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
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NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
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
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
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
Print Glasses Prescription for Low Vision
The Glasses Prescription to Print panel on the LV Exam - OPT template displays sets of findings from the different lensometry and refraction exams. You can select or update the values to create the new glasses prescriptions for the patient. After you finalize the prescription information, you can print each prescription separately and give them to the patient. To use a set of findings from the lensometry and refraction exams for the new prescription, select the check box to the left of the set of findings values you want to use. The exam values in the set are copied to the New Rx 1 prescription fields. Make changes to the prescription, as needed, and enter Comments for New Rx 1. Click Print Rx 1 to generate a prescription for the patient. To copy the values from New Rx 1 to New Rx 2, select Copy Rx1 to Rx 2. Make changes to the prescription, as needed, and enter Comments for New Rx 2. Click Print Rx 2 to generate a prescription for the patient. Parent topic: Lensometry/Refraction Panel
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Indicate the Type of Ocular History Review
Before you begin Review patient’s past ocular history. Select the appropriate check box to indicate that the patient’s past ocular history. Select Reviewed, no changes if there is no new ocular history. Select Reviewed, updated when you add or revise the ocular history. Parent topic: Past Ocular History
NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite Help 2022.2
Access the Eyeglasses Rx Template
Click the GlassesRx link found on the Intake - OPH, Prelim Exam - OPH, and Provider - OPH templates. The Eyeglasses Rx - OPH template opens. eyeglasses rx - oph template Parent topic: Eyeglasses Rx
