Eye Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ARMD
A
age-related macular degeneration
2
Q
ECCE
A
extracapsular cataract extraction
3
Q
ICCE
A
intracapsular cataract extraction
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 (ocular dexter), dangerous abbreviation
8
Q
OS
A
left eye (oculus sinister), dangerous abbreviation
9
Q
OU
A
both eyes (oculus uterque), dangerous abbreviation
10
Q
PERRA
A
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
11
Q
PRK
A
photorefractive keratectomy
12
Q
YAG
A
yttrium-aluminum-garnet (laser)