Chapter 17 Abbreviations- Eye Flashcards
1
Q
ALT
A
argon laser trabeculoplasty
2
Q
AMD
A
age-related macular degeneration
3
Q
HEENT
A
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
4
Q
IOL
A
intraocular lens
5
Q
IOP
A
intraocular pressure
6
Q
LASIK
A
laser in situ keratomileusis
7
Q
OD
A
right eye
8
Q
OS
A
left eye
9
Q
OU
A
both eyes
10
Q
PERRLA
A
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
11
Q
PRK
A
photorefractive keratectomy- a laser beam flattens the top layer of the cornea to correct myopia
12
Q
VA
A
visual acuity
13
Q
VF
A
visual field
