Contact Lenses
Usually denoted in millimeters, this parameter gives us an idea of how the lens may fit, but this parameter is not universal across brands.
What is the base curve (base curvature)?
These 2 lens materials offer UV protection.
What is polycarbonate and Trivex?
Patients visiting BEC for post-op exams will be denoted in this color on the schedule.
What is green?
Patients are scheduled for this continuation of exam appointment if they are delaying dilation.
What is a DFE?
The location of BEC's HIPAA Manuals?
What is above Brenda's old desk? (Business office)
These, superior wear schedule CLs, should be offered to every eligible patient if the prescription is available?
What are daily contacts?
It is recommended to put patients with prescription strengths greater than +/- 5 into this material.
What is hi-index plastic?
Preliminary assessment of a patient which requires immediate attention of an OD?
What is a triage?
OD's ensure proper measurement and fit of contact lenses during this type of evaluation.
What is a CLE?
The all encompassing form required to be on file from each and every patient.
What is the HIPAA and Financial Policy agreement?
A branded solution that uses hydrogen peroxide to disinfect CLs and patients must keep their contact lenses in it for 6 hours once they start the process.
What is Clear Care Solution?
This material has an Abbe value of 58.
What is CR39/plastic?
Often, patients diagnosed with a convergence insufficiency are scheduled with Dr. Sis for this type of appointment.
What is a BVE?
Patients ages 7-39 years of age must complete this survey during routine exams and BVE's.
What is a CISS?
This form is required by patients in order to fax and mail records.
What is Transfer of Medical Records form?
The term used to describe the amount of air that is able to pass through a specific contact lens from the environment to the corneal surface.
What is oxygen permeability (transmissibility)?
Exposure to light of sufficiently high frequency, most commonly ultraviolet (UV) radiation, causes this type of lens technology to darken.
What is photochromic?
Patients who've never worn contacts are required to attend this class.
What is an insertion and removal class (I&R)?
This "special" non-invasive imaging test assists the OD in seeing each of the retina's distinctive layers.
What is an OCT?
Patients sign this form taking responsibility for payment of services and materials when Medicare may not.
What is an ABN form?
The term used to describe new, wispy, and weak blood vessel growth into the cornea due to a lens with low oxygen permeability or mechanical irritation at the limbus.
What is neovascularization?
The chemical's molecules inside these type of lenses are lined up specifically to block some of the light from passing through.
What are Polarized lenses?
Existing patients who have not had a routine exam in 3 or more years will have this type of exam.
What is a new comprehensive exam (CEN)?
Tonometry is a diagnostic test screening for glaucoma, a disease that can damage the optic nerve and cause blindness. A tonometer measures this inside a patient's eye.
What is IOP?
The acronym HIPAA spelled out.
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?