Doctor Assistant Vocabulary

Abbreviations for Ophthalmologist assistant

Ant.C

Anterior Chamber - The front part of the eye between the cornea and the iris.

APD

Afferent Pupillary Defect - A condition where the pupil of one eye dilates instead of constricting when a light is shined into it.

b.i.d

Twice a day - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning two times a day.

C

With - Denotes being accompanied by or having something.

Caps

Capsules - Medication or supplements enclosed in a gelatin shell.

cc

With Correction - Refers to a visual acuity measurement with the aid of corrective lenses.

ccl

With contact lens - Indicates a condition or measurement while wearing contact lenses.

CF

Counts fingers - Visual acuity measurement where the patient can only count fingers but not see letters or shapes.

Conj

Conjunctivitis - Commonly known as pink eye, an inflammation of the outermost layer of the eye and inner surface of the eyelids.

D

Diopters - A unit of measurement for the refractive power of a lens.

Dbl

Double vision - Seeing two images of a single object, also known as diplopia.

Dc

Discontinued - Stopped or no longer in use.

DPAs

Diagnostic Pharmaceutical agents - Medications used to diagnose eye conditions.

DVA

Distance visual acuity - The clarity of vision at a specific distance.

EOM

Extra Ocular Motility - Refers to the movement of the eyes.

EP

Esophoria - A tendency for the eyes to turn inward.

Flsh/Flt

Flashes and floaters - Visual symptoms like flashing lights or dark spots in the vision.

Gtt

Drop - A liquid medication administered in the form of drops.

H

Hour - Unit of time measurement.

h.s.

At bedtime - Indicates the timing of taking medication or performing a task, meaning at bedtime.

H/A

Headaches - Pain or discomfort in the head or neck region.

HPI

History Present of illness - Information about the current health condition of a patient.

Hx

History - Past medical information or background.

K

Keratometry - Measurement of the curvature of the cornea.

L/L

lids and lashes - Refers to the eyelids and eyelashes.

LEE

Last Eye Exam - The most recent examination of the eyes.

LRx

Last prescription - The most recent prescription for medication or glasses.

NPA

Near point of accommodation - The closest point at which the eyes can focus clearly.

NVA

Near visual acuity - The clarity of vision at a close distance.

O.D.

Right eye - Abbreviation for the Latin term "oculus dexter," meaning the right eye.

O.S.

Left eye - Abbreviation for the Latin term "oculus sinister," meaning the left eye.

O.U.

Both eyes - Abbreviation for the Latin term "oculus uterque," meaning both eyes.

OTC

Over the counter - Medications or products that can be purchased without a prescription.

p.o.

By mouth - Indicates the route of administration for medication, meaning to be taken orally.

p.r.n.

As needed - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning as required.

PRA

Positive relative accommodation - A test to assess the ability of the eyes to focus on near objects.

Q

Every - Denotes the frequency of an action or task, meaning every.

Qd

Every day - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning once a day.

q.h.

Every hour - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning every hour.

Qhs

At night - Indicates the timing of taking medication or performing a task, meaning at night.

q.i.d.

Four times a day - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning four times a day.

q2h

Every 2 hours - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning every 2 hours.

q4h

Every 4 hours - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning every 4 hours.

qd

Every hour - Indicates the frequency of taking medication or performing a task, meaning every hour.

RTC

Return to Clinic - Advises the patient to come back for a follow-up appointment.

S

Without - Denotes the absence of something.

S/O

Subjective Objective - Ref

S/S

Signs of symptoms

Sc

Without correction

Stat

Immediately

t.i.d.

three times a day

TFC

to finger counting

TTN

To the nose

Ung

Ointment

VDT

Video display terminal

XP

Exphoria

NPC

Negative point of convergence

NRA

Negative relative accommodations