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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
.
Document Low Vision History
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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
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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
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.
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Low Vision Exam Visit
A new visit type, Low Vision Exam, enables Optometry practices to document the patient's low vision history, the complete low vision exam, and recommended low vision devices. When you select the Optometry specialty and the Low Vision Exam visit type, a seven-tab workflow opens and includes the following low vision-specific tabs: LV History LV Exam LV Devices After you have finished documenting the low vision exam details, you can complete the encounter documentation with the standard workflows for assessment and plan, submitting charges, and patient checkout. Low Vision History Template You can record a detailed history for patients with low vision on the Low Vision History - OPT template. Low Vision Exam Low Vision Devices Create a comprehensive, individual rehab plan for the low vision patient based on the patient's visual abilities, goals, and devices on the LV Devices - OPT template Parent topic: Optometry Specialty
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Optometry Template Set
The following lists the main templates used in the Optometry template set for Office Visit and Low Vision Exam visits. Template Name Used By Description Home Page - OPH Office Staff, Technician, and Provider Review and update previously documented patient information. You can make updates to general patient information and to the testing dates on the Health Monitor panel Intake – OPT Technician Document patient intake information Provider – OPT Provider Review and update patient information, preliminary exam findings, and document physical exams Skills/Motility - OPT Technician or Provider Document visual skills and motility testing Assessment/Plan – OPH Provider Document assessment, impression, and plan for the patient Finalize - OPH Provider Link procedures to diagnoses, review and update coding, and submit charges to billing Checkout Office Staff Complete the encounter by reviewing the patient plan and checking out the patient LV History Technician Record and review the patient's lo
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Low Vision Exam
The provider can document the exam for a low vision visit on the LV Exam - OPT template. You can review the testing performed by the technician and perform additional exams as needed. Enter Visual Acuity Findings Document an External Exam You can document the external exam of an eye in the External Exam panel. Document a Slit Lamp Exam Document a Posterior Exam Enter Cover Test Findings Enter Nystagmus Findings You can record findings associated with nystagmus in the Nystagmus panel. Record Color Vision Findings You can record color vision deficiencies in the Color Vision panel. Document Corneal Light Reflex Test Results You can enter your findings from the Corneal Light Reflex test in the Corneal Light Reflex Test panel. Record the Amsler Grid Test Results Document Contrast Sensitivity Test Findings Document Low Vision Objective Notes Optometry providers can document objective notes in the LV Objective Notes panel. Lensometry/Refraction Panel Parent topic: Low Vision Exam Visit
