Ophthalmology/Optometry Eye Abbreviations
A or Acc ………………… accommodation
AC ………………… anterior chamber
AC/A ………………… accommodative convergence/accommodation ratio
ACIOL ………………… anterior chamber intraocular lens
ALT ………………… argon laser trabeculoplasty
APD ………………… afferent pupil defect
ARMD ………………… age-related macular degeneration
ASC ………………… anterior subcapsular cataract
BD ………………… base down (prism)
BI ………………… base in (prism)
BID ………………… twice a day
BLP ………………… bare light perception
BTL ………………… blink to light
BO ………………… base out (prism)
BRAO ………………… branch retinal artery occlusion
BRVO ………………… branch retinal vein occlusion
BU ………………… base up (prism)
CACG ………………… chronic angle closure glaucoma
CE ………………… cataract extraction
CF ………………… confrontational fields or count fingers
CL ………………… clear, contact lens
CLARE ………………… contact lens associated red eye
CRAO ………………… central retinal artery occlusion
CRVO ………………… central retinal vein occlusion
CS ………………… conjunctiva and sclera
CSME ………………… clinically significant macular edema
CSR ………………… central serous retinopathy
D ………………… diopters
DFE ………………… dilated fundus exam
DLK ………………… diffuse lamellar keratitis
DQ ………………… deep and quite
DR ………………… diabetic retinopathy
E ………………… esophophoria
E’ ………………… esophoria at near
EOG ………………… electro-oculogram
EOM ………………… extraocular movements
ERG ………………… electroretinogram
ERM ………………… epiretinal membrane
ET ………………… esotropia
E(T) ………………… intermittant esotropia
EXT ………………… external
FA ………………… fluorescein angiography
FC ………………… finger counting
FOL ………………… follicles
F/U ………………… followup
GL(S) ………………… glaucoma suspect
HE ………………… hard exudates
HM ………………… hand movement
HSV ………………… herpes simplex virus
HST ………………… horse shoe tear
HT ………………… hypertropia
I ………………… iris
IMHO ………………… in my humble opinion
IOL ………………… intraocular lens
IOOA ………………… inferior oblique overaction
IOP ………………… intraocular pressure
J1,J2 ………………… Jaeger (near vision scale J1+=20/20)
K ………………… cornea
KCN ………………… keratoconus
KPs ………………… keratic precipitates
L ………………… lens
LASIK ………………… laser in situ keratomileusis
LOL ………………… laugh out loud
LP ………………… light perception
LPI ………………… laser peripheral iridotomy
LL ………………… lids and lacrimation
LLL ………………… left lower lid
LUL ………………… left upper lid
MA ………………… microaneurysms
MP ………………… membrane peel
NI ………………… no improvement
NLP ………………… no light perception
NPDR ………………… non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
NSC ………………… nuclear sclerotic cataract
NV ………………… neovascularization
NVA ………………… neovascularization of the angle
NVD ………………… neovascularization of the disk
NVE ………………… neovascularization elsewhere
NVG ………………… neovascularization glaucoma
NVI ………………… neovascularization of iris
NFL ………………… nerve fiber layer
OD ………………… oculus dexter (the right eye)
ONH ………………… optic nerve head
OS ………………… oculus sinister (the left eye)
OU ………………… oculus uterque (both eyes)
P ………………… pupils
Pap ………………… papillae
PAS ………………… peripheral anterior synechiae
PCIOL ………………… posterior chamber intraocular lens
PCO ………………… posterior capsular opacification
PD ………………… pupillary distance
PDR ………………… proliferative diabetic retinopathy
PED ………………… pigment epithelial detachment
PED ………………… persistent epithelial defect
PEE ………………… punctate epithelial erosion
PEK ………………… punctate epithelial keratopathy
PERRLA ………………… pupils equally round and reactive to light and accommodation
PH ………………… pinhole
PHNI ………………… pinhole no improvement
PHPV ………………… persistent hyperplastic of primary vitreous
PI ………………… peripheral iridotomy
PK ………………… Penetrating keratoplasty (corneal xpl)
POAG ………………… primary open angle glaucoma
PPV ………………… pars plana vitrectomy
PRP ………………… panretinal photocoagulation
PSC ………………… posterior subcapsular cataract
PTC ………………… pseudotumor cerebri
PVD ………………… posterior vitreous detachment
PVR ………………… proliferative vitreoretinopathy
PXS/PXF ………………… pseudoexfoliation syndrome
QAM ………………… morning
QD ………………… once a day
QHS ………………… nighttime or bedtime
QID ………………… four times a day
