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Chapter 6
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| OD | right eye - (latin oculus dexter) |
| OS | left eye - (latin oculus sinister) |
| OU | both eyes (latin oculus uterque) |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| VA | visual activity |
| VF | visual field |
| AD | right ear ( latin auris dextra) |
| AOM | acute otitis media |
| AS | left ear ( latin auris sinistra) |
| AU | both ears (latin auris utraque) |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, throat |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| OM | otitis media |
| TM | tympanic membrane |