Short Forms
This section has information about Short Forms commonly used in Ophthalmology.
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0-9
- 5-FU
- 5-Fluorouracil
A
- A1%
- Dilator Drops/Atropine 1%
- AC/A
- Ratio Accommodative Convergence/Accommodation Ratio
- ACE
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
- ACHM
- Achromatopsia
- AF
- Atrial Fibrillation
- AIDS
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- AIIR
- Angiotensin Ii Receptor
- AION
- Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
- AK
- Arcuate Keratotomy
- AKC
- Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
- ALPI
- Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty
- ALT
- Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty; Alanine Aminotransferase
- AM
- Amniotic Membrane
- AMD
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMG
- Amniotic Membrane Graft
- ANA
- Antinuclear Antibody
- ANCA
- Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
- AOA
- American Optometric Association
- AOX
- Adult-Onset Xanthogranuloma
- APAC
- Acute Primary Angle Closure
- APMPPE
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
- APTT
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
- AR
- Autosomal Recessive
- ARC
- Abnormal Retinal Correspondence
- AREDS
- Age-Related Eye Disease Study
- ARN
- Acute Retinal Necrosis
- ARR
- Absolute Risk Reduction
- ASA
- American Society Of Anesthesiologists
- ASB
- Apostilb
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- ASFA
- Anterior Segment Fluorescein Angiography
- AST
- Aspartate Aminotransferase
- AT
- Artificial Tears
- AV
- Arteriovenous
- AVM
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- AVMD
- Adult Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
B
- BC
- Base Curve
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- BCG
- Bacille Calmette–Guérin
- BCL
- Bandage Contact Lens
- BD
- Twice Daily
- BDUMP
- Bilateral Diffuse Uveal Melanocytic Proliferation
- BE
- Base Excess
- BHL
- Bi-hilar Lymphadenopathy
- BM
- Basement Membrane
- BMI
- Body Mass Index
- BNF
- British National Formulary
- BP
- Blood Pressure; Bullous Pemphigoid
- BRAO
- Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
- BRVO
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BSA
- Body Surface Area
- BSS
- Balanced Salt Solution
- BSV
- Binocular Single Vision
- BVD
- Back Vertex Distance
- Bx
- Biopsy
C
- C/D
- Cup:Disc Ratio
- C3F8
- Perfluoropropane
- Ca2+
- Calcium Ion
- CAA
- Civil Aviation Authority
- CAS
- Clinical Activity Score
- CCC
- Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis
- CCF
- Carotid–Cavernous Fistula
- CCP
- Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
- CCSNB
- Complete Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
- CCT
- Central Corneal Thickness
- CCTV
- Closed Circuit Television
- CDB
- Corneal Dystrophy Of Bowman’S Layer
- CDC
- Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
- CDI
- Colour Doppler Imaging
- CDR
- Cup/Disc Ratio
- CF
- Counting Fingers
- cf.
- Compare With
- CFEOM
- Congenital Fibrosis Of Extraocular Muscles
- CGMP
- Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
- CHED
- Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy
- CHR
- Chromosome
- CHRPE
- Congenital Hypertrophy Of Retinal Pigment Epithelium
- CIN
- Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- CK
- Conductive Keratoplasty
- CL
- Contact Lens
- Cl–
- Chloride Ion
- cm H2O
- Centimeter Of Water
- CMO
- Cystoid Macular Oedema
- CMV
- Cytomegalovirus
- CNS
- Central Nervous System
- CNV
- Choroidal Neovascularization
- COMS
- Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- COSA
- Chronic Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- COX
- Cyclo-Oxygenase
- CPEO
- Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
- CPR
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- CRAO
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- CRION
- Chronic Relapsing Inflammatory Optic Neuropathy
- CRP
- C-Reactive Protein
- CRVO
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- cs
- Centistoke
- CSCR
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- CSF
- Cerebrospinal Fluid
- CSMO
- Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Oedema
- CSNB
- Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
- CSR
- Central Serous Retinopathy
- CT
- Computed Tomography
- CT
- Computerized Tomography
- CTA
- Computerized Tomography Angiography
- CTV
- Computerized Tomography Venography
- CVA
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- CVI
- Certificate Of Vision Impairment
- CVS
- Cardiovascular System
- CVST
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- CWS
