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?

once a day/everyday Signup and view all the answers

What does bid stand for?

twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does qid mean?

four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does qod stand for?

every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does qhs mean?

everyday at night Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt refer to in optometry?

drops (guttae) Signup and view all the answers

What does CC stand for in a clinical setting?

chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does HPI mean?

history of present illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of sc in medical terms?

without correction (no glasses) Signup and view all the answers

What does PCP refer to in healthcare?

primary care provider Signup and view all the answers

What does CL signify?

contact lens Signup and view all the answers

What does VT indicate?

vision therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does h/o stand for?

history of Signup and view all the answers

What does s/p mean?

after surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o indicate?

complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does r/o stand for?

rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does Hx mean?

history Signup and view all the answers

What is OHx?

ocular history Signup and view all the answers

What does FHx refer to?

family history Signup and view all the answers

What does EHR stand for?

electronic health records Signup and view all the answers

What does DM mean?

diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does HTN signify?

hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is ARMD?

age related macular degeneration Signup and view all the answers

What does MGM stand for?

maternal grandmother Signup and view all the answers

What does PGF refer to?

paternal grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What does prn mean?

as needed Signup and view all the answers

What does SRx represent?

spectacle prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does DFE mean?

dilated fundus exam Signup and view all the answers

What does f/u signify?

follow up Signup and view all the answers

What does DDx refer to?

differential diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does BCVA mean?

best corrected visual acuity Signup and view all the answers

What does DVA represent?

distance visual acuity Signup and view all the answers

What does CEE mean?

complete eye exam or comprehensive eye exam Signup and view all the answers

What does HA mean?

headache Signup and view all the answers

What does HVF indicate?

Humphrey visual field Signup and view all the answers

What does CVF refer to?

confrontation visual field or central visual field Signup and view all the answers

What does OCT mean?

optical coherence tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does BIO stand for?

binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What does IOP signify?

intraocular pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does NCT denote?

non-contact tonometer Signup and view all the answers

What does ONH refer to?

optic nerve head Signup and view all the answers

What does C/D mean?

cup to disc ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does UTT mean?

unable to test Signup and view all the answers

What does RD denote?

retinal detachment Signup and view all the answers

What does C&F mean?

cells and flare Signup and view all the answers

What does pt stand for?

patient Signup and view all the answers

What does FTW refer to?

full time wear Signup and view all the answers

What does PD stand for?

pupillary distance Signup and view all the answers

What does PCN mean?

penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What does POAG stand for?

primary open angle glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

What does GAT signify?

Goldmann applanation tonometry Signup and view all the answers

What does RTC stand for?

return to clinic Signup and view all the answers

What does OTC stand for?

over the counter Signup and view all the answers

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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