Nurseslabs - Abbreviations for the eyes are often confusing. OU which stands for the latin term Oculus Uterque means both eyes; OD for Oculus Dexter referring to the right eye and OS
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Ophthalmic Table for Testing Visual Acuity, Pair of Eyeglasses and SOD Inscription in Latin Oculus Dexter and Sinister Meaning Rig Stock Photo - Image of glasses, ophthalmology: 112970354
![Dr. Jeremy Swist 🤘🏛️🐈 on Twitter: "Apparently when optometrists write prescriptions the shorthand for “right eye” and “left eye” are OD & OS which must mean “oculus dexter” and “oculus sinister.” I Dr. Jeremy Swist 🤘🏛️🐈 on Twitter: "Apparently when optometrists write prescriptions the shorthand for “right eye” and “left eye” are OD & OS which must mean “oculus dexter” and “oculus sinister.” I](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJOzT4FX0AQQMcd.jpg:large)