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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bid stand for?

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

    What does qid mean?

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

    What does qod stand for?

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

    What does qhs mean?

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

    What does gtt refer to in optometry?

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

    What does CC stand for in a clinical setting?

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

    What does HPI mean?

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

    What is the meaning of sc in medical terms?

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

    What does PCP refer to in healthcare?

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

    What does CL signify?

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

    What does VT indicate?

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

    What does h/o stand for?

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

    What does s/p mean?

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

    What does c/o indicate?

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

    What does r/o stand for?

    <p>rule out</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

    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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