98803-0
ClinicalEye Vertical aniseikonia by Phoropter
Definition
Aniseikonia is a condition in which one eye perceives an image to be larger compared to the other eye and can occur in a horizontal or vertical direction. The difference in size is reported as a percent, e.g., 3.5% or 7%.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Vertical aniseikonia
Property
PctDiff
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Phoropter
Details
Class
EYE.REFRACTION
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Eye Vert aniseikonia by Phoropter
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 98803-0?
LOINC code 98803-0 identifies "Eye Vertical aniseikonia by Phoropter". Aniseikonia is a condition in which one eye perceives an image to be larger compared to the other eye and can occur in a horizontal or vertical direction. The difference in size is reported as a percent, e.g., 3.5% or 7%.
What does 98803-0 measure?
This code measures Vertical aniseikonia in Eye. It belongs to the EYE.REFRACTION 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.