Prescription AnalysisQuestion 50 of 100
The written Rx 'OU' means what?
a.Right eye only
b.Left eye only
c.Over-refraction
d.Both eyes (oculus uterque)
Explanation
OU is the Latin abbreviation oculus uterque, meaning both eyes. OD refers to the right eye and OS to the left eye.
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