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Ophthamology Abbr
Common Ophthamology Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acc | accommodation |
| As, Ast | astigmatism |
| c.gl. | correction with glasses |
| cyl | cylindrical lens |
| D | diopter (less strenght) |
| ECCE | extracapsular cataract extraction |
| ICCE | intracapsular cataract cryoextraction |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis |
| MY | myopia |
| OD | right eye (oculus dexter), doctor of optometry |
| Ophth. | ophthamology |
| OS | left eye (oculus sinister) |
| OU | both eyes (oculus uterque) |
| PERRLA | puplis equal, round, react to light and accomodation |
| PRK | photo-refractive keratectomy |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RK | radical keratotomy |
| s.gl. | without correction or glasses |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VF | visual field |