79805-8
ClinicalVisual field defects Left eye
Definition
This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Visual field defects
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye.left
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
EYE.VISUAL_FIELD.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Visual field defects Eye-L
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79805-8?
LOINC code 79805-8 identifies "Visual field defects Left eye". This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
What does 79805-8 measure?
This code measures Visual field defects in Eye.left. It belongs to the EYE.VISUAL_FIELD.NEI class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.