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Chap 6 Abbreviations
Abbreviations and Definition
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARMD | age-related mascular degeneration |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ear, nose and throat |
| IOL | Intraoscular lens |
| IOP | Intraoscular pressure |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| OD | right eye(from Latin- oculus dexter) |
| OS | left eye(from Latin- oculus sinister) |
| OU | both eyes(from Latin- oculus uterque) |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accomodation |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VF | visual field |
| AD | right ear (from Latin - auris dextra) |
| AOM | acute otitis media |
| AS | left ear (from Latin - auris sinistra) |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| ENT | eyes, nose and throat |
| Om | otitis media |
| TM | tympanic membrane |