Low Vision Devices

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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

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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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Create Goals for the Low Vision Patient

Optometrists can create goals for the low vision patients in the Goals panel of the LV Devices - OPT template. In the Goal panel, enter the Name of the goal. Add Notes related to the goal. Enter the date the goal was Added for the patient. Enter the Target date for the goal. Click Add to add the goal to the grid. Modify Low Vision Goals You can modify goals for the low vision patient on the LV Devices - OPT template. Mark a Low Vision Goal as Achieved You can document the date the low vision goal was achieved in the Goals panel. Remove a Low Vision Goal Parent topic: Low Vision Devices

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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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Record Low Vision Devices

Expand the Devices panel. Enter the Date the device was recommended to the patient and the Name of the device. Enter visual acuity in the VA field. Click VA Type to select from the following: Distance Near Occupational Intermediate Enter the Acuity Achieved, Skills, and Comments. Select Yes or No for Recommended to the Agency/Purchase. Click Add to add the device information to the grid. Update a Low Vision Device Entry Remove a Low Vision Device Entry Parent topic: Low Vision Devices

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Summarize the Low Vision Exam

Expand the Summarization of Data panel. Enter a Summarization of Exam Findings. Enter Rehab Notes. Enter Education for Parents/Agencies. Parent topic: Low Vision Devices

Low Vision Devices

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Low Vision Exam

Low Vision History Template

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Low Vision Exam Visit

Record Low Vision Devices

Summarize the Low Vision Exam