RAPD ………………… relative afferent papillary defect
RD ………………… retinal detachment
ROFL ………………… roll on floor laughing
RLL ………………… right lower lid
ROP ………………… retinopathy of prematurity
RP ………………… retinitis pigmentosa
RPE ………………… retinal pigment epithelium
RUL ………………… right upper lid
Rx ………………… prescription
Sc ………………… sans correction (no glasses)
SCH ………………… subconjunctival hemorrhage
SLE ………………… slit-lamp exam
SLK ………………… superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis
SOOA ………………… superior oblique overaction
SPK ………………… superficial punctate keratopathy
SRF ………………… subretinal fluid
Sph ………………… spherical lens
T ………………… pressure
Tap ………………… pressure (applination)
TID ………………… three times a day
Tono ………………… pressure (tonopen)
V or Va ………………… vision or visual acuity
Vcc ………………… vision (with correction)
VEP ………………… visual evoked potential
Vsc ………………… vision (sans correction)
VH ………………… vitreous hemorrhage
Vit ………………… vitreous
VMT ………………… vitreo macular traction
W&Q ………………… white and quite
WNL ………………… within normal limits
XOXO ………………… hugs and kisses
XT ………………… exotropia
X(T) ………………… intermittant exotropia
Handy list of ophthalmology / Optometry acronyms / abbreviations. These can be tricky for those not familiar with eye care.
Good Job.
I conduct national seminars on coding, documentaion and billing for eyecare (optometry and ophthalmology.
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A good list- here’s a few more:
DFE- dilated fundus exam
E(T)- intermittant esotropia
X(T)’- intermittant exotropia at near
E – esophoria
E’ – esophoria at near
You can probably extrapolate the rest of the basic strabismus ones. Others in strabismus:
SOOA – superior oblique overaction
IOOA – inferior oblique overaction
And the basic slit lamp ones:
F&R – flat and round (iris)
SPK – superficial punctate keratopathy
And finally:
PTC- pseudotumor cerebri (I don’t know what is used by those who call it idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
PCIOL -posterior chamber intraocular lens
ACIOL -anterior chamber intraocular lens
I’ll write up more as they come to mind!
Do you know what POW2 stands for?
Thanks Emily,
Some of those I forgot to add. Others, like “F&R” I’ve never seen used before.
Hello..
here is some more add Them…
NFI- No further improvement.
XOT- Exotropia.
XOP- Exophoria.
SOT- Esotropia.
SOP- Esophoria.
IPD- Interpupillary Distance.
NCD- Near convergence distance.
MSC OD wat it is mean?
MSc/OD
MSC
Master of Science Program
OD
Doctor of Optometry Program
Not sure … could be “NSC OD” which could be “Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract of the Right Eye”
what is IOLI & IOL?
EDITOR: Well, IOL is IntraOcular Lens. I’m not sure what IOLI could mean.
IntraOcular Lens Implant
Intraocular Lens Implant
I want surgical eye lenses detiles & rates.
additional
kk- kryptok
What is the PERRL and Rx abbreviations mean?
PERRL = Pupils Equally Round and Reactive to Light
Rx = Prescription
Anyone know what DMC would be an abbreviation for?
I just found your website and I am in LOVE. I am an Optician learning to become an Ophthamolic Tech and this website is extremely useful, and fun.
I was wondering if you have a video on how to use a phoropter, as I am now moving in to this.
Thanks,
Jamie
what does btl mean when given for uncorrected acuity for an infant
BTL must mean “blink to light”
For putting drops in my eyes my drs notes read:
BID (i think means twice a day).
QID (maybe 4 times a day) and
TID? And there are probably more I’ll come across.
Do you know where I can find out what these mean?
Also IO=Intra Ocular
Thanks for your list, very helpful!
PEK, Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy
and for judith, TID is three times daily.
good list!
To correct someone who said PERRL, I’ve never heard that one but I working as an EMT we use PEARL – Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light.
In eye care we tend to use PERRL, sometimes PERRLA where the A is Accomodation. The first R is Round, which is nice to know.
