At last the examiner records his final decision as to refractive correction of the patient, his diagnosis together with advices and referrals, if any on a prescription and handover the same to the patient. A prescription is a medicolegal document.
It should be written in either black or blue ink. Prescriptions are three way contract with an obligation for the examiner, the optician and the patient. It must be written in clear and legible manner so that the optician is able to read and interpret. It starts with date, name, age and the gender of the patient. On the left hand side of the prescription, patient’s complains along with the gist of history is noted and the examination results of various tests are also mentioned under the head “On Examination”. On the right hand side of the prescription, mention previous correction, if there is any.
In case the prescription format provides specific columns and rows for writing new lens power, use them to prescribe. However, in the absence of any specific column or rows, the new corrections
are mentioned around the middle of the prescription. In case the prism correction is being needed, it must be mentioned with its base direction. Interpupillary distance measurement has to be mentioned separately for distance and near. Finally advises as to lens recommendations and next check up date have to be mentioned. Prescription is then handed over to the patient duly signed by the examiner.
While writing the prescription a real professional practitioner takes the opportunity to educate the patient for different modes of correction, put an emphasis upon a specific product which suits his lifestyle, establishes the additional need for separate correction for specific purpose and insists upon following with him for further professional advises.
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It should be written in either black or blue ink. Prescriptions are three way contract with an obligation for the examiner, the optician and the patient. It must be written in clear and legible manner so that the optician is able to read and interpret. It starts with date, name, age and the gender of the patient. On the left hand side of the prescription, patient’s complains along with the gist of history is noted and the examination results of various tests are also mentioned under the head “On Examination”. On the right hand side of the prescription, mention previous correction, if there is any.
In case the prescription format provides specific columns and rows for writing new lens power, use them to prescribe. However, in the absence of any specific column or rows, the new corrections
are mentioned around the middle of the prescription. In case the prism correction is being needed, it must be mentioned with its base direction. Interpupillary distance measurement has to be mentioned separately for distance and near. Finally advises as to lens recommendations and next check up date have to be mentioned. Prescription is then handed over to the patient duly signed by the examiner.
While writing the prescription a real professional practitioner takes the opportunity to educate the patient for different modes of correction, put an emphasis upon a specific product which suits his lifestyle, establishes the additional need for separate correction for specific purpose and insists upon following with him for further professional advises.
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