Definition
A person's left eye visual acuity, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—visual acuity
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyVisual acuity
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Value DomainVisual acuity code NN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Visual acuity code NN ".| Data Type | String |
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| Format | NN |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 01 | 6/5 | ||
| 02 | 6/6 | |||
| 03 | 6/9 | |||
| 04 | 6/12 | |||
| 05 | 6/18 | |||
| 06 | 6/24 | |||
| 07 | 6/36 | |||
| 08 | 6/60 | |||
| 09 | CF (count fingers) | |||
| 10 | HM (hand movement) | |||
| 11 | PL (perceive light) | |||
| 12 | BL (blind) | |||
| 13 | 6/7.5 | |||
| Supplementary Values | 99 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record actual result for both right and left eyes:
- 1st field: Right eye
- 2nd field: Left eye.
Test wearing distance glasses if prescribed.
Use pinhole if vision less than 6/6.
Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary
References
Vision Australia, No 2, 1997/8; University of Melbourne
World Health Organization
US National Library of Medicine
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial: DCCT New England Journal of Medicine, 329(14), September 30, 1993
Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus
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