes

Optometry Abbreviations Overview

  • OD: Oculus dexter, refers to the right eye.
  • OS: Oculus sinister, denotes the left eye.
  • OU: Oculus uterque, means both eyes.

Medication Administration Frequency

  • qd: Once a day or every day.
  • bid: Twice a day.
  • qid: Four times a day.
  • qod: Every other day.
  • qhs: Every night.
  • prn: As needed.

Eye Care Terminology

  • gtt: Refers to drops (guttae).
  • CC: Chief complaint in patient records.
  • HPI: History of present illness, essential for patient evaluation.
  • cc: With correction; used in prescription contexts.
  • sc: Sans correction, indicating no glasses.

Provider and Patient History

  • PCP: Primary care provider responsible for patient care.
  • Hx: History, commonly used in medical notes.
  • OHx: Ocular history, detailing previous eye conditions.
  • FHx: Family history, important for genetic predispositions.

Health Records and Conditions

  • EHR: Electronic health records system for patient data management.
  • DM: Diabetes mellitus, a significant risk factor for eye diseases.
  • HTN: Hypertension, another crucial health condition.
  • ARMD: Age-related macular degeneration, affecting vision in older adults.

Family Relationships

  • MGM: Maternal grandmother; often referenced in family medical history.
  • PGF: Paternal grandfather; similarly important in ancestry discussions.

Eye Examination and Prescription Terminology

  • SRx: Spectacle prescription for glasses.
  • DFE: Dilated fundus exam, crucial for thorough eye assessments.
  • BCVA: Best corrected visual acuity, a measure of the best vision achievable with corrective lenses.
  • DVA: Distance visual acuity, indicates vision clarity at distance.

Visual Field and Imaging Techniques

  • HVF: Humphrey visual field, a test for peripheral vision.
  • CVF: Confrontation visual field, assesses central vision.
  • OCT: Optical coherence tomography, provides detailed images of the retina.
  • BIO: Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy, used to examine the retina.

Intraocular Measurements and Conditions

  • IOP: Intraocular pressure, important for glaucoma screening.
  • NCT: Non-contact tonometer, a device for measuring IOP without contact.
  • C/D: Cup to disc ratio, a critical metric in glaucoma assessment.
  • RD: Retinal detachment, a serious eye condition requiring urgent care.

Miscellaneous Abbreviations

  • pt: Patient; commonly used in clinical notes.
  • FTW: Full time wear, often regarding contact lenses.
  • PD: Pupillary distance, a measurement important for lens fitting.
  • RTC: Return to clinic, indicating follow-up appointments.
  • OTC: Over the counter, refers to medications available without prescription.

Additional Notable Terms

  • PCN: Penicillin, an antibiotic sometimes included in medical history.
  • POAG: Primary open-angle glaucoma, a common type of glaucoma.
  • GAT: Goldmann applanation tonometry, a standard method for measuring IOP.
  • UTT: Unable to test, indicates limitations during examinations.
  • C&F: Cells and flare, a finding in an eye examination indicating inflammation.

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