- Cotton Wool Spot
- CXR
- Chest X-Ray
- CXR
- Chest X-Ray
D
- D
- Day
- D
- Diopter
- DA
- Dalton
- DA
- Dark Adaptation/Adaptometry
- DALK
- Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
- dB
- Decibel
- DC
- Diopter Cylinder
- DCCT
- Diabetes Control And Complications Trial
- DCG
- Dacryocystogram
- DCR
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- DD
- Disc Diameter
- DEXA
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
- DHA
- Docosahexaenoic Acid
- DIC
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
- DLA
- Disability Living Allowance
- DM
- Diabetes Mellitus
- DMO
- Diabetic Macular Oedema
- DMPK
- Dystrophica Myotonica Protein Kinase
- DNA
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- DR
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- DS
- Diopter Sphere
- DSAEK
- Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
- dsDNA
- Double-Stranded Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- DSEK
- Descemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
- DSG
- Dacryoscintigraphy
- DUSN
- Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis
- DVD
- Dissociated Vertical Deviation
- DVD
- Dissociated Vertical Deviation
- DVLA
- Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency
- DVT
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dx
- Drug History
- DXA
- Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
E
- E-W
- Edinger–Westphal (Nucleus)
- EBV
- Epstein–Barr Virus
- ECCE
- Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
- ECD
- Erdheim–Chester Disease
- ECG
- Electrocardiogram
- ECP
- Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation; Endodiode Laser
- EDI
- Enhanced Depth Imaging
- EDT
- Electrodiagnostic Test
- EGFR
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- ELISA
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- ELM
- External Limiting Membrane
- EMG
- Electromyogram
- EMGT
- Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial
- ENT
- Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialty (Otorhinolaryngology)
- EOG
- Electro-Oculogram
- EOM
- Extraocular Muscle
- EPA
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- EPI-LASIK
- Epithelial Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis
- EPR
- Electronic Patient Records
- ERD
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- ERG
- Electroretinogram
- ERM
- Epiretinal Membrane
- ESR
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- ETDRS
- Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study
- ETROP
- Early Treatment For Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- EUA
- Examination Under Anaesthesia
F
- FAF
- Fundus Autofluorescence
- FB
- Foreign Body
- FBC
- Full Blood Count
- FBC
- Full Blood Count
- FDA
- Food And Drug Administration
- FEF
- Frontal Eye Fields
- FEVR
- Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
- FFA
- Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
- FH
- Family History
- FHU
- Fuchs’ Heterochromic Uveitis
- FNA
- Fine-Needle Aspiration
- FOV
- Field Of View
- FSH
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
- FSL
- Femtosecond Laser
- FT
- Foot
- FTA-ABS
- Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption
G
- G
- Gauge
- G
- Gram; Drop (Guttae)
- GA
- General Anaesthesia
- GA
- Geographic Atrophy
- GT
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
- GAT
- Goldmann Applanation Tonometry
- GAT
- Goldmann Applanation Tonometry
- GCA
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- GCC
- Ganglion Cell Complex
- GCS
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- GDD
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices
- GI
- Gastrointestinal System
- GLU
- Glucose
- GMC
- General Medical Council
- GP
- General Practitioner
- GPA
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- GPS
- Glaucoma Probability Score
- GU
- Genitourinary
- GVHD
- Graft-Versus-Host Disease
- GY
- Gray
H
- H
- Hour
- HAART
- Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
- Hb
- Haemoglobin
- HCV
- Hepatitis C Virus
- HES
- Hospital Eye Service
- HHV8
- Human Herpesvirus 8
- HIV
- Human Immune Deficiency Virus
- HLA
- Human Leucocyte Antigen
- HM
- Hand Movements
- HPC
- History Of Presenting Complaint
- HPV
- Human Papillomavirus
- HR
- Hazard Ratio
- HRCT
- High-Resolution Computerized Tomography
- HRT
- Heidelberg Retinal Tomography
- HRT
- Heidelberg Retinal Tomography; Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HRVO
- Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion
- HSCA
- Health And Social Care Act
- HSK
- Herpes Simplex Keratitis
- HSV
