MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Term for the left eye
A
Photophobia
B
Astigmatism
C
Oculus sinister
D
Aphakia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -O.S.-This is oculus sinister, meaning left eye. O.U.-This is oculus uterque, meaning both eyes.

Detailed explanation-2: -A term used by practitioners to refer to the left eye.

Detailed explanation-3: -These are actually abbreviations for Latin words: OS or “oculus sinister, ‘’ is for “left eye.” OD or “oculus dexter, ‘’ is for “right eye.”

Detailed explanation-4: -O.S. Oculus sinister, this is the medical term for the left eye.

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