BID=twice per day
QID=four times per day
TID=three times per day
QHS=nighttime/bedtime
QAM=morning
IOLI means intraocular lens implantation
PERRLA/ PERRL is an accepted medical/ nursing abbreviation for “Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light Accomodation.”
I’ve seen it written as Dan stated above, as well (PEARL).
Yikes. Be careful with:
QD – every day, or once a day – Latin, quaque die
QID – 4 times a day – Latin, quater in die
These are not recommended because of the obvious risk of the potentially dangerous confusion that could result in a once-a-day medication being given 4 times a day.
English is better.
Very useful. Thanks!
MSICS means??
Love this resource. I’m and RN and I start a new job in an ophthalmology office next month. It is a big switch going from Cardiac to eyes…this is a great prep for getting familiar and feeling less like a fish out of water. Thanks!
What is the CPT procedure code for “K’s”?
What is the CPT procedure code for Orb scan?
TLE, anyone?
few more to the list
CHA:Compound hyperopia and astigmatism
CHAP:Compound hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia
CHMP:Compound hyperopia, myopia, and presbyopia
CMA:Compound myopia, astigmatism
CMAP:Compound myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia
you can check my list here
http://happymedicalcoders.blogspot.com/2010/11/opthalmology-abbreviations.html
My job is reading charts, and opthalmology charts are one of the hardest.
does anyone know what a recrurrent SCH is?
Sub conjuctival hemourage
subconjunctival hemorrhage
what does PIR stand for
BL = both lids
thank you all 🙂 i’ve made my own Big list 😀
like i said, i’ve made a biger one:)
the whole list u can find in here: terra-ophthalmica.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post_15.html
Could you tell me what the abbreviation VMT is?
vitreomacular traction
Vitreo Macular traction
PECLE?
tping?
for Don Odell ….
SCH – sub conjunctival hemorrhage
I am in MedTrans, kindly help me to find the meaning of the acronyms/med. terms in Ophtha. The following are:
1. AC 4/4 –
2. BIO –
3. ONH –
4. CLARE –
5. CLPU –
6. CLAPC –
7. Gutt/g
I deeply appreciate your help. Thanks a lot.
CLPU – contact lens related peripheral ulcerL
For Lalaine:
1. Probably Anterior Chamber angle open in all quadrants (not seen this written like this though)
2. Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
3. Optic nerve head
4. Contact Lens Associated Red Eye
5. Not sure
6. Contact Lens Associated Papilliary Conjuctivitis
7. Gutt or g means (eye)drop
ONH could also be Optic Nerve Hyoplasia
Thanks for the wonderful help. Just starting typing at home and am used to all kinds of medical terminology, all except ophthalmology…go figure. Will make this site a favourite.
Do you know what ‘PECLE OD’ stands for?
irf=intraretinal fluid
what is FN in optometry?what is DLK IN OPTOMETRY?
another possibility for SCH: suprachoroidal hemorrhage
does anyone know “sps” – referring to conjunctiva/sclera?
Superficial punctate staining. It’s commonly referred to SPK (for superficial punctate keratitis).
Why are LOL, ROFL, and XOXO on here?? o_O I would love it if a Dr put ROFL on his/her note!
What does PECLE stand for?
What is (what looks like) Scedema, left eye OR Scodoma, left eye?
Shelly, Scodoma is probably SCOTOMA= a blind spot.
Thank you so much for this much needed information. I am currently in school for medical transcriptionist/editor and this is like a goldmine. Thank you so much!
What is SND OU?
Eye Coder at Denver Health- Is a YAG PI the same as an LPI? I am thinking the YAG is a peripheral Iridotomy done with a YAG laser and the LPI is a general term for Laser peripheral Iridectomy and both code to CPT 66761. Am I right???
What is HST? (not higher surgical training)
Come across this in the fundoscope diagram.
What is CC/USUM and UCUSUM on acuity -best correction Distance?
Reviewing an ophtho note for a patient with MS with prior episodes of optic neuritis.
OHN (optic nerve head)s with stable increased COR.
What is COR?
Thanks!
What does N mean
What is a VOC measurement?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
CuSM – Meaning of ophthalmology abbreviation?
Thanks.
Does anyone know what CMR is? It almost looks like it has refractive numbers and visual acuity after it.
Thanks.
CMR is cycloplegic manifest refraction
cusm = central, unsteady, and
maintained
HST is horse shoe tear
What does abbreviation PC LI OU stand for? I can get the PC and the OU, but confused on the LI…….