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- HTLV
- Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type
- HTN
- Hypertension
- HX
- History
- Hz
- Hertz
- HZO
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- HZV
- Herpes Zoster Virus
I
- IBD
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- ICA
- Internal Carotid Artery
- ICD
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- ICE
- Iridocorneal Endothelial (Syndrome)
- ICG
- Indocyanine Green
- ICGA
- Indocyanine Green (Angiography)
- ICP
- Intracranial Pressure
- ICRS
- Intracorneal Ring Segment
- ICSNB
- Incomplete Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
- IFIS
- Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome
- IGRA
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay
- IGT
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- IHD
- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- IHS
- International Headache Society
- IIH
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- IL-1
- Interleukin 1
- IL-2
- Interleukin 2
- ILAR
- International League Of Associations Of Rheumatologists
- ILM
- Internal Limiting Membrane
- IM
- Intramuscular
- IN
- Inch
- INO
- Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
- INR
- International Normalized Ratio
- IO
- Inferior Oblique
- IOFB
- Intraocular Foreign Body
- IOL
- Intraocular Lens
- IOOA
- Inferior Oblique Overaction
- IOP
- Intraocular Pressure
- IPCV
- Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
- IPD
- Interpupillary Diameter
- IQ
- Intelligence Quotient
- IR
- Inferior Rectus
- IRMA
- Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities
- IS-OS
- Inner Segment-Outer Segment
- ISCEV
- International Society For Clinical Electrophysiology Of Vision
- ITC
- Iridotrabecular Contact
- ITU
- Intensive Therapy Unit
- IUSG
- International Uveitis Study Group
- IV
- Intravenous
- IVC
- Inferior Vena Cava
- IVMP
- Intravenous Methylprednisolone
- Ix
- Investigation
J
- JIA
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
K
- K+
- Potassium Ion
- KCS
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- KC/KCN
- Keratoconus
- KDA
- KiloDalton
- KHz
- Kilohertz
- KP
- Keratic Precipitate
- kPa
- Kilopascal
L
- L
- Liter
- LA
- Linolenic Acid
- LASEK
- Laser-Assisted Sub Epithelial Keratomileusis
- LASIK
- Laser-Assisted Stromal In Situ Keratomileusis
- LCA
- Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis
- LCD
- Limbal Chamber Depth
- LCT
- Lateral Canthal Tendon
- LE
- Left Eye
- LEMS
- Lambert–Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- LESC
- Limbal Epithelial Stem Cell
- LFT
- Liver Function Tests
- LGN
- Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
- LH
- Luteinizing Hormone
- LHON
- Leber’S Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
- LN
- Lymph Node; Latent Nystagmus
- LOC
- Loss Of Consciousness
- LogMAR
- Logarithm Of The Mean Angle Of Resolution
- LP
- Lumbar Puncture
- LPA
- Laser Protection Advisor
- LPS
- Levator Palpebrae Superioris
- LR
- Lateral Rectus
- LRI
- Limbal Relaxing Incision
- LSM
- Laser Spot Magnification
- LTK
- Laser Thermokeratoplasty
- LTS
- Lateral Tarsal Strip
- LVL
- Low Vision Leaflet
M
- MALT
- Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
- MBQ
- Mega Becquerel
- MC&S
- Microscopy, Culture, And Sensitivity
- MCP
- Multifocal Choroiditis With Panuveitis
- MD
- Mean Deviation
- MEWDS
- Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
- MFERG
- Multifocal Electroretinogram
- MG
- Meibomian Gland; Myasthenia Gravis
- MGD
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- MHC
- Major Histocompatibility Complex
- MHz
- Mega Hertz
- MI
- Myocardial Infarction
- MIGS
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
- MIN
- Minute
- MJ
- Millijoule
- ML
- Millilitre
- MLF
- Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus
- MMC
- Mitomycin C
- mm HG
- Millimeter Of Mercury
- MMOL
- Millimole
- MMP
- Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
- MMP
- Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid; Matrix Metalloproteinase
- MO
- Month
- MOL
- Mole
- MP/Mx
- Membrane Peeling/Membranectomy
- MPS
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- MR
- Medial Rectus
- MRA
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- MRA
- Moorfields Regression Analysis
- MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MRSA
- Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- MRV
- Magnetic Resonance Venography
- ms
- Millisecond
- MS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MSICS
- Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
- MTOR
- Mammalian Target Of Rapamycin
- mW
- Milliwatt
N
- N.
