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How to transcribe visual acuity results? - thismt


Posted: Jan 11, 2010

Not sure how to type this out properly.  Dictated is: "Visual acuity is 20 15 minus 1 OD  20 40 minus 1 OS without correction."

Now I know O D needs to be changed to right eye, but the numbered part has me hesitant.  Should it be 20/15 -1?  10-15, -1?  

I appreciate any insight.

THanks.

"Visual acuity is 20/15 minus 1 right eye, 20/40 minus 1 left eye, without correction." - eyes

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I've always done it 20/15 -1 right eye, 20/40 -2? nm - Just me

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Me also "Just me" - Bunion

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spelling out minus you may be acused of padding your line count. Jmho
I always thought that the -1, -2, plano (zero), -2.50, etc - Sunshine State MT
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were the prescription for eyeglasses strength according to the Snellen chart, measured in diopters, and were NEVER to be typed minus/plus but to use the (-) to (+) signs.


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