Laser Iridotomy or Iridectomy
Reviewing chart-
Gl(s)
NS on DES
Help!
what does pk mean/ in my chart ts isay s/p/ pk od
PK = Penetrating Keratoplasty (another way of saying corneal transplant)
what is the meaning of the following abbreviation:
Diagnosis: CS encircled M OD
Operation performed: ECCE with PC IO/OD
Thank you in advance 🙂
Looking for information on IRMA. What does it stand for?
Intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (IRMA) are shunt vessels and appear as abnormal branching or dilation of existing blood vessels (capillaries) within the retina that act to supply areas of non-perfusion in diabetic retinopathy.
I found out that BD + Base Down, and BU = Base Up in regards to prism.
Very helpful … Thank you, ALL
We need someone to come up with an app for Opthalmic techs for all these terms and abbreviations. Anyone suggest an app they have found?
http://www.medicabbreviations.com
Hi!
Thanks a lot for this wonderful and helpful site!!
The only abbreviation (if it is one)I am still missing is f/u, which is used immediately before what seems to be the name of the condition (“chronic ant uveitis”).
Does anybody know what it means?
Again, thank you very muchfor your help.
Regards,
Prof. Maria Cristina Vignolo
To the best of my knowledge f/u means follow up.
hi whats the meaning of EOR? ..thank you
EOR = error of refraction
what does pece iol stand for ?
Love thé XOXO . Very cute 🙂
What does x(t) mean ?
Here is another one I run across “FC” finger count. English would be nice…
Does anyone know what the following abbreviations stand for? I saw these in an ophthalmologist/optometrist report.
1. NCT
2. CS trace
3 NS trace
4. NFL (this can’t mean National Football League)
5. c/l h/v
6. CSME
7. LDFE
8. CMA (this can’t mean Chinese Martial Arts)
Does anyone know the symbol + with a circle around it?
Primary doc referral slip for ophthalmologist says HX & BS and
EO POOLE. Can any one decifer this please
Editor: I would have guessed:
Hx: history
BS: blood sugar?
EO: possibly they meant EOM (extra ocular movements)
POOLE: they may have meant PERRLA (pupils equally round reactive to light and accommodation)
EO and POOLE are not abbreviations used in ophthalmology, at least not in my experience practicing in the us. PERRLA is very commonly used by non-eye doctors.
georg,
these could be some:
1. NCT – we use it for non-contact IOP measuring methods;
2. CS trace -regarding natural lens – cortical sclerosis;
3 NS trace – nuclear sclerosis;
4. NFL (this can’t mean National Football League)-(retinal) nerve fiber layer
5. c/l h/v =maybe contact lens hard wearer (I’m not sure)
6. CSME -clinically significant macular edema.
Dear admin – your webpage is wonderful!!!
What is the meaning of OD 4×4….OS 4×4.
Thanks,
Alex
Is this list of abbreviations accepted by the Joint Commission International Accreditations standards for hospitals?? Please let me know.
under EOM what does FESA stand for?
I am looking at a note that says “V. Mild BOR-OS”
I’m not sure what BOR stands for……any ideas?
Thanks
Could it be BDR? That would be mild background diabetic retinopathy.
Am doing a research paper on Abbreviations. Each discipline has its own with little overlap. This is a most enlightening list. Am also an RN with little experience in opthalmology. Thank you.
I have been seeing a specialist for a corneal ulcer. (Today he said it has resolved!) but I noticed that each time he looks in my eye he says ‘deep and quiet’. What does that mean?
Great list most of what I need.
As a translator (English /Arabic vice versa ), I found this abbreviation package extremely useful ; and can honesly claim that it is almost exhasutiv as far as I view it in my capacity as a wise ordinary user , not – ofcourse- an eye specialist- ophthalmolgist. I am really thankful to you for this greaIt help to me for discharging my job.
Wishing you good luck and continued success.
What is the meaning of NVCH.
What does “DMC” mean in ophthalmological terms? Thanks!
What do BB , EL, SOI mean?
EL means ENDOLASER
SOI – SILICONE OIL INJECTION
THESE TERMS ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TREATMENT MODALITIES OF RETINAL DETACHMENT
DR. MARTIAL, MD HOM. MED.
HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, PUDUCHERRY
NVCH, could that be neovascualrization of the choroid (also NVC)
IRMA – intra-retinal microvascular abnormality (anastamosis?)