- Nerve
- Na+
- Sodium Ion
- NAA
- National Assistance Act
- NACL
- Sodium Chloride
- NBX
- Necrobiotic Xanthogranuloma
- ND-YAG
- Neodymium-Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet Laser
- NEI Vfq-25
- National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire-25
- NF
- Neurofibromatosis
- NHS
- National Health Service
- NIBP
- Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
- NICE
- National Institute For Health And Care Excellence
- nm
- Nanometer
- NMO
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- NNT
- Number Needed To Treat
- NA
- Noradrenaline
- NPDR
- Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- NPGS
- Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery
- NPL
- No Perception Of Light
- NPV
- Negative Predictive Value
- NRR
- Neuroretinal Rim
- ns
- Nanosecond
- NSAID
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
- NSR
- Neurosensory Retina
- NTG
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- NVA
- Neovascularization Of The Angle
- NVD
- Neovascularization Of The Optic Disc
- NVE
- New Vessels Elsewhere
- NVG
- Neovascular Glaucoma
- NVI
- Neovascularization Of The Iris
O
- O/E
- On Examination
- OC
- Ocular
- OCA
- Oculocutaneous Albinism
- OCMMP
- Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
- OCT
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- OD
- Once Daily,Oculus Dextrus
- OHT
- Ocular Hypertension
- OHTS
- Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study
- OIS
- Ocular Ischaemic Syndrome
- OKN
- Optokinetic
- OKN
- Optokinetic Nystagmus
- ONTT
- Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
- ONTT
- Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
- OPP
- Ocular Perfusion Pressure
- OS
- Oculus sinister
- OTC
- Over The Counter
- OTG
- Ophthalmic Trainees’ Group
- OVD
- Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device
P
- P
- Probability
- PAC
- Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
- PAC
- Primary Angle Closure
- PACG
- Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
- PACS
- Primary Angle Closure Suspect
- PAM
- Primary Acquired Melanosis
- PAN
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- PAS
- Periodic Acid–Schiff; Peripheral Anterior Synechiae
- PC
- Presenting Complaint
- PCG
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- PCIOL
- Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
- PCO
- Posterior Capsular Opacification
- PCR
- Polymerase Chain Reaction,Posterior Capsular Rent
- PCT
- Prism Cover Test,Posterior Capsular Tear
- PCV
- Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
- PDR
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- PDS
- Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
- PDT
- Photodynamic Therapy
- PE
- Pulmonary Embolism
- PED
- Pigment Epithelial Detachment
- PEP
- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- PERG
- Pattern Electroretinogram
- PET
- Positron Emission Tomography
- PF
- Preservative-Free
- PFAT
- Preservative Free Artificial Tears
- PG
- Picogram
- PHMB
- Polyhexamethylene Biguanide
- PHPV
- Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
- PI
- Peripheral Iridotomy
- PIC
- Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
- PION
- Posterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
- PIP
- Personal Independence Payment
- PK
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- PL
- Perception Of Light
- PLT
- Platelets
- PM
- Pathological Myopia
- PMH
- Past Medical History
- PMMA
- Polymethylmethacrylate
- pmol
- Picomole
- PNS
- Peripheral Nervous System
- PO
- Per Os (By Mouth)
- POAG
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- POH
- Past Ophthalmic History
- POHS
- Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
- PORN
- Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis
- PP
- Posterior Pole
- PPA
- Peripapillary Atrophy
- PPCD
- Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
- PPD
- Posterior Polymorphous Dystrophy
- PPM
- Part Per Million
- PPRF
- Paramedian Pontine Reticular Formation
- PPV
- Positive Predictive Value
- PR
- Peripheral Retina
- PR-VEP
- Pattern Reversal Visual Evoked Potential
- PRK
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
- PRN
- As Required
- PRO
- Patient-Reported Outcome
- PROM
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
- PRP
- Pan-Retinal Photocoagulation
- PS
- Posterior Synechiae
- PSP
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- PTK
- Phototherapeutic Keratectomy
- PTT
- Prothrombin Time
- PUK
- Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
- PVD
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment
- PVR
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- PVRL
- Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma
- PXE
- Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
- PXF
- Pseudoexfoliation (Syndrome)
Q
- Q
- Every (E.G. Q H = Every H)
- QALY
- Quality-Adjusted Life Year
- QFT-G
- Quantiferon-Tb Gold
- QID
- Four times a day
R
- RA
