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chp11 abbrv
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AD | right ear (Latin auris dextra) |
| O.S. | left eye (Latin oculus sinister) |
| ARMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| Oint | ointment |
| AS | left ear (Latin auris sinistra) |
| OM | otitis media |
| As. | astigmatism |
| OU | each eye (Latin oculus uterque) |
| AU | each ear (Latin auris uterque) |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| b.i.d. | twice per day (Latin bis in die) |
| phaco | phacoemulsification |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| PO, p.o. | by mouth (Latin per os) |
| CPOA | certified paraoptometric assistant |
| Pr | presbyopia |
| Gtt, gtt | drops |
| q.i.d. | four times per day (Latin quater in die) |
| hs | half strength, bedtime (Latin hora somni) |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Hy | hyperopia |
| t.i.d. | three times per day (Latin ter in die) |
| LASIK | laser in situ keratotomy |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| My | myopia |
| VA | visual acuity |
| OD, O.D. | right eye (Latin oculus dexter), Doctor of Optometry |
| Vf | visual field |