What does NAD means ? I know it is something related to no abnormalities found .
NAD = “no acute distress”
Another one I’ve seen: DVA = Distance Visual acuity
GREAT SITE!!! ~ 17 year veteran of the ophthalmic world
These 2 were used by my 1st employer, a cataract surgeon:
AOOW = Almost Out Of the Woods
DRTB = Don’t Rock The Boat
And some actual eye abbreviations to add…
DOB = Date of Birth
PC-IOL = Presbyopia Correcting IOL
BCVA = Best corrected visual acuity
NV = Near Vision
DV = Distance or Driving Vision
p = (lower case P with a line/dash over it) = post or after
c = (lower case c with a line over it)= with
s = (lower case s with a line over it)= without
PRN = as needed
Tx = Treatment
PD = pupillary distance
OCT = Optical coherence tomography
VF = Visual Field
RT = return (appointment term – RT 2 wk VF)
DAW = dispense as written (no generic)
GPC = Giant Pappilary Conjunctivitis
Dx = Diagnosis
CC = Chief complaint
Bx = Biopsy
Sx = Surgery
ASC = Ambulatory surgery center
W/I = work-in (worked into the schedule, no appointment)
SD W/I = Same day work-in
c/o = Complains of
Pt = Patient
CVI = Certification of vision impairment (for disability, legally blind status, qualification for discount, etc.)
H&P = History & physican
AAO = American Academy of Ophthalmology
AOA = American Opt0metric Association
COA = Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
COT = Certified Ophthalmic Technician
COMT = Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician
COE = Certified Ophthalmic Executive
CRA = Certified Retinal Angiographer
OCS = Ophthalmic Coding Specialist
NCLEC = National Contact Lens Examiners Certified
ABOC = American Board of Opticianry Certified
Then there’s text-speak used by staff…
OMW = on my way
DOTW = Doctor on the way
LTB = Left the building (can be used to tell your location, or precede with D for Doctor) Originated from “Elvis has left the building”
2PW, 3PW, etc… = 2 patient warning, 3 patient warning (used to tell someone how soon doctor will be done…let optical know when they can expect to leave, let manager know how soon they can start a meeting, telling doctor’s spouse how soon to pick them up for dinner, etc.)
FDMV = Failed DMV – to alert Tech or Doc patient may want form (despite declining at front) or prepare for decreased vision
Abbreviations used in eye-related list-serves:
IMHO = In my humble opinion
YMMV = Your mileage may vary
TTYL = talk to ya later
NSFW = Not safe for work
BTW = By the way
TY / Thx = Thank you / thanks
NP / YW = No problem / You’re welcome
IDK = I don’t know
WTG = Way to go
Back to the grind (should that be BTTG??) I’ll leave you wonderful people with…
TYVM (thank you very much)
(✿◠‿◠)
Now I’m inspired to Google for more …darn it! What can ya do? (॓॔)
Tons of eye terms:
eyeglossary.net
AAO’s young ophthalmologist abbreviation list:
http://www.aao.org/yo/newsletter/201103/article02.cfm
For recurrent SCH – recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhage;
1. CS trace – cortical spoking – trace (grading)
2. NS trace – nuclear sclerotic (cataract)
3. NFL (this can’t mean National Football League)- nerve fiber layer
4. CSME – I see this one all the time as CME – cystoid macular edema
6. LDFE – last dilated fundus exam
What is the meaning of OD 4×4….OS 4×4.
This is the size of the optic nerve both horizontal and vertical.
Hi, I am translating an ophthalmological text and I have found: o.d. nvf .
o.d. is: right eye but what is nvf?? Waiting for your answer, Rose
I’m guessing “normal visual field.”
Thanks, but what about “neovascularization at the fundus” ?? (I am just a translator and not an ophthalmologist):):)
the whole text looks as follows:
Diagnoses:
Cat. cong. o.u. (congenital cataract of the right eye)
Visual acuity and ocular pressure
At admission:
o.d. (right eye)
nvf (neovascularization at the fundus)
o.s. (left eye)
nvf (neovascularization at the fundus)
At discharge
o.d. (right eye)
paying attention to light
o.s. (left eye)
paying attention to light
An operation was performed: extraction of crystalline lens of both sides.
Hmm … maybe. It could also mean:
NVF: No view of fundus (makes sense if there is a cataract)
NVF: No visual function
Good luck!
*snort* ROFL
Our abbreviation list spans 13 pages. Of course this includes things specific to our short cuts, like CPM (continue present meds) and ccc (call with change).
DES than PT advised not sure. Reading another md chart
DES ?
DES is likely Dry Eye Syndrome. PT might actually be PI (peripheral iridotomy).
What is the ICD 9 code for a PIOL?
In our clinic Pt is “patient”. Using the context of “Pt advised”, I am guessing that’s what they mean!
what does the DES stand for?
DES = Dry Eye Syndrome
You can buy “The Ophthalmology Word Book” published by F.A. Davis Publishing Company. I think you can order on Amazon, also.
what do you mean by V,BB,EL,SOI?
what does CX A& R mean in the Plan area of the office visit
What does AFX and W/A mean if the office visit notes
Pam, here are my guesses:
CX: cyclorefraction
A&R: autorefraction
AFX: also probably autorefraction
W/A: unsure
Under the distance category, I see with a pl or a pe. What is this?
First thank you for how quickly you got back to me on my last question. I have a couple more:
DES
SRFOD
RBA
and you said no idea what W/A stands for??
I see that DES means Dry eye syndrome…
Pam,
RBA is most likely Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives (discussion pre surgery)
SRFOD = Subretinal Fluid OD? My educated guess is that there should be a space between SRF and OD.
This is what we use at our clinic 🙂
Anyone seen IMSC in relation to macula problems?
Brandy thank you for your help.
I have one last one (hoepfully)
“start w/c’s”
ok not just one more, have a couple more
does VT with DR so and so, mean Visit with Dr so and so?
and what does CL mean when used in sentence “consider tinted CL”
I ENJOYD LOOKING THROUGH YOUR LIST IT WAS ENLIGHTENING
Am an optometry student..so this is very useful to me..
Here are some terms… RAPD-Relative afferent pupillary defect, TAPD- Total afferent pathway defect, SITA-Swedish interactive threshold algorithm.
Debate has come up at our office. Is CAT appropriate abbreviation for a cataract. I use it only in assessment portion of patient chart. On lens exam we specify NS, Cortical or PSC etc., so it is well documented there. One of our other scribes can’t help but think of the fuzzy animal.
What does acronym RNSL mean?
TNO dot test ….what is the full form of TNO ?
Ever hear of a condition (and this is how it was relayed to me)called Pill-cut Vision; secondary to, or as a residual from a CVA/Thalmic stroke.
Anyone know what AT’s means
Dr said AT’s PRN and its under plan…
Thanks
AT = Artificial Tears
s with bar on top = ‘without’?
c with bar on top = ‘with’?
I need some clarification .. if anyone can help please… Im new to this type of specialty and im trying to figure out what to bill if this is showing for Cataracts.. OS: 2+NS, trace PSC OD: 2+NS…. Would I bill both as 366.16 or do I consider the PSC and bill one each??
What does ONH of 0.3 mean?
What does LOL (not laugh out loud…) stand for in a binocular vision test measuring a patient’s horizontal vergence ranges? It is supposed to be some sort of target that the patient focuses on, but I do not know exactly what that is.
Never mind… I think it is Line of Letters.
What does NSC2 mean for my OS Lens?
Please clarify this abbreviation in EYE:POAGS
You have been very helpful to me advancing in the Optometrist office I work in. When I search the internet for answers to my questions, I am led to you. I enjoy your humor also, IMHO & LOL on the abbreviation list, hilarious.
I asked what FESA stood for 2 yrs. ago (4/29/2013 to be exact)… I found out the answer today…sad I know… anyway FESA= Full Extensive Smooth and Accurate…
Can any suggest what AFT indicates. My summary from exam yesterday says: recommend AFT especially OD. I get the right eye but the doc said nothing abt AFT and I hate calling to ask if it’s something I should know.
What does FESA stand for?
Hi! I noticed my doctor writing the following in his notepad after my checkup. Could someone please explain me in simple terms what it means?
1. Left Eye: f 6/6
2. Right Eye: r 6/6
3. Fundus (N)
What is the squiggle before visual acuity of 20/800, etc.
Diagnosis:Amblyiopia, SOOA (superior oblique overaction) with DHH(T). What is DHH(T)??
TTNL?
Source: TTNL: Pt does not wish to be touched today
what do IOL mean?
In my last optometry exam notes the Dr. wrote “RE c P” under “asessment” section. The exact notation was as follows:
Assessment:
1. DES due to lagophthalmos OU
2. RE c P
I know what #1 means, but not #2. Any suggestions?
What does LRI mean? Thank you for helping me know what BCVA and OD/OS2 means. And did you say what monofocal IOL means? And, actually, what does the 2 in the above initials indicate? Thanks for your help.
I’ve been seeing a lot of SRNVM lately. What does it stand for?
What could GOA mean as in the following passage:
Return to see me in six weeks. GOA, Comp exam, Refraction, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos scheduled.
Thank you!
In the section of the record for the ophthalmoscopy exam, there are two open sections for right and left (which I think is the place where the doctor can draw a picture of the eye) and in each, the doctor has written “III”. What does the “III” refer to?
Hi Could someone tell me what does MEWD stands for? It is on an eye test result from ophthalmologist. Thanks
cant fin POW and CEIOL
Fabulous site, so very helpful! Thank you.
What does CSM stand for? I saw that CSME is clinically significant Macular edema. But, the doctor just wrote CSM.
Thank you.
LTG, please! e.g., LTG suspect OU based on slight cupping (from glaucoma screening). Thanks!
Fabulous site, so very helpful! Thank you.
What does CSM stand for? I saw that CSME is clinically significant Macular edema. But, the doctor just wrote CSM.
Thank you.
What is FFA and ICG something to do with angiograms
More power to you sir.A student of college of health technology,Calabar.Department of dispensing opticianry.
Good Morning,
what does CP and MCP mean?
I keep reading reports from an ophthalmologist outside my hospital system that say:
DM (sc with line over both) BDR.
I know what DM, BDR, s w/line, c/with line mean.
But was could sc w/line mean?
and it is never cs/line…
CSM = Central, Steady, Maintained
LRI – Limbal Relaxing Incision
sc = without correction (I assume this was a documentation mistake)
FFA = I am not sure. We use FA for Fluorescein Angiography, and FAF for Fundus AutoFluoresence… so..
ICG = Indofyanine Green angiography
CE IOL = Cataract Extraction with insertion of Intraocular Lens
We use the following abbreviation NBDR which is supposed to mean non background diabetic retinopathy.
I can not find this abbreviation when googling.
Is this an acceptable abbreviation?
Would this mean the patient has diabetic retinopathy?
I would think it means that there is NO diabetic retinopathy.
Please help clear this issue up for me!!
Thank you
Lena,
In my opinion NBDR is confusing… NPDR is non proliferative diabetic retinopathy, so doing NBDR can get confused with that.
No BDR (or No DR) is how we describe it.. of course, as long as you have an abbreviation list that is kept somewhere in your office you can use whatever abbreviations you want. It just has to be listed so it will stand up in an audit.
Hope this helps.
Can anyone advise what ‘RE’ stands for?
Used in a notes entry “good VA with some improvement in RE with ph. Requires glasses to improve VA in RE”..
good visual acuity with some improvement in …..?
Many thanks
my doctor wrote long d/w pt r/b/a and options….what is r/b/a?
Looking for some help to interpret SLE and Fundus exam results for Hedis purposes. What does Fundus OU I.O. mean please? Thanks for the help!
What does PF,PF down,MRD 1&2 means ? How will the documentatio for Confrontational visual field testing be given in a physician record? am auditing for a optho physician…
Please, kindly anyone help me out for my query…
What does MUDES stand for?
Love this site! It is so helpful! I have a history that states LEE >5yrs. I know its “more than five years” but what is LEE? Thanks!
This list has been very helpful. Thank you.
What’s DOV
Thankyou so much, the posts on this site helped me work thru the maze of a report in regards to my husband, we now have a better grasp on his situation…I will be recommending this site to friends in similar situations..as alway information is power,but if you can’t decipher it then it’s futile..
What does GAT stand for?
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry
does anyone know what CL-S means?
Read a lot of the abbreviations etc. Still don’t understand what the Doctors are saying. When do Doctors communicate so that a patient can really understand what they are trying to say? I understand it is hard to speak in plain english but it would help us who are NOT Doctors.
STP ( soft to palpation) to put that pressure is ok by touch in case you can’t take it by other existing means.
The opposite of STP. what would it be then? in case the eye is not soft.
Thanks