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RAAV
- Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus
- RAP
- Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation
- RAPD
- Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect
- RCES
- Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome
- RCOPHTH
- Royal College Of Ophthalmologists
- RCT
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- RD
- Retinal Detachment
- RE
- Right Eye
- RF
- Rheumatoid Factor
- RGC
- Retinal Ganglion Cell
- RGP
- Rigid Gas Permeable (Of Contact Lenses)
- RK
- Radial Keratotomy
- RLE
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- RNA
- Ribonucleic Acid
- RNFL
- Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer
- ROP
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity
- RP
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- RPE
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium
- RPR
- Rapid Plasma Reagin
- RRD
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- RRMS
- Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- RS
- Respiratory System
- RT-PCR
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- RVO
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
S
- S
- Second
- SAC
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
- SAP
- Standard Automated Perimetry
- SB
- Scleral Buckle
- SBS
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- SC
- Subcutaneous
- SCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SD
- Standard Deviation
- SD-OCT
- Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
- SF
- Short-Term Fluctuation
- SF-36
- Short Form-36
- SH
- Social History
- SI
- Silicone (Of Oil)
- SIGN
- Scottish Intercollegiate Network
- SITA
- Swedish Interactive Threshold Algorithm
- SJS
- Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
- SLE
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLO
- Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
- SLT
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
- SO
- Superior Oblique
- SOM
- Special Order Manufacturers
- SP
- Small Pupil
- SPO2
- Oxygen Saturation
- SPP.
- Species (plural)
- SR
- Superior Rectus
- SRF
- Subretinal Fluid
- SS-OCT
- Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography
- SSPE
- Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
- STGD
- Stargardt’s Disease
- SUN
- Standardization Of Uveitis Nomenclature
- SVC
- Superior Vena Cava
- SVP
- Spontaneous Venous Pulsation
- SWAP
- Short-Wavelength Automated Perimetry
T
- T4
- Thyroxine
- TAB
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
- TAP
- Treatment Of Amd With Photodynamic Therapy
- TASS
- Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome
- TB
- Tuberculosis
- TD-OCT
- Time Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
- TDS
- Three Times Daily
- TED
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- TEN
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- TFBUT
- Tear Film Break-Up Time
- TFT
- Thyroid Function Tests
- TGF
- Transforming Growth Factor
- TH2
- T Helper 2
- TIA
- Transient Ischaemic Attack
- TIBC
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- TIGR
- Trabecular-Meshwork-Inducible Glucocorticoid
- TINU
- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis With Uveitis
- TM
- Trabecular Meshwork
- TNF
- Tumour Necrosis Factor
- TPA
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator
- TPC
- Tenacious Proximal Convergence
- TPHA
- Treponema Pallidum Haemagglutination Assay
- TPMT
- Thiopurine Methyltransferase
- TRD
- Tractional Retinal Detachment
- TSE
- Transmissible Spongiform Encephalitis
- TSH
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
- TST
- Tuberculin Skin Test
U
- U
- Unit
- U+E
- Urea And Electrolytes
- UBM
- Ultrasound Biomicroscopy
- UC
- Ulcerative Colitis
- UGH
- Uveitis-Glaucoma–Hyphaema (Syndrome)
- UKPDS
- Uk Prospective Diabetes Study
- URTI
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- USG
- Ultrasound
- USP
- United States Pharmacopeia
- UV
- Ultraviolet
- UVA
- Ultraviolet A
- UVB
- Ultraviolet B
- UVC
- Ultraviolet C
V
- VA
- Visual Acuity
- VCM
- Vision Core Module
- VDRL
- Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
- VDU
- Visual Display Unit
- VEGF
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- VEP
- Visual Evoked Potential
- VF
- Visual Field
- VFI
- Visual Field Index
- VHL
- Von Hippel–Lindau
- VKC
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
- VKH
- Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada (Syndrome)
- VN
- Vestibular Nucleus
- VOR
- Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex
- VR
- Vitreoretinal
- VS
- Versus
- VSD
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- VZV
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
W
- WBC
- White Blood Cell
- WD
- Working Distance
- WHO
- World Health Organization
- WK
- Week
- WNV
- West Nile Virus
X
- XD
- X-Linked Dominant
- XL
- X-Linked
- XLRS
- X-Linked Retinoschisis
- XR
- X-Linked Recessive
Y
- Y
- Year