Ophthalmic Abbreviations Flashcards
Patient
Px/Pt
Prescription/Spectacles
Rx
Chief Complaint
CC
Reason for Visit
RFV
Distance Vision
DV
Near Vision
NV
RE
OD
LE
OS
OD stands for
Oculus Dexter
OS stands for
Oculus Sinister
BE
OU
With
c̅ with overbar
Without
s̅ with overbar
1 day
1/7
1 week
1/52
1 month
1/12
Horizontal
H
Vertical
V
Increase/Decrease
↑↓
Okay
OK or ✓
Last Eye Examination
LEE
Symptoms
Sxs
Contact Lenses
CLs
Ocular History
OH
Family Medical History
FMH
Family Ocular History
FOH
High Blood Pressure
HBP
Diabetes Mellitus
DM
Cerebrovascular Accident
CVA
Another term for CVA?
Stroke
Medical term for CVA?
Stroke
Cataract
Cat
Age-related Macular Degeneration
AMD/ARMD
Medication
Meds
Ointment
Ung
Drops
Gutt
Once-daily/Everyday
O.d
Twice daily
B.i.d
Thrice daily
T.i.d
Four times a day
Q.i.d
When needed
P.r.n
Every hour
Q.h
History - Case History
Hx
As before
U.a
As directed
Ut dict
Not Applicable
N/A
No Answer
NA
Before a Meal
A.c
At Bedtime
H.s
After Meal
P.c
Oral Adminsteration
P.o