Documenting the Preliminary Exams

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Pre-Screening

The Prescreening - OPH template is designed to retrieve readings from test equipment through implemented interfaces. Retrieved findings are brought into the exam data fields of the Prescreening - OPH template and are shared to the data fields of corresponding exams on other templates. Exam sections on the Prescreening - OPH template include the following: Lensometry Autorefractor Keratometer Phoropter Glare/Contrast Vergence measurement Glasses prescription After all readings have been captured from the various instruments, continue to the Prelim Exam - OPH template to review findings and document preliminary Ophthalmology exams. The following shows page one of the Prescreening - OPH template. oph prescreening template Importing Data from Marco Connect Interfaced Devices Marco Connect interfaced devices enable you to import data from Ophthalmic devices to the Prescreening - OPH template. Import Data from Optical Studies Module How to import exam readings from a Marco Connect interfaced

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Pachymetry Exam

The Pachymetry panel displays current and previous encounter exam findings. You can view a history of Pachymetry exam findings on the Oph EyeTech History template by selecting the Historical Pachymetry link. pachymetry data The Pachymetry panel can be found on the following templates: Prelim Exam – OPH – used for technician workflow Provider – OPH – used for provider workflow Oph EyeTech – used for documenting technician exam findings; displays historical data Testing - Oph – used for documenting additional diagnostic studies and tests that can be performed by either technicians or providers, such as Pachymetry pachymetry You can document Pachymetry findings on the Testing - OPH template. The Eye TechExam template. Pachymetry measures the thickness of the cornea. Single peripheral pachymetry fields for OD and OS values used in previous versions are replaced with new fields so that values can be documented for each quadrant: Superior-temporal, Inferior-temporal, Superior-nasal, and Infe

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IOP Exam

On the Prelim Exam - OPH and Provider - OPH templates, the IOP section displays current encounter exam findings, as well as findings for the last five encounters. iop panel data On the Oph EyeTech template, the IOP panel is used to document exam details and findings and displays historical exam findings in the grid. IOP measurements can be entered in mm Hg and/or Kilopascals (kPa). IOP measurements documented for an encounter can be compared to baseline values to determine the percentage of reduction in IOP for the patient. iop panel The Intraocular Pressure (IOP) panel appears on multiple templates, including. Home Page - OPH - is used to display historical data Prelim Exam – OPH–is used for technician workflow Oph EyeTech– is used when documenting technician exam findings; displays historical data Postoperative Exam - OPH- is used when documenting postoperative exams after Ophthalmology procedures Note: On the Provider – OPH template, the IOP exam is located on the Physical Exam pane

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Physical Exams (Technicians/Assistants)

The exam links listed in the Physical Exam panel depend on whether the panel is on the Prelim Exam - OPH template or the Provider - OPH template. On the Prelim Exam - OPH template (seen as the Prelim Exam tab), the Physical Exam panel includes only exams performed by the technician or assistant, which are later reviewed and updated by the provider. On the Provider - OPH template (seen as the Provider tab), the Physical Exam panel includes additional exams that are only performed by the provider. The Physical Exam panel on the Prelim Exam - OPH template. Documented exam findings appear in separate grids for the right eye OD and the left eye OS. Abnormal findings are indicated with an exclamation mark ! in the grids. The Refresh button causes new or updated exam findings entered on the panel to appear in the grids. Physical exam findings can be documented directly on the panel or you can document a more detailed exam on the corresponding detailed exam template. Detailed exam templates op

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Keratometry Exam

The Keratometry panel displays current encounter exam findings, as well as findings for the last five encounters, in separate grids for OD and OS on the Prelim Exam - OPH and Provider - OPH templates. keratometry panel data The Keratometry panel can be found on multiple templates, including. Prelim Exam – OPH – used for technician workflow Provider – OPH – used for provider workflow Oph EyeTech – used for documenting technician exam findings The Historical Keratometry grid in the Keratometry link opens Eye Oph Eyetech template, where you can view a history of keratometry exams and findings. Keratometry exam findings are documented on the Oph Eyetech template. keratometry panel Keratometry measures the curvature of the cornea. For Keratometry fields with a blue arrow to the right, you can click the field and enter the data or click the blue arrow and select values from the lists or onscreen numeric keypads that open for the field. Document Auto-Keratometry Findings Document Simulated Ke

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Lensometry/Refraction Exams

The Lensometry/Refraction panel or section displays current encounter exam findings, as well as findings for the last five encounters, in separate grids for OD and OS on the Prelim Exam - OPH and Provider - OPH tab templates. lensometry refraction panel data The Lensometry/Refraction panel is found on multiple templates, including: Home Page - OPH– displays historical data Prelim Exam – OPH – used for technician workflow Provider – OPH – used for provider workflow Oph EyeTech – used for documenting preliminary exam findings Lensometry and refraction findings are documented on the Oph EyeTech template on the Lensometry/Refraction panel. The Oph EyeTech template opens when you click the Add button. lensometry refraction panel For Lensometry and refraction findings fields with a blue arrow to the right, you can click the field and type in data using free text or click the blue arrow and select values from the lists or onscreen numeric keypads that open for the field. Enter values for one

Documenting the Preliminary Exams

Recommendations

Pre-Screening

Pachymetry Exam

IOP Exam

Physical Exams (Technicians/Assistants)

Keratometry Exam

Lensometry/Refraction Exams

Pre-Screening

Pachymetry Exam

IOP Exam

Physical Exams (Technicians/Assistants)

Keratometry Exam

Lensometry/Refraction Exams