Document Additional Notes
Enter additional notes in the
Additional Notes
panel.
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at the top of the template or select the
LV Exam
tab.
Additional notes are added to the grid.
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NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Document Visual Concerns
On the LV History - OPT template, go to the Visual Concerns panel. Enter the concerns for the following areas: Reading ADL's Mobility Educational Issues Leisure Activities Vocational Issues Parent topic: Low Vision History Template
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Record Low Vision Treatment History
In the Low Vision Treatment History panel, select Yes or No for the History of Use of Low Vision Devices. In the Current Devices field, enter the current low vision device that the patient is using. Select Yes or No for Prior Low Vision Evaluation. If Yes, enter the date in the When field and By Whom. Enter the Recommendation for Additional Referrals. Parent topic: Low Vision History Template
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Document Low Vision History
On the LV History - OPT template, go to the Low Vision History panel. If someone accompanies the patient, enter the details in the following fields: Accompanied by Relationship Enter Gradual or Sudden for the Type of Vision Loss. Enter No, Yes, or Unsure for the following: Fluctuations in Vision Issue with Glare Indoors Issue with Glare Outdoors Issue with Light/Dark Adaptation Current Sun Lenses Helpful Eye Pain/Discomfort Use of Eye Medication Enter a Description of Eye Condition. Click the date field to enter the Initial Onset of low vision. Select an option for the Preferred Eye. Enter the patient's living situation in the Current Living Situation field. Select Yes or No for Visual Hallucinations. Enter Comments. Parent topic: Low Vision History Template
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Document Low Vision Objective Notes
Enter your objective notes for the low vision exam in the field on the LV Objective Notes panel. Parent topic: Low Vision Exam
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Low Vision History Template
You can record and view a detailed history for patients with low vision on the Low Vision History - OPT template. The Historic HPI, Impression/Plan Summary, Goal Summary, and Devices Summary panels contain grids that display corresponding historical findings for return patients. In addition, you can document the following: Dilations and other medications Current optical prescription Social history Low vision treatment history Visual Concerns Document Low Vision History The Low Vision History panel on the LV History - OPT enables you to record the history of the patient's vision issues. Record Eye Dilation You can record the medication used for dilation and other medications administered to the patient during the visit. Document the Reason a Patient was Not Dilated You can record the reason why a patient was not dilated in the Dilation/Other Medication panel. Document Other Medications (Eye Drops) Administered to a Patient How to document eye drop medications administered to a patient.
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Update a Low Vision Device Entry
On the LV Devices - OPT template, expand the Devices panel. Select the device to modify in the grid. The device details fill the corresponding fields. Update the device details. Click Update. Parent topic: Record Low Vision Devices
