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OD

OD

3 9.7
The right eye used on prescriptions and in eye exams
  • noun
  • /oʊ di/
  • Specialized
translation icon : OD
  • During his eye exam, the doctor noted that the prescription for his OD indicated the right eye's vision was significantly worse than before.
  • 75 mg OD
  • 1 tab OD

Examples

  • His distance acuity through trial-frame refraction was improved to 20/50 OD, 20/50 OS, which James thought was a significant improvement.

    Academic text (2004)

  • He was prescribed Aspirin 325 mg OD and Clopidogrel 75 mg OD.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Mr. B's acuity is now 20/100 OD and 20/200 OS.

    Academic text (2007)

  • For patients not relieved by the above co-analgesics, oral anaesthetic agents like ketamine (25 mg OD) and mexiletine can be tried.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The optometrist explained that OD refers to the measurement for the right eye used in vision tests.

  • For my new glasses, the optician confirmed the lens specifications, stating that the OD noted was crucial for optimal fitting.

Synonyms

oculus dexter
vsOD
  • Specialized
8.8

The right eye of a person

is the abbreviated form used in prescriptions and examinations

Surface Forms

OD singular
ODs plural

Etymology

OD comes from the Latin phrase oculus dexter, which means 'right eye'. That's why doctors write OD on prescriptions and notes to show something is for the right eye.