79879-3
ClinicalVisual acuity uncorrected Left eye by ETDRS eye chart
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 acuity^uncorrected
Property
LogLenRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
ETDRS eye chart
Details
Class
EYE.REFRACTION.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
L eye VA--uncorr ETDRS
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79879-3?
LOINC code 79879-3 identifies "Visual acuity uncorrected Left eye by ETDRS eye chart". 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 79879-3 measure?
This code measures Visual acuity^uncorrected in Eye.left. It belongs to the EYE.REFRACTION.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.