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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
.
Record Low Vision Treatment History
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Enter the Current Vision Prescription
Go to the Current Rx panel. For the following types of vision prescriptions, indicate what the patient is currently using, if it is helpful, and the date it was last changed: Distance Near Intermediate Bifocal/Progressive 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 Additional Notes
Enter additional notes in the Additional Notes panel. Click Close at the top of the template or select the LV Exam tab. Additional notes are added to the grid. Parent topic: Low Vision History Template
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Record Eye Dilation
Dilation and other medications (eye drops) administered to the patient can be documented on the Dilation/Other Medications panel. Expand the Dilation/Other Medications panel. In the Dilation section, enter the medication used for dilation in the Dilated field. The patient was not dilated check box is disabled. Click the Eye field and select OD, OS, or OU. The system fills the Time of dilation and By fields with the current system time and name of the current user. If applicable, click the Patient and/or parent/guardian was advised of all side effects associated with dilation check box. Click Add. The dilation information is added to the grid. Parent topic: Patient Dilation and Other Medications (Eye Drops) 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.
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
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
