Low Vision Exam Visit

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Optometry Office Visit

You can document a standard office visit for Optometry by selecting the Office Visit visit type. Typically, the technician records the intake on the Intake - OPT template. In addition to documenting the reason for visit, reviewing the history summary, and entering today's review of systems and vital signs, the technician can document the following preliminary exams: Visual Acuity Lensometry/Auto Refraction Keratometry IOP Dilation and Other Medications The providers can then document additional testing and physical exam on the Skills/Motility - OPT and Provider - OPT templates. Optometry Technician Intake Workflow Optometry Provider Workflow Skills/Motility Template Parent topic: Optometry Specialty

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Low Vision Devices

You can document and 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. Goals and devices can be monitored and updated in future encounters. Create Goals for the Low Vision Patient You can create custom goals for the low vision patient on the LV Devices - OPT template. Record Low Vision Devices You can record the recommended low vision devices, acuity achieved, and skills for the patient on the LV Devices - OPT template. Summarize the Low Vision Exam Ophthalmic providers can write a brief summary of the exam, rehab notes, and education for low vision patients in the Summarization of Data panel. Parent topic: Low Vision Exam Visit

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Optometry Specialty

To better serve the Optometry market, the Optometry specialty has been added to the NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite. Practices with Optometrists may choose to document their technician and provider exams using this workflow as it is focused on eye care specific to this specialty. The following visit types are included for the Optometry specialty: Low Vision Exam Office Visit Post-Op Exam Well Vision Exam The optometry workflow is fully integrated into the ophthalmology workflow and Optical Management application, providing a seamless and efficient experience for all users. Optometry Office Visit Optometrists can document their standard office visit using the Office Visit visit type. Low Vision Exam Visit The Low Vision Exam visit type opens a seven tab workflow for the technician and provider. Parent topic: Using NextGen Ophthalmic Suite